A Tomato History Lesson.

The dream this morning takes place during the 16th Century at a port on the east coast of Mexico. In the dream I see several ships moored to a stone pier. On one of these ships I can see two sailors. One sailor is a teen age boy and the other is a man in his early thirties. The two of them are negotiating a trade with two native men. The native men are dark brown and are dressed in a manner similar to the illustration  pictured above. The men are carrying tomatoes in what look to be fishing nets. The sailor is examining the tomatoes are discussing what they might offer in trade with his young companion.  The sailor remains skeptical on weather the tomatoes are safe to eat or not. He has never seen a fruit like these before.

My research, prior to writing this blog, has discovered that tomatoes are thought to have originated in the Americas. Here is a link that discusses the history of the tomato:

 http://www.tomato-cages.com/tomato-history.html

Many in Old World Europe thought that tomatoes were poisonous. In this dream the Indians are unable to make a deal with the sailors. They pick up their haul of the fruit and walk away. I then wake up. What an odd and interesting dream this was!

This dream was very vivid. I felt the humidity and the heat of the day. I could smell the place. I swear it was like I was there experiencing history. This is another one of those dreams I would categorize as a remoted viewed experience.

The red color of the tomato denotes passion; the kindness of God: big heartedness: generosity. Dreaming of tomatoes is frequently associated with good health both physical and spiritual. To eat tomatoes is regarded as a healthy choice.

The sailors in the dream should have accepted the tomatoes. They missed out on making history. Somebody else got to be the one to bring something new to Europe that would start a culinary revolution. Often those seize the day moments come on suddenly and then like vapor they disappear.

Has the universe offered me some juicy opportunity to make history or riches right now or in the near future? I am not seeing it. Will I take the call when it comes or be a scared sailor? My record with such things has not been great.

Well, if I meet any Indians bearing tomatoes, anytime soon it would be wise to pay attention, and see what they might offer, or I might have to offer to them in return.