I think I died...

[sorcha]

OK so I posted this in general dream discussion but I figure if i want it interpreted I better put it here.... I suppose that' s a better idea. It started out normal. I had a pet owl who was fuzzy and cute. I loved it; it was so adorable. One day it started nibbling at my lip, and I thought that was adorable, it was like it was kissing me. Then it drew blood and my mouth swelled. My whole face went red. My family and I were on vacation so we rushed me to the nearest medical clinic. They took a blood test and said I was severely allergic to its saliva, as well as I would also have a horrible reaction to a certain type of insect/spider/scorpion. And I could only receive a blood transfusion from people without a nucleus in their red blood cells (I KNOW... red blood cells don't have nuclei except in birds, but in my dream I think that only meant that the blood cell was shaped like a donut with NOTHING at all in the middle). So not many people could donate blood to me. Then my beloved little pet owl started attacking me and biting me all over. I grew another eye on my knee one place where he bit... and it was diseased and deformed but it was an eye. So they gave me medicine but whatever it was didn't help and they stuck me in a room, where I lay there limply until I died. And then after that, my family was all sad and saying, we should have taken her to the professional clinic ten miles away, because the people who were caring for me were quacks, they found out. But when I was alive I did not want to go to the professional clinic because, what if on the way there something happened and I died. That is my dream... half of it was cuddly and cute, and the other half sinister... And if you want to know more about me simply inquire and I'll tell you. Only be specific in your inquiries. Please.

[Burned up]

Sorcha There's a lot of imagery here so I'll stick with a couple of themes for starters. You're right to note the contrast. Both the cuddly owl and the sinister raptor are aspects of you. You are harbouring hurt but you're repressing it with something nice and cuddly in its place. The owl represents wisdom and virtue (according to one dream dictionary) althoug it may mean something else to you. Running with the wisdom interpretation, the owl could be a sign that your wisdom is linked with this contrast of "soft yet hurt". I don't know about blood biology but from what you say, red blood cells in owls will have nucleii. Don't know if that's relevant. But the transfusion seems to be relevant. Blood represents life and also passion. What does it conjour up for you? Because that's what you need to transfuse to get better. I think there's much more in this dream but maybe these ideas will trigger some thoughts for you or maybe others can offer thoughts? Bu

[sorcha]

Sorcha There's a lot of imagery here so I'll stick with a couple of themes for starters. You're right to note the contrast. Both the cuddly owl and the sinister raptor are aspects of you. You are harbouring hurt but you're repressing it with something nice and cuddly in its place. Yes, you're right, I had hurt that night; I have every reason to believe that my current crush is not interested in me romantically, which is yet another letdown. However, I repress feelings of jealousy, et cetera, because I know that it only leads to hatred. And the person who I would be jealous of is my best friend. And I have no desire to feel hatred towards my best friend; so I feel only pain. The owl represents wisdom and virtue (according to one dream dictionary) althoug it may mean something else to you. Running with the wisdom interpretation, the owl could be a sign that your wisdom is linked with this contrast of "soft yet hurt". That is possible. I have often considered myself to be "wiser" than the average teen; my actions are often carefully thought out and I do what I can to be "upright" according to my beliefs. Even in a private Christian school there is a great deal of drama, etc, and I considered myself above that. The owl, being my pet, could represent my cherished wisdom, and how what I thought I had turned against me in this situation. I am reminded of a Bible verse (mind if I quote?): Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 26:12, NIV. I should have heeded this sooner. I don't know about blood biology but from what you say, red blood cells in owls will have nucleii. Don't know if that's relevant. But the transfusion seems to be relevant. Blood represents life and also passion. What does it conjour up for you? Because that's what you need to transfuse to get better. This certainly fits with the theme I am seeing; often I feel that there are NO guys romantically interested in me... (and I don't always use big words, only when writing). Often all I want is to feel loved. I think there's much more in this dream but maybe these ideas will trigger some thoughts for you or maybe others can offer thoughts? Thank you for the information; anyone find any other symbols? Your input would be greatly appreciated. And if you are inclined to think me hypocritical in my religious beliefs: I believe that dreams are a result of mental association most of the time; they reflect what's going on in your life. Any supernatural or otherwise things associated with them are certainly possible from a spiritual perspective (like with Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar, or Joseph, the cupbearer, the baker, and the Pharaoh.). According to my beliefs, those dreams were from God. If you aren't familiar with the stories here are some links: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...1;&version=31; http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...4;&version=31;

[Burned up]

Sorcha Why shouldn't dream interpretation and Christianity co-exist? I am Christian. Indeed Jung was also Christian. I have read elsewhere something about "the only truth is truth from Christ, not from psychology" but I disagree with that particular "Christian" opinion as much as I do with people not seeking medical advice when ill, believing God's will be done. I was struck by your first paragraph in your reply. You are looking for something in your "current crush" that will make you feel loved (like a cuddly pet?). I personally believe it's part of being human to look for lost parts of ourselves in others. We can feel "in love" for a while and it feels good. Then we realise that we're still yearning for something/someone. To feel that no guys are interested in you brings out feelings of hurt. It can be hard to accept, own and tolerate your hurt, and how you do that is up to you, but ultimately it will be of immense benefit. (Well, that's what I believe and I'm still working on it). Bu

[sorcha]

That is my opinion as well, but not necessarily all the people in my church... and yes, I do want "cuddle" but I am also searching for something deeper than that in a romantic relationship...

[Burned up]

I wish you well. Bu

[sorcha]

Thank you.