posted June 11, 2003 06:40 AM         

I dreamt I was in my house and I was sleeping beside my husband in our bed. It was in the early hours of the morning and our house was dark. I got up, but my husband was asleep. There was a young man in the house. He was in the kitchen. It was an older version of my son who is actually 9 months old. He was about to go into the Nursery when I told him not to as he would wake my baby son who was asleep in there. I went back to bed, but as I began to fall back asleep again, I felt a hand on me. It was the young man and he was standing next to the bed on the side where my husband was sleeping. The young man was reaching across over to me.

He told me he was leaving. I pulled him close to me and had his cheek to my cheek. I had tears in my eyes as I told him I loved him, and to remember that wherever he was in the world I loved him more than anything. I also told him that I would be there waiting for him when he "grew" up. He had an instrument with a light in his hand.

He then left. He had blonde hair, he was tall and muscular. I followed him out to the footpath. He was already gone. I saw unused condoms on the footpath and in my next-door neighbours' driveway. I had a blue plastic bag with me and I began to pick them up. I suddenly knew the young man was on drugs. The neighbour across the road from me came out of her house. She had loud throbbing music on and I thought to myself, "Why would she be up at 2am in the morning?".

As I picked up the condoms along the footpath, I saw another young woman cross the road up ahead. She was walking by herself.

After having this dream, I woke up. It was around 2am in the morning! Is this dream a premonition? My baby son does have blondish coloured hair. This dream felt so real!!

posted June 11, 2003 01:42 PM         

I will have a look as soon as I can.

posted June 11, 2003 01:56 PM         

Just kidding. Thank you for the vote of confidence, Melissa. I will do what I can (but can make no promises!).

posted June 12, 2003 01:42 PM         

Looking at this from a more traditional point-of-view raises a couple of questions:

First, a question about the actual dream - how did you feel about the man being on drugs? What did this mean to you?

What happened about a month ago that had you thinking about the future protection of your child? Or were you, perhaps, just thinking about his future in general?

Is this something that perhaps your husband is unaware of, or not as concerned about? (at least about your feelings)

What, if anything, are you afraid of loosing? Do you feel like YOU are in need of some sort of protection? (as things were a month ago)

Beyond these types of questions, I am not sure how to traditionally interpret this.

I will post my more unorthodox thoughts tomorrow, if necessary, and if I can find the time!

But, Sunmeadow Glades, I do not think this is a premonition, in fact, I am fairly certain about that.

posted June 15, 2003 03:11 AM         

I guess in regard to your question about my baby's future, I always worry that something bad is going to happen to him. I worry because a few pyschics have told me that I will have 3 children, but a couple of them have hinted there might be a miscarriage etc of sorts. In general though, I am a fairly protective personality of my loved ones, but I do make sure that I am not smothering or over-the-top.

I am immensely afraid of losing a loved one to death - that is my greatest fear!! I do constantly check on my little one when he is asleep as I am aware of SIDS. I do want to protect my little one from that.

My husband is more relaxed about the whole SIDS issue. At night if I hear my little boy cough, snort, or sneeze I do go in and check on him. My husband thinks I am crazy for being so over-the-top about this, but I can't go to sleep if I don't check on him.

Any insights into this dream would be greatly appreciated.

posted June 25, 2003 01:30 PM         

This dream does seem to reflect your fears about the safety of your child. These fears are normal, and it shows what a caring and devoted mother you are.

I am not sure that my more unorthodox views apply here after reading your response, but I will write them anyway.

Without going into too much detail, these impressions have to do with a past-life and your connection with your son. There is also the possibility of some pre-life (between lives) interaction, a sort of understanding on a soul level. On top of that, I cannot rule out the possibility that this is an interaction between your present self and his future self, something that can happen in the out-of-body state. So, my unconventional thoughts are sort of time-twisted in content.

But really, I think the more traditional view is the more accurate. Your answers to the questions I asked seem to convey that. Can you see the symbolism in that respect?

posted June 26, 2003 06:56 AM         

Your insights into the past lives was intersting!! Thankyou so much for analysing it for me!!

posted June 26, 2003 01:26 PM         

I think the house relates to your psyche, and the wrong choices more of a reflection of your concerns about your son's well-being.

posted July 02, 2003 10:41 PM         

Again, I am so grateful for all of your help. Thankyou!!

posted July 06, 2003 08:01 PM         

You know, I am glad to re-visit this dream. As I look at it more closely, and as I begin to write out some notes, it is not coming out very smoothly. This usually means that I have missed something.

