Jane Hotel

Haha love this read. Especially the dull gay comment 🙂

Duncan,

Sorry that you had such a disappointing day, yesterday. I’m sorry for the terrible dream that you had. I took a psych course from the author of a book on dreams, called “The Complete Dream Book”, Gillian Holloway, PhD.. I couldn’t remember her name (It’s been a while.), so I had to try to find it on the Internet. I remember her saying that in dreams like tripping on the carpet on the stairs and falling, that the 1st thing to do before going all metaphysical was to check to see if the carpet might be loose. The subconscious picks up things that the conscious mind might not be catching. With all the wildfires that have happened, maybe you’re just replaying a fear of that happening where you are but it wouldn’t hurt to make sure that all the brush and fire loving material is cleared away, especially, close to the house. Next, find out where the source of water is for the fire department should they need to come. Maybe install a cistern or two to capture rainwater to be used in an emergency.

That said, I copied the following from another website for you to peruse. I’d check out the stuff under “Emotions” since you’ve been under a strain. Even for a person not in recovery, what you’ve been through would be a trial. I’m hoping that maybe the info under “Seeing Red” about alchemical references is what’s really going on, although it may be a message with many layers. (I’d reference my copy of Gillian’s book, but mine, alas, are in storage.):

“Dreams Site
Aisling Ireland
BellaOnline’s Dreams Editor

Fire – Dream Symbol

Ancient mythology tells us that fire came to humanity not as a gift from the gods but as a spoil of an act of thievery. It was stolen from the god Zeus by the cunning Prometheus. Prometheus was rewarded for outsmarting Zeus by being chained to a rock and having his liver eaten daily by an eagle.

In mythology, fire was a complex symbol meaning far more than warmth and comfort. It was in fact, the very “means of life.” Fire as a dream symbol is as complex as its mythology. Here are some interpretations of dream fire forms.

Lightning
Lightning, while destructive if encountered in a direct hit, is often symbolic of sudden enlightenment. In addition to spiritual enlightenment, lightning may also symbolize a sudden flash of inspiration or the spontaneous answer to a vexing problem. It can also represent an unexpected event–a ‘bolt out of the blue’.

Kundalini Rising
“Snakes in a Dream” ( http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art16788.asp ) took a look at the various ideas dream snakes symbolize. One of the aspects of snakes not covered in that article is the snake as a symbol of kundalini. In Hinduism kundalini is an energy that sleeps in the base of the spine coiled up like a serpent. Kundalini, when awakened, uncoils and flames up the spine into the brain. In some cases this fire is the flame of illumination or enlightenment. Therefore, fire or even a snake or dragon in a dream, may herald a spiritual awakening, or a radical change in spiritual perspective.

Emotions
Fire in dreams, especially fire that appears in the form of erupting volcanoes or irrepressible wildfires may symbolize emotions that are out of control. These symbols are especially representative of suppressed anger–anger that has reached its boiling point and can no longer be contained. Take care to examine your life and address these issues so as to prevent the damage that can occur to interpersonal relationships during and emotional meltdown.

Seeing Red
Another way fire may manifest in dreams is by seeing the color red. Of course the color red may symbolize things other than fire, but keep fire in mind as a possible meaning when it appears in your dream. The type of fire that red represents may be the fire of passion or something far more spiritual.

To alchemists, red was the color of the ‘fulminato’–the time when all the forces were coming together to at last become the ‘Great Work’. Red in this context symbolized the creative force of fire. As such, red dreams may suggest that a project or idea you have been working on is finally getting near the point of transformation. It is important here to be careful with yourself as fire can burn as well as transform!

Creativity and Nourishment
A campfire, fireplace, cook top or oven may show fire in its symbolic form as a creative agent or provider of sustenance. Remember dreams often communicate via wordplay and all of these symbols are associated with places where things are ‘cooking’. This type of cooking can be a simmering creative project, a successful business endeavour, or may even signify birth.

Spiritual Guidance
Dreams of torches, candles, or lanterns can represent spiritual guidance. Is someone holding the candle? If so, who is it and where are they going? If you are holding the candle yourself this dream may indicate wisdom from your higher self.

In the Tarot the Hermit card is often depicted as a sage carrying a lantern symbolizing the illuminating light of wisdom that shows through even in the dark night of the soul, the light that is present even in darkness. In this capacity, the soft light of the candle or torch can be representative of hope, even it that hope appears to be terrifyingly small.

When interpreting dreams don’t forget that they speak the language of metaphor. Fire dreams are no exception. Look for fire not only in its obvious form but in some of the more cleverly disguised ways we have discussed. Remember, Prometheus brought us fire by slipping it past Zeus–your dreaming mind may be doing the same by bypassing the conscious censor in order to bring you spiritual wisdom.

Until next time, sleep well and dream out loud!”

As for not inviting just women to a dinner party… excuuuse me. I think that it depends very much on the women invited. It sounds like you need a social secretary, like they have in embassies, to decide who to invite and who to sit next to whom, so everyone has a lovely time and no one starts contemplating poisoning someone else’s tea. 😛

As for the cute, young, Spanish boys… remember AAA: Alert, Avert, Affirm. LOL 😉

Lastly, as to insipid, suburban gays… you wanted to see integration, you’re starting to see it. Not everyone is brilliant, fabulous to look at and a scintillating conversationalist. Some, alas, are just cookie cutter worker bees. The artists, musicians and writers were the ones braving the mountainous crest of the wave of a new zeitgeist, who couldn’t &/or wouldn’t be silenced and invisible. Now, the drones are riding the smaller waves to shore. Sometimes reality bites. 😉 Just kidding. Honestly, this is a GOOD thing. Just not your cup of tea.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL & productive time in NYC.

Blessings,

Amanda

P.S.

Duncan,

I wish that ‘Lil Dog was there to cuddle up with you and chase those nasty dreams away. *MetalRabbit (with permission) gives Duncan bear hug* Hang in there.

Blessings,

Amanda