dreams

[Kitteh Engimeer]

Every 1-2 months, I'll have very recognizable dreams. Sometimes they're so bizarre I'll write them down after waking up. Unlike normal dreams, they're very memorable.

I'm curious if this is at all interesting to anyone. I have several.

The archipelago

How I arrived at the archipelago isn't certain to me, I just remember being partially submerged to my neck in clear, blue water – and it was very likely fresh. There were islands scattered all around, but very small, with central forests and foliage. I remember there being a slight, calm breeze, although it produced no sound, and seemed to have no impact on any obstructions, such as trees. If I wasn't there to feel it, it may have very well not existed at all. The archipelago was also totally void of life beside myself and foliage – no fish, birds, or other animals at all. The sky was clear with minimal clouds, and the environment was well lit by daylight, although there was no sun in the sky to hinder my examination of the atmosphere. I remember aimlessly wading through the water, though never really making any attempt to approach land. There was one island that was particularly interesting, one that harbored a lone cabin (or shack). I regarded the shack with little interest, having been certain that there was never an occupant – knowing it was never intended to be occupied. It seemed more to just serve a visual purpose, and really had no origin. It must have been there forever, literally. At this moment, it also became clear that the water was entirely motionless, except for my personal influence toward it. I was able to completely submerge myself, but I had no idea of the water's actual depth. Everywhere around the archipelago seemed surrounded by still water. I had no desire to explore out of the archipelago; I felt venturing outside of the area would just lead me into endless still water forever.

[Damian]

That's very interesting, I can break it down if you like. I study dreams and how they reflect the psyche, and the external influences. My questions:
Would you like me to break it down?
Did you eat cheese last night?

[Kitteh Engimeer]

Please do, I'm interested.

As for the cheese, probably not. I was more on a ramen diet at the time

[Damian]

(Note: I am using the term universe, because it is a synonymous term for a higher being or your environment. I would not like to offend you, since I don't know your religion and am using a universal/unoffensive term.)


How I arrived at the archipelago isn't certain to me, I just remember being partially submerged to my neck in clear, blue water – and it was very likely fresh. There were islands scattered all around, but very small, with central forests and foliage. I remember there being a slight, calm breeze, although it produced no sound, and seemed to have no impact on any obstructions, such as trees. If I wasn't there to feel it, it may have very well not existed at all.

The blue water represents a calm place to go a special place, the fact it being most likely fresh, supports that. Water is normally emotion and it not being murky is showing that you know exactly how you feel, the calmness shows how you accepted these clearly stated feelings and acknowledged them, and the universe not being obstructive. The absence of wind would be very still stark, and sort of like anticipation, but the soft breeze was to calm you further, existing just for your benefit.

The archipelago was also totally void of life beside myself and foliage – no fish, birds, or other animals at all. The sky was clear with minimal clouds, and the environment was well lit by daylight, although there was no sun in the sky to hinder my examination of the atmosphere. I remember aimlessly wading through the water, though never really making any attempt to approach land.

The different aspects of your life are independent of the other and your personal decision, in your view, has no bearing on them. Your different aspects of life represented by islands, independent but not totally isolated, and the life and people around you represented by the trees. The trees are interesting, because animals would have been affected by you being there while a tree remains indifferent and the breeze not affecting them is the universe not trying to to force them to be affected.

There was one island that was particularly interesting, one that harbored a lone cabin (or shack). I regarded the shack with little interest, having been certain that there was never an occupant – knowing it was never intended to be occupied. It seemed more to just serve a visual purpose, and really had no origin. It must have been there forever, literally. At this moment, it also became clear that the water was entirely motionless, except for my personal influence toward it. I was able to completely submerge myself, but I had no idea of the water's actual depth. Everywhere around the archipelago seemed surrounded by still water. I had no desire to explore out of the archipelago; I felt venturing outside of the area would just lead me into endless still water forever.

The shack (probably reading into this because you're on this type of forum.) I assume represents a past form of you, you never really were able to inhabit it, or able to come into it, your disinterested because you are content of who you were in that moment, in the water. The shack only serves a visual purpose because you were never that past self, only on  the outside only to look at. The water being motionless is you not wanting to go back to the shack, and the universe not pushing the water towards an island, specifically the shack, for the universe is not forcing you back into that position. Giving you free will to choose your own decisions.


