Saturday, August 16, 2014

ORGANIZING A HOUSE

Jennifer from Utah sent me this dream.  As a side note, her husband passed away several years ago.

I arrive at an old house, cute and cozy but in need of serious repair.  I know it’s my house even though it’s really nothing like my real house.  I go inside and check out the inside.  Most of the rooms are in disorder, with furniture and things scattered all over the place.  Still I notice that the furniture isn’t bad, and some of the other things are nice.  My husband’s things are set aside in the back and I think to myself I need to get rid of them because he’s no longer around to use them.

Most of you will understand right away that in this dream, the house is a representation of herself.   Whether she realizes it or not, basically, she is a “cute” and “cozy” kind of person.  At this point in her life, her psyche is telling her that her thoughts and feelings are in disorder… all the belief systems which make her who she is in disorder and confusion.  In fact, this is a normal state for someone whose spouse has recently passed away.  She is at the point, however, to deal with the reality of his loss.

As soon as I think that, he’s there in the room with me and he assures me it’s okay to get rid of his things.  Then he’s gone again.  Nevertheless, I feel good that he’s given his okay about giving up his possessions which I can no longer use.  The kitchen is also disorganized, with food still waiting to be unpacked and put away.   Before I do that, I realize I have to go to the bathroom.  I’m surprised to see how clean and organized it already is.  It’s the only room in the house ready to be lived in.  After I use the toilet, I decide to take a nice long shower.  It feels so good.

The appearance of her husband in the dream is an assurance to her that while he is physically no longer in her life, with a single thought, he’s nevertheless present and with her once again.  Her memories of him will reveal to her how he would have reacted to her situation and what advice he would give under the circumstances.  The kitchen symbolizes the area of her psyche which receives the nourishment and support to sustain her physical, emotional and psychological support.  These elements are already present in her life and just waiting for her organizing decisions.  As for the bathroom, the fact that it’s already clean and organized suggests that she has already worked long and hard to “cleanse” herself of superfluous toxins which might impede her healthy state in life.  In fact, she knows when it’s time to rid herself of “waste” and recognizes when it’s time to cleanse herself of any negative thoughts and feelings which are counterproductive to her recovery.  She’s ready to feel good again.

 Then as I go through the house again, in my mind, I know what I have to do to get it to look cozy and warm and welcoming.  I go outside and notice that the path to the house is cluttered.  I stop to move aside the bigger pieces.  When I turn around to study the house again, I decide I really like it.  It might need a new paint job and repairs here and there, but basically, I love it.  I’m feeling excited because I can envision how nice and lovely my house will be once again.

And, yes, this part of the dream is a confirmation to Jennifer that she already knows how to get herself together again… how to be warm and welcoming to people once more.  She has already rid herself of the clutter which has impeded her ability to rediscover herself, and she has come to realize that she loves herself after all.

This is a wonderful dream, assuring Jennifer that she’s on the way back to full recovery… and, in fact, to an improved and more mature version of her original self.

Congratulations, Jennifer.  I would say it’s time to celebrate yourself.


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