Some dreams offer life reviews. Today’s dreamer brings an explicit example in
which she sees herself as she once was and is challenged to look back over her
life with gratitude instead of regret.
Dear SMYD,
I’ve reached a point in my life that has me looking
back and thinking about what has been and what will be. I have to admit to a disappointed feeling. It just seems like most of my life was spent
dealing with other people’s problems and needs.
Now, my kids are off on their own, living their own lives, oblivious to
me and their dad. My friends seem to
assume that all is well with me since I don’t complain or spill my frustrations
when we’re together. I always put
everyone else before myself. I know I’m
supposed to enjoy this last phase of life, but I’m just not feeling it.
Now I’ve had this dream and it has a sad feeling
too:
I am standing in front of a mirror. My hair is styled the way I used to wear it. I look younger and alert and healthy and
frisky.
I have been called to testify in a trial or hearing
of some kind. The parties involved found
me via my maiden name. I had forgotten
that name, so didn’t know I was supposed to be there. Now, because the court found me, I will
inherit a large sum of money. But I woke
up feeling sad and full of regret.
It doesn’t make sense. Why would I be sad when I’m going to inherit
a large sum?
Signed,
Plaintiff
Dear Plaintiff,
Your dream has you looking at yourself in a mirror –
the perfect metaphor for self-assessment.
You see yourself as you were and as you can be.
In addition, your dream moves you to a venue that
offers the same type of life review in which you are engaged in your waking
life. In a trial, the facts are told and
conclusions are drawn. For you, the
results are clear: No matter that the
mirror reflects someone younger, healthier, happier and friskier; you don’t
recognize those qualities in yourself any more.
You don’t remember your name – your identity – from those days. You have forgotten who you once were.
It seems you have spent a long time in life without enjoying
the journey or appreciating the inheritance you have had all along, Dear
Dreamer. Your children are
successful. Your husband and your
friends count for wealth unappreciated.
If you are on trial, your dream suggests you are guilty of selfish
grumbling when you have many things for which to rejoice. Do you truly regret being a help to your
family and friends when they needed you?
You say you set your own needs and desires
aside? Now is the time to bring them to
the forefront. When that frisky part of
yourself is found and reestablished you will have the substantial inheritance –
a happy final phase of life – that has been waiting for someone like you.
Sweet Dreams to You!
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