Behind The Door In Our Dreams

 

 

 

 

"It seems whatever the door, whatever our fear - be it love or truth or even the prospect of death - we all have this choice, again and again:  avoiding that part of our house, or opening the door and finding out more about ourselves by waiting until what is dark becomes seeable."

 

Mark Nepo

THE BOOK OF AWAKENING

 

 

When working with dreams, a home is symbolic for our mental state of being.  First, we detect if we are in our own home or someone else's house.  Then we locate where we are in our home ... the basement (old baggage), the kitchen (nourishment), living room (social), bedroom (intimacy), or upstairs (spiritual). 

 

If we are in someone else's house, we can determine what the person who owns the home means to us.  What do they symbolize or what quality do you admire or dislike?  Whatever you decide, it has to do with you and not the person.   

 

If you are wandering, exploring unfamiliar houses, this may reflect that you are pondering new ideas.  If you notice you are in a foreign country, it might mean the content under consideration is foreign to you ... not wrong, but unknowing. 

 

So all homes have doors (if they don't that would pretty much indicate rigidity or a lock down of feelings and thoughts). There is much to be noticed about the door.  Is it locked or hidden?  Does it have windows in it to see through?  Do you have the sense that you are trying to tug the door open or keep the door shut?  Notice which room you are in and then apply this insight into what you might be hiding or seeking.  Is the door damaged by someone else or sealed closed?  Do you fear what is on the other side or do you already know, but cannot bring your self to open it.

 

At first sight, a door to opportunity may not look inviting.  All events in our life, however, are always an experience for us to learn.  The action of opening a door, even a crack, can let a little fresh air or light in.  The process can be gradual, but if it is presented, it  is doable. 

 

On the other hand, if you are plainly trying to keep someone out by bolting the door in your dream, this is a message to you that you are not hearing in day time.  You may be suppressing the reality of a situation when you truly need to take action to close the door. 

 

As in all things, the amount of attention we give to something, results in a broader understanding.  What we do not deal with during our waking hours, easily slips into our dream time.  If we ignore our dream time and a situation accelerates, we may end up with a night mare!