Thank you for your patience!

posted July 07, 2003 02:06 PM         

There are certain energies originating from within your unconscious (sleeping/dark house) that have seeped into your subconscious (bed/get up) and of which you have become fairly aware. You husband does not share this particular energetic impulse (he sleeps), but this certainly is not a bad thing as it is simply YOUR energy, and not his, for the most part. (I feel like the unconscious origin is connected with past-life issues.) It seems that this has to do with nurturance (kitchen) as pertaining to your son's future (he is older) peace and well-being ("do not wake sleeping baby").

You have an intense emotional connection with your son and you greatly fear any severance of this bond (the scene where he says he is leaving). You can envision and feel the sadness that would occur all too easily. (can you not?)

You have fears that you may not be able to sufficiently protect him (unused condoms) and you try to contain these feelings/fears ("blue" plastic bag) as best you can. You worry that you may fail him in some fundamental way (he is on drugs).

... I am out of time .... more tomorrow!

posted July 08, 2003 01:25 PM         

Neighbors often represent that which we project upon others, and therefore a reflection of self. (Indeed, what ARE you doing up at 2am? ) Many times we see in a neighbor something that we do not acknowledge about ourselves. So, I cannot say what this neighbor represents - you will have to determine that - except that she offers an outside look at something internal, perhaps. Actually, in the context of this dream, confusion of some sort comes to mind.

Are you confused or uncertain about what may lie just across the road, the immediate future of your path?

In addition to your neighbor across the road, there is a woman crossing the road. She is probably a reflection of self as well. Crossing can symbolize change, transition, or perhaps a turning-point.

Do you feel like you are walking alone in some way? Or do you fear this?

Is there a change in your path/"road" that you are concerned about?

A bit more tomorrow ...

posted July 09, 2003 08:20 PM         

That was amazing, Ra!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do fear a severance in the bond I have with my son. I really try to not be the overbearing Mum, but I do know in myself that I am extremely protective about those I love (I do have my Venus in Taurus). I do worry that I may not be able to protect him from all of the world's/society's negative experiences. That is a very big fear for me. But, as someone recently said to me, you can instill good values and morals in your children, and try to guide them as best as you can. But, there comes a point when you can't protect them from outside influences, otherwise they will be living in a bubble their whole lives.

I do worry that I will fail him in some way, but all I can do is my utmost best. That's all I can do!!

I do greatly fear walking alone in life. I really do worry about something happening to both my son and my husband. Conversely, I worry about soemthing happening to me and not being able to be a part of my son's life. Too much worry!!!!! Not healthy!!!!!

There is change in my life at the moment, concerning our house. We are thinking of moving, but I don't want to move. I really like our area and I don't like being unsure about the immediate future. I need security in my life to make me feel safe.

Thankyou so much for devoting so much time and effort to my dream. I really appreciate it!!

posted July 10, 2003 04:14 AM         

<Lunargirl tiptoes in here, a Forum she respects but has had little time to explore so far>

I just noticed this thread, and wished to offer something that popped out at me. I see that Ra has already offered an interpretation you find relevant, and perhaps this is just my TaurusMerc taking thiings too literally, but...

Sunmeadow, are you using birth control right now? Possibly the Pill?

It occurred to me that perhaps you have a longing to meet and love yet another soul child, but the timing is't right and you can't be together right now. I wonder if you actually had an encounter with that entity, although in the dream he appeared grown up. You met him in the kitchen, which is where you go to 'nurture' yourself. In a sense, your house and husband are 'coming between you', while your 'neighbour' represents a kind of looser sexuality/sensuality that is not far off, the kind of unprotected sex that results in... babies. She's up at 2AM and her 'timing' is off. If you're on the Pill, that might explain the drug connection, and the unopened condoms sure spoke to me about upping the chances to get pregnant!

posted July 10, 2003 01:25 PM         

Thank you for the feedback, and thank you for sharing your dream!

posted July 10, 2003 01:32 PM         

No need to tiptoe around, though. I hope you can find a little more time to explore! This forum could most certainly use any thoughts you may have on any of the dreams posted! Other opinions are highly valued by myself and I am sure by the dreamers as well.

Looking forward to some more of your thoughts! (when you find the time)

posted July 12, 2003 07:36 AM         

I guess I have been toying (?) with the idea of another baby, but my baby is only 10 months old. So, I'm not quite ready for another pregnancy. I really want to make sure that my body is ready to nuture another soul in my womb.

Thanks for your insights, Lunargirl. It all helps me to understand my subconscious.