Archetypal Dreaming

I had a powerful dream last night that was definitely an "ah-ha" moment.  I don't know if this was a result of our exceptionally powerful and magical weekend we shared recently, but the timing is suspicious. 

We all experience certain "themes" in our dreaming state, I'm sure.  For example, I often dream of being in my Grandmother's house as it was when I was a child.  Dreams where this takes place have come to mean family, home, safety and security because I have such fond memories of my childhood there.

I had a different theme last night . . . but a far different outcome that was profound.

Okay . . . how to word this to protect privacy?  Hmmm?

There is a couple I once knew who, to me, before moving away, represented right-action and moral integrity.  I attended church with them and have had many dreams with them being present.

Last night we were gathered together yet again.  Aley was there as well, offering support but not a major role.  [WTF!!!  That's NOT Aley!!!!]

In the exchange which I can't recall now . . . I do remember telling the woman to "Shut up and sit down!" very forcefully.  The energy of the dream totally changed.  I claimed my power.  We next went into the sanctuary of the church where I attended . . . but it was changed in my dream.  Gone were the normal tried and true pews and podium.  There were white translucent glass panels that went up eight or nine feet strategically placed throughout the room that, I must assume, had to do with acoustics.  It was beautiful.

In the real world, Aley came into the bedroom and I awoke, vividly recalling the dream.  I laid there going over the details . . . and herein lies the "ah-ha" I got and came running into the living room to share it with her.

You see, in these dreams in the past, I was always an observer, where the others acted.  I had allowed others to define what was moral and right, as they represented this to me.  But not last night.  In real life some religious people "play-act" . . . go through the motions, attending church on Sunday but act anything but Christian outside the church doors.  In this dream I told the archetype I held for morality and right-action that I was taking over.  The message was clear.

As I laid in bed contemplating this dream, I began considering some of the other "themes" I have during my dream state.

I have work to do.  Another example is a recurring theme regarding wealth.  Growing up, there was a place I considered prosperous and in my mind represented wealth.  In my dreams I'm usually an interloper in that place.  I could see all this clearly last night.  I need to claim this place as mine and not feel like I'm an intruder.

Occasionally I do have lucid dreams . . . so this will be my assignment for the next one.