They say moving is ranked among the top three most stressful events in life – right up there with changing jobs and losing a loved one through death or heartbreak.
I believe it.
I hate moving. I'm happy to help other people move, but I hate moving myself.
There has been a lot of moving in my life over the past 6 years. I've really pared down my belongings, but I still have way too much stuff in way too many locations and in far too much disorder.
I'm moving this week. It feels overwhelming and complicated. It involves a lot of anxiety and a lot of work.
Last night, I had a dream that I was – you guessed it – moving.
On one side of the narrow road that I had to travel with my things, there was a rock face and on the other side, a steep drop. And, if that wasn't scary enough, there was a dragon who was angry with me for having stolen a beautiful gemstone (yes, I did read The Hobbit compulsively as a child).
In my dream, two of my wonderful friends were helping me me move. (Lucky for me, in real life, several more of my dear friends have volunteered to help me move). We did the first load very quietly without waking the dragon. Then I told them that I just couldn't bear the risk of them doing the second load. I didn't want anything bad to happen to them. So I went back alone, as quietly as possible, to get the rest of my stuff.
I can't remember how the dream ended.
But, I'm pretty sure I got busted by the dragon as I sneaked back with the second load. And ended up as ashes and dust. (Which might be my subconscious mind telling me that I should just light all of my belongings on fire and start fresh).
So, here's to moving: anxiety and terror met (in my dream at least) with courage, love — and inevitable, sickening disaster.
Wish me luck.
The precarious nature of the road represents the challenges you have faced to make this move a reality (past and recent). The dragon (note that he is back at the beginning of the route) is your fears, telling you you can't do it. He's angry that you've stolen the jewel, which represents this new beginning and you breaking from all those dragon fears. Of course he is angry. Sister is doing it for herself, making this new very independent move. You didn't get fried. That was a hot flash. The dragon is back cowering in his cave because you defeated him with courage! You will find freedom in your forest, and a peaceful life filled with fairies and woodland creatures, including the ferocious Salinger, defender if the Tiny Home in the Trees.
ReplyDeleteAwww, I love your interpretation of my dream! Thank you! <3
DeleteThe precarious nature of the road represents the challenges you have faced to make this move a reality (past and recent). The dragon (note that he is back at the beginning of the route) is your fears, telling you you can't do it. He's angry that you've stolen the jewel, which represents this new beginning and you breaking from all those dragon fears. Of course he is angry. Sister is doing it for herself, making this new very independent move. You didn't get fried. That was a hot flash. The dragon is back cowering in his cave because you defeated him with courage! You will find freedom in your forest, and a peaceful life filled with fairies and woodland creatures, including the ferocious Salinger, defender if the Tiny Home in the Trees.
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