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The Power Of Dreams
Hello All!
Last night I had an absolutely horrible dream. It all happened so very fast, and I recall each and every detail......
I had stopped into a restaurant to pick up a pizza (I love pizza!). The restaurant was very busy. The walls were exposed brick, and the pick-up location was far in the back, I was dressed in jeans and high heels. (I haven't been able to wear high-heels since I was injured!) As I walked towards the pick-up location, people were grabbing at me, and I became very annoyed with this. Then one man wearing a yellow sports jacket (yuck!) grabbed me and began dancing around the room with me (I used to teach dancing!). Then two other men grabbed my arms and brought me to a dark, secluded room. There were many stacks of empty pizza boxes around the perimeter of the room. One after another, men were attacking me, while on the other side of the room I saw men playing bocce ball. I was fighting back, and screaming for help. But no one came............
My husband told me later that he tried to wake me, as I was screaming and swinging my arms. I finally woke up and my heart was racing, and I was shaking so badly. It was truely a nightmare!
Today I did some research to find the meaning of this dream, and I was truely amazed at what I read. It seems that the entire dream relates to my disability and the limitations which I have to live with for the rest of my life. According to the material which I read, I have deep feelings of inadequacy as a woman and I am questioning every aspect of my life. I miss my former self and I am struggling to figure out my self-worth. I guess I just don't know how or where I fit in any longer. Wow, the power of a dream!
It is said that we all dream every single night, even though we may not recall theactual dream itself. Things that happen in our everyday life seem to sit way back in our subconcious minds.
I would be interested to read some of your dreams ...............
Wishing you all a comfortable, pain-free evening!
Stacie
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Permalink Reply by Stacie Cavallaro on -
Good Morning!
I just wanted to add a bit to my above post .......
Earlier this morning I spoke with a dear friend, Marie. I had no idea that she sometimes interprets dreams! In order to get another view point about my horrible dream, I told Marie the details of my experience and she gave me her thoughts. Marie feels that my dream does relate to my current disability. First, the fact that I was on my way to pick up a pizza simply means that I want to eat a pizza! I haven't been able to have one since 2006 when I suffered with a serious bout of food poisoning, which left me with stomach issues. The men grabbing at me as I walked towards the back of the restaurant, as well as the men attacking me in the dark room signifies that I am being pulled in many different directions ... people want and expect too much from me and I am feeling over-whelmed. The fact that I was dressed in the manner in which I used to dress prior to my accident means that I miss my old self. The bottom line is that I desperately want my old self back .... I want everything the way it used to be prior to my accident.
This info really doesn't surprise me, as I do miss my old life. I was happy .... I had a full and enjoyable life and I do want it back again. I have been working very hard on accepting the "new me" and this new life, but I admit it is a difficult journey, and I have a long road ahead of me. In time and with the help of the many caring and supportive people I have met on HoH and USPF, I am going to continue to move forward and adjust to this new life of mine. I have always been a strong woman, so I have no doubt that I will make it!!!!
Many thanks to all of you for your support! And thanks for listening!
Stacie
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