Kelly Gibbons, artist and writer, about me

Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Do you remember your dreams?
This week I am trying to remember mine and I'm trying to figure out what they mean. Of course it is on the advice of one of those self help books, I'm addicted, remember?

The trouble is that I am having a hard time remembering my dreams. So far I have only remembered one night out of three, so I thought I would work with that one. It's been than nothing right.

I found a pretty cool website, www.dreammoods.com to interpret mine.

A brief synopsis of my dream:
It had three parts:

In the first part I was the passenger in a car. My son's volleyball coach was the driver (my son mentioned him right before I went to bed). While we were driving a crane or some sort of other heavy equipment appeared. It was moving a house (the whole house!) from one end of the street to another. They placed it behind another house and as they were playing it, I thought, "There's no foundation, that house will not stay there." The house just sort of leaned over to one side. There was no way it could stand without a foundation.

Next I was at two different wedding receptions. I remember the brides, but no grooms. They weren't people that I knew, but in the dream I acted like I knew them. Both receptions were in the same place, and they were small and disorganized, but everyone seemed happy.

Then I remember being in a house, reorganizing things or moving things around. I think I was hanging pictures on the wall. I am pretty sure I was at my Grandpa's house, because I looked out my window and I saw my uncle standing in his driveway with two dogs and I ran out to give him another one. I kept thinking how strange it was that my Uncle owned three dogs (he's not the type!)

The things that stuck out to me the most in this dream were:
Being a passenger in the car
The house without a foundation
The weddings and only brides
The disorganized receptions
Hanging a picture on the wall
My uncle with the 3 dogs
Things that also popped out:
the number 3 (3 parts to the dream, 3 dogs)
the number 2 (2 people in the car, 2 houses, 2 brides, my uncle walking 2 dogs at first)

To dream that you are driving a car, denotes your ambition, your drive and your ability to navigate from one stage of your life to another. Consider how smooth or rough the car ride is. Whether you are driving the car or a passenger, is indicative of your active role or passive role in your life. If you are in the backseat of the car, then it indicates that you are putting yourself down and are allowing others to take over. This may be a result of low self-esteem or low self-confidence. Overall, this dream symbol is an indication of your dependence and degree of control you have on your life.

To dream that someone else is driving you, represents your dependence on the driver. You are not in control of your life and following the goals of others instead of your own. If you are driving from the passenger side of a car, then it suggests that you are trying to gain control of the path that your life is taking. You are beginning to make your own decisions.

I take this as need to take control over the direction of my life, as I was just sitting back enjoying the ride, with no desire to drive at all.

To see a house in your dream, represents your own soul and self. Specific rooms in the house indicate a specific aspect of your psyche. In general, the attic represents your intellect, the basement represents the unconscious, etc.

To dream that you are cleaning your house, signifies your need to clear out your thoughts and getting rid of old ways. You are seeking self-improvement. BINGO!!!

To see an old, run-down house in your dream, represents your old beliefs, attitudes and how you used to think or feel. A situation in your current life may be bringing about those same old attitudes and feelings. Alternatively, the old house may symbolize your need to update you mode of thinking.

Living Room

To dream that you are in the living room, represents the image that you portray to others and the way which you go about your life. It is representative of your basic beliefs about yourself and who you are. OK, I don't really understand this one!

Driveway

To see or drive up to a driveway in your dream, symbolizes an end to your journey. It also represents security and rest. Alternatively, it denotes your path toward achieving inner peace and toward finding your spirituality.
Yep, I think I'm trying to get here!

Foundation

To see the foundation of a building, represents your belief system. You are well-prepared for any situation before you.

To dream that the foundation is shifting, suggests that you are changing your beliefs about something.

Since the foundation was non-existent on the house in my dream, I'm going to guess I am very unprepared for any situation. Looks like I'm in a little trouble here!

Bride

To see a bride in your dream, signifies the most feminine qualities about you. A bride may also symbolize a union or partnership or some sort. I'm going with the latter, if you know me, you would too! I'm hoping this means there is something good coming my way, I haven't been real lucky in the work partnership area lately. With two brides I guess I'm getting a double dose of whatever it is!

Reception

To dream that you are attending a reception, signifies many pleasant engagements and social gatherings. Sounds good to me.

Hanging a Picture
To dream that you are hanging a picture, represents acceptance or acknowledgement of the image that is depicted in the picture. You have come to an understanding or compromise regarding a situation. Too bad I have no idea what the image was, then maybe I would understand.

Uncle
To see an uncle in your dream, represents some aspect of your family heritage and traits. It may also symbolize new ideas and emerging awareness. Yes, Yes, Yes!

Dog
To see a dog in your dream, indicate a skill that you have ignored or forgotten, but needs to be activated. I am going to look into this one! Alternatively, dogs may symbolize intuition, loyalty, generosity, protection, and fidelity. Your own values and intentions will enable you to go forward in the world and succeed.
To see a happily barking dog in your dream, symbolizes pleasures and much social activity. I'm game!

Also consider the notions associated with the word dog, such as loyalty ("man's best friend") and to be "treated like a dog".

Bulldozer
I think mine was a crane, but I'm not sure, it was some sort of heavy equipment, this made sense, and it just popped out when I was looking, so I took it as a sign and went with it.
To see a bulldozer in your dream, suggests that you are feeling pushed away from what you want. Or you are being diverted away from the path to your goals. You may be feeling helpless and bullied. Alternatively, it may indicate that you need to organize and clear away the clutter in your life.

Three
Three signifies life, vitality, inner strength, completion, imagination, creativity, energy, and self-exploration. Three stands for trilogy as in the past, present, and future or father, mother, and child, etc.

Two
Two stands for diversity, partnership, soul, or receptivity. It can also symbolize double weakness or double strength. I hope it is strength!
There is a duality as in male and female, mother and father, yin and yang, etc.

So, what are you dreaming about, and what does it mean?

posted by Kelly @ 7/14/2004 08:13:00 PM

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