Speaking in metaphor and using a richly creative
process, our dreams condense a lot of information into a few images. So always be on the lookout for puns and
plays on words in your dreams as these provide a lot of understanding in a few
words. For example, being arrested in
your dream could speak to legal problems, but might also refer to being stuck,
or stopped in your tracks - arrested. Today’s
dreamer has a play on words to consider too.
Dear SMYD,
“Mike” and I have been friends for many years. He is extremely well-read and has traveled
everywhere, it seems. We talk about
culture and art and trends in society – things that I don’t often talk about
with anyone else. We live close to each
other and have coffee and talk for hours.
A few days ago I dreamed that Mike did my
make-up. My husband wasn’t very happy about
it, but I knew it was no big deal. From
my viewpoint, there was no need to attach any ulterior meaning to it,
particularly because Mike is gay.
Mike did a very professional job. My make-up looked great, almost as though I
was air brushed. I don’t usually wear
much make up, so this was very different for me. And then, I did seem to have another interest
in him. It felt odd since he’s gay, but I
pulled him toward me and it felt kind of sexual. Then I was a confused and pushed him away.
Signed,
New Make-Up
Dear New Make-up,
In working with your dream, it will be useful to
think about an alternate meaning for “make-up.”
Your dream uses Mike’s actions and the term to illustrate your make-up,
that is, your traits, or the characteristics that make you up. It appears that you and Mike have a lot in
common, and these are things you don’t have in common with anyone else, even
your husband. This could explain why
your husband could feel a twinge of jealousy about the long conversations you
share with Mike, even though Mike isn’t his sexual rival.
In addition, your dream suggests that you are drawn
to Mike for the intellectual stimulation he provides – his make-up. He adds to your experience of life in a way
that others do not. This leaves you
feeling uncomfortable, perhaps because of your loyalty to your husband.
As you’ve demonstrated through years of friendship
with Mike, he enriches your life, Dear Dreamer.
You pull him toward you because of a yearning to develop that part of
yourself to a greater degree, thus the sexual tone to that moment in your
dream. This need not mean an infidelity
to those you love and have committed your life to. You may pursue your interests in art and
culture and all the rest in good conscience.
You will be happier and more attractive to your husband than you would
if you stifled this part of your “make-up.”
Sweet Dreams to You!
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