11-23-2010, 11:11 AM
Now...how I have attempted to interpret these symbols:
The first part seems obvious to me. There is no problem in asking for help. Sharing in the company of others makes one stronger and better able to face their life's challenges, so there should be no shame in admitting when you need help (something I struggle with).
The ice cream parlor almost seems like a metaphor for physical reality. I am eager to jump out of it to go pursue what I perceive to be higher endeavors. However, my work here is not yet done and I should take joy in being able to "finish out the shift" so-to-speak.
I think the part with my friend symbolizes the sexual awakening I have undergone recently- not by having sex with numerous people, but in realizing that physical sex is just a fraction of the expression of energy exchange that takes place in the world. I have begun to grasp that this concept goes much deeper, and have been attempting to penetrate into the higher rays of energy exchange experience. It is as if I have been confined to the traditional seven colors my entire life, and suddenly discovered a whole trunk of new colors to go wth them. This is a very encouraging sign for me.
The storm may have to do with the fact that there *was* a rather severe storm going on for most of last night. The wind was howling and lashing at the windows, which may have affected my dream. However, I could also interpret it as the storm of emotions that have been overtaking me recently. It feels as if every feeling has been magnified to max potential and taken on max significance. Things I once would have thought nothing of are now utterly important in regards to catalyst, which has caused something of an emotional outpouring as I struggle to get a hold on all these new, more vivid feelings. It almost feels as if I have shed an old coat of skin like a snake and slid into something new- a level of awareness that I am not quite used to yet. Leaving the old truck for the new car could represent me leaving one old body of thought for a new one that will be able to drive me out of the storm. Of course, it could also symbolize my leaving this tired old body for a new one, but I'm not getting my hopes up on that. I am determined to be content with staying here as long as I am needed.
The whole government camp thing seems to be a metaphor for a bunch of the energy blockages I have been holding onto for years- a lot of negative thoughts, paranoia and stagnant energy. A highly dramatized metaphor, but I think this signifies that I am just ready to get rid of all that stuff, even if it is difficult and incurrs some pain along the way. Money usually represents self-worth in dreams, and the fact that I was trying to collect it before moving on means I am realizing the need to be comfortable with myself and whole in my self-worth as I enter into this new phase of my life. Once again, I take these symbols as an encouraging sign.
The first part seems obvious to me. There is no problem in asking for help. Sharing in the company of others makes one stronger and better able to face their life's challenges, so there should be no shame in admitting when you need help (something I struggle with).
The ice cream parlor almost seems like a metaphor for physical reality. I am eager to jump out of it to go pursue what I perceive to be higher endeavors. However, my work here is not yet done and I should take joy in being able to "finish out the shift" so-to-speak.
I think the part with my friend symbolizes the sexual awakening I have undergone recently- not by having sex with numerous people, but in realizing that physical sex is just a fraction of the expression of energy exchange that takes place in the world. I have begun to grasp that this concept goes much deeper, and have been attempting to penetrate into the higher rays of energy exchange experience. It is as if I have been confined to the traditional seven colors my entire life, and suddenly discovered a whole trunk of new colors to go wth them. This is a very encouraging sign for me.
The storm may have to do with the fact that there *was* a rather severe storm going on for most of last night. The wind was howling and lashing at the windows, which may have affected my dream. However, I could also interpret it as the storm of emotions that have been overtaking me recently. It feels as if every feeling has been magnified to max potential and taken on max significance. Things I once would have thought nothing of are now utterly important in regards to catalyst, which has caused something of an emotional outpouring as I struggle to get a hold on all these new, more vivid feelings. It almost feels as if I have shed an old coat of skin like a snake and slid into something new- a level of awareness that I am not quite used to yet. Leaving the old truck for the new car could represent me leaving one old body of thought for a new one that will be able to drive me out of the storm. Of course, it could also symbolize my leaving this tired old body for a new one, but I'm not getting my hopes up on that. I am determined to be content with staying here as long as I am needed.
The whole government camp thing seems to be a metaphor for a bunch of the energy blockages I have been holding onto for years- a lot of negative thoughts, paranoia and stagnant energy. A highly dramatized metaphor, but I think this signifies that I am just ready to get rid of all that stuff, even if it is difficult and incurrs some pain along the way. Money usually represents self-worth in dreams, and the fact that I was trying to collect it before moving on means I am realizing the need to be comfortable with myself and whole in my self-worth as I enter into this new phase of my life. Once again, I take these symbols as an encouraging sign.