Jaws -- 5:30am, 8-23-10

Another dog dream! (I obviously miss having a dog as a pet.)

I am petting a dog. The dog has my hand in its jaws and has clamped down tightly, not enough to injure my hand, but tight enough so I cannot free myself.

I don't panic or struggle. Instead I start petting the dog's head. He starts to relax the grip, wags his tail and finally releases my hand.

Apparent Meaning:
This was a short dream, but rather important I think. Whenever you start paying a lot of attention to your dreams, you open communication with your non-ego self. You can call it the subconscious, your Higher Self, your guides, whatever.

The dog is probably a symbol of this. My non-ego self feels neglected and has taken action to get my attention. I give it attention and importance by petting its head. The situation improves. In my experience, you get what you give.

I should, of course, have recognized the dog as one of my standard dream signs, done an RC and become lucid. Hmm … Maybe tonight.