I know what it is like to be in your own head too much, I actually asked my principal for more work b/c down time is brain time for me, which is not a good thing...
I heard a song on the radio today, have heard it many times and it "sticks" a bit every time. Almost turned it off today...it is a country song, "Love Remembers" by Craig Morgan--ever heard of it?
When you said you have these dreams/moments/flashes, it makes me think of that song. B/C even when you have moved forward with life, found someone new, built a new life, "love remembers". Guess that is part of the new life we are living, huh...
Thinking of ya Mike. Try to get out of that head today...