Please correct me if I'm wrong on any part.

[Kitteh Engimeer]

Not offended at all, and I'd say your interpretation makes pretty good sense. If you'd like, I've got a longer one

The experimentation room

I was standing on a brick/cobblestone road with several one to two story buildings. I was also standing with an unidentifiable person, with very general and arbitrary features – vague, really. We stood there aimlessly – it was night time, and the streets were dead and empty – absolutely quiet, (which seems to be common in my dreams). Neither of us spoke to the other, but I seemed to acknowledged their existence, as did they mine. Without a transition (that I can remember, at least), we both arrived in an isolated room, filled only with about three or four hospital beds (or that's at least what I noticed so far). It's important to note that the beds were considerably well maintained, and the room was seemed more than clean – sterile and soulless. The unknown person sat down on one of the beds, and I did the same relatively nearby, though spaced away approximately 7-10 feet from him. A man who was obviously some medical authority seemed to have been standing between the two of us, discussing some release form incoherently. I can't assume if he was even directing it to either of us (the three of us being the only bodies in the room) or if it was really even a recognizable language beyond meaningless sounds. I signed the release form, but the man began immediately performing his operations on the unknown person that accompanied me. He used a small device, but for the most part, his body obscured the process. The unknown person was escorted out of the room, and I took no notice of what became of the "doctor." I was only alone for a moment before people began to trickle in, usually one or two people at once would enter and exit without any apparent motive. The room's appearance also began to rapidly deteriorate – the hospital beds became increasingly unkempt, and what I believed to be vermin seemed to appear. I was standing at this point, but the atmosphere remained neutral rather than hostile. I noticed a larger than average cockroach scurry under the heating vent. I felt jealous – I couldn't imagine why I haven't undergone any procedures, as if I had some flaw that prevented such. A girl entered the room and sat promptly on the bed that was previously used by the unnamed person. She seemed to be accompanied by a doctor, and didn't sign a release form. The doctor continued the same procedure as before, but after finishing, remarked something and performed on her what seemed like a lobotomy. He left, leaving no scars or indication of any operation on the girl, who stood up herself, indicating how pleased she was with the result – as if some latent enlightenment was released for her. She left the room, leaving me more confused and jealous. The corner behind me seemed to swell with a small crowd that tapered toward the room's entrance. As I was examining it, a very large beetle was released inside of the room by a doctor. This beetle had a nearly flat carapace. I assumed this was the result of some previous experiment – though the summation seemed a bit cruel. The beetle began to walk slowly before collapsing and dying near the door – nobody in the small crowd took notice. I remember getting a good look at a member of the crowd as I tried to approach a question – he did not respond, and only portrayed his interest with a large, long smile. I was never operated on.

Did you eat cheese last night?

I'm curious, does cheese have an effect on dreaming? Never heard of that, but I'd believe it, since certain foods seem to affect my sleeping.

Also, just an FYI, these two dreams are a few years old. I've got more, too (ﾟ⊿ﾟ)

[milktea]

sorry but can someone interpret my dream as well:

i am walking along a road which feel familiar. i recognised it's a road i pass by when i was in school, remembering the name. at this moment, i realised that i am dreaming.
i tried to fly, but it was very tiring and difficult. suddenly i am on a sinking platform and i succeeded flying somewhat. now i came to a large square spiral staircase, with safety nets secured between every 2 storeys but in a diagonal fashion (such that the nets are at an angle). it felt like a school. i flew down.
then i came across some winding corridors. i wanted to fly out of the window but there was a mosquito net over it which prevented me. i came down to the 2nd floor and saw basketballs bouncing off the edge of the corridor. schoolkids are playing with the balls, who seem to be my schoolmates. i flew around directing the balls and they are impressed. i felt that they really liked me.

i'm sure this dream means something. am i close to a psychological breakdown?

[Kitteh Engimeer]

i'm sure this dream means something. am i close to a psychological breakdown?

I wouldn't imagine that an interesting dream would necessarily prelude a psychological breakdown. I don't think you have to worry about it.

[andy_pap]

I have not had a dream for years