#43: The Essay Of My Dreams!

Today, I have watched the last 3 episodes of The Office, series 2, and then The Pursuit Of Happyness... And that's pretty much it! So, to blog about something a little more interesting would be a good idea, but I've kind of shot myself in the foot by writing, what most English teachers would consider an essay about the strange dreams I have been having lately. It digs quite deep, and gets a little personal, but never mind, and here it is anyway... Good luck at keeping your eyes open! :-/

A reoccurring dream of mine, is that I am in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by great white sharks, and I am swimming for my life, trying to get away. There is usually a boat near by, (or as a one off in my dream, a couple of nights ago; a boat/spaceship). Although the boat is there, in most of my dreams, I never seem to able to reach it. Lucky for me, the dream usually ended before I was eaten alive by the shark.

Although, I have quite a big fear of sharks, I was curious as to why this snappy creature in particular, kept swarming it's way into my dreams.

I found a website; www.dreammoods.com that told me what it meant to dream of sharks.

It said a couple of different things, but this was the main part that stuck out or me;
"You are undergoing a long, and difficult emotional period, and may be an emotional threat to yourself or others. Perhaps you are struggling with your individuality and independence, especially in some aspect of your relationship."

Now, that to me, sounds a little over the top, however it raises some good points. I do sometimes feel as if I am a little unsure of who I am, and how independent I really am. Sometimes, I suffer from a bit of an anxiety issue, and usually find myself having these dreams when I am feeling particularly anxious.

I had a dream the night before last, about a witch that was trying to attack me, by using witchcraft. I was trying to use all of my strength and power through a wand that I carved myself out of a stick, when I was little. Nothing I seemed to do was fighting her off, unless I put all of my heart and soul into it.

Dreaming of a witch meant that I was do be in danger of a back-stabbing female, in so many words. But to dream of witchcraft symbolised an inner transformation or change.

The same night, I dreamt that my sister was renewing her wedding vows. There was a Jewish theme, were classes were broken in cloth, and a chair was lifted into the air, with the bride sat on top.

"To see or attend a wedding in your dream symbolises a new beginning, or transition in your current life. A wedding reflects your issues about commitment, and independence. "

The way you feel towards the wedding symbolises how you feel about your life.

I was annoyed, due to being made to wear an ugly bridesmaid's dress, along with 3 other girls I didn't know.

The same night, and the night before, I dreamt I was at a party. Also, last night, I dreamt I was late for a concert, following a secret passage way, through my old school, through the P.E department, and I also dreamt I was giving out Christmas presents to people who were once, but who are now no longer in my life, who I no longer like. I was taking back the presents I had just given them.

And the meanings?

Party: Apparently, this means that I need to get out more, and enjoy myself. It also means that if the party was boring, (which they both were), it suggests that I am unsure of my social skills.

Passageway: Somethinh new and exciting is occurring. I am about to have new opportunity, new relationship, or new attitude towards life.

Lateness: Symbolises a fear of change, and ambivalence in seizing an opportunity. With aspects of feeling unready, unworthy, or unsupported in your current circumstances. Whilst feeling overwhelmed, or conflicted in decisions about your future.

Concert: Harmony or cooperation in a situation or relationship. Uplift in spirits.

Presents: Live for the moment, not dwell in the past.

Christmas: It symbolises reunions, celebrations, and goodwill. Also, new beginnings, and fresh starts.


Conclusion: Go out, have a great time, focus on what you want out of your life, go and get it, and don't be afraid. Perfect!

So, tomorrow I'm doing exactly that! I hope to have a little reunion, with some old work friends, hit the streets of Bristol, and let off some steam! After I have gotten being a little reckless out of the way, I'll hopefully know by then if I will have this job at Vision Express. Then I can really getting head down, and focus on this.

You're done reading. Well done! And for your efforts, here's a pretty picture to make it all seem worth while...

To be honest though, there are just some things a picture can't catch. The night sky is one of them. A million pictures of the night sky could never do the justice of what a single look does... Much like a dream. No matter how well you can describe a dream, you can never re-capture it in another's mind.