I received this dream from Jackie on 10/1/11:
I’m looking into this dream … I never actually see myself in the dreamI see rapid waters like the ones near a closeby waterfall
I suddenly see Phil walking in the rapid waters w/his relative – the water reached up to their chest
They were walking towards me -Phil smiling at me like he always does- as if the rapid waters they were in were calm pond waters ‘like nothing’
As I watch Phil make his way toward me w/his relative – I look beyond Phil over to the right & see an over weight older blond woman wearing a house dress suddenly collapsing face first into the rapid waters
Again, I wanted to figure out what that meant but, before I had a chance I had Phil & his relative right in front of me
Once they reached me, we greeted each other as happy, enthusiastic as usual – he didn’t formally introduce me to his relative, but I knew his adult relative was retarded
——>cut to an airport as like in the Int’l customs area
I’m suddenly Greeting Phil & his wife & We’re all smiles & laughter
I suddenly have to leave so I’m rushing out but Phil tells me to wait because he has something for me, by his excitement I can tell it’s a gift – it turns out to be a ridiculous picture of me like those silly Photoshop kinds where you can put your face onto a superhero
The picture of me was in blue & I apparently was a movie character & I was supposed to be happy about it – I don’t recognize the character but I’m so touched that Phil made such a big deal to give me the picture as if he made it himself & I was infact, sincerely grateful.
——>cut back to the rapid waters area
This time, I’m with Dan & we’re walking together (the mood is light & fun) & we come across a brand new baseball (perfectly white & bright red stitches) – Dan gets excited & tries to pick it up but when he does – The baseball becomes a toy w/feet that starts to walk away – we laugh as Dan tries to catch it but strangely, it quickly walks away – We’re laughing & I tell Dan to hurry & take a picture of it so, he takes out his cell phone & Does take a picture of it.
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Okay, the fact that this dreamer is looking into the dream but doesn’t really see herself, is a clue that this dream doesn’t only affect her, but it affects others as well. Reading the dream, I would suspect that the others that the dream affects as well are those in her family. let’s take this 3-piece dream a piece at a time.
PIECE #1
“Rapid waters. Phil and his relative were walking in it up to their chests. They were smiling.” – The location of the dream is always the most important clue. It took place near rapid waters, which in dreams can many times represent areas of difficulty, uncertainty and personal challenge. Phil is the dreamer’s boss in real life and she describes him as her “best boss ever”. Phil and his relative walking in those choppy waters with a smile on their face is God’s way of giving the dreamer the important strategy of walking through challenging circumstances with a good attitude. The key to not being overtaken by the waters is to have a glad heart.
“Over Phil’s shoulder, the dreamer sees an overweight, old woman in a housedress fall face first into the waters.” – This part of the dream reveals the END of an “old-fashioned” housewife. I believe that this is connected to the dreamer’s identity. Part of the difficulty that this dreamer has been undergoing is the difficulty of breaking off an old part of her identity. The dreamer has been just like Phil: going through rough waters in realizing that an old part of her identity is over. An closed season.
“Just as she tries to figure this out, Phil and his relative reaches her and are smiling. She can also tell that Phil’s relative is retarded.” – Again, Phil and his relative are symbolic of MAKING IT THROUGH difficult circumstances. They key to getting through is to have a peaceful spirit and the decision to remain encouraged. The “retarded” relative further reveals the difficulty that Phil had in crossing the water with someone with an impairment. And yet, his SMILE never changed as he slowly made his way through the water and onto the other side.
This dreamer has been in a very challenging situation. She has been like Phil, immersed in new change and personal challenges, has seen an old part of her identity expire, and has had to choose to continue moving forward even with the difficulty of having those who aren’t thinking straight. However, God is revealing to this dreamer that tenacity and persistence and a happy spirit will be the strategy to make it through!!!!
PIECE #2
“Now the dream is at an airport. Phil is with his wife now and gives the dreamer a gift. A picture of the dreamer’s face pasted over a movie actress. The picture was blue. The dreamer was grateful for the gift.” – Again, Phil represents a person who is of good spirits. I believe that God is highlighting Phil’s character as an important part of breaking through. This time Phil is with his wife. This part of the dream in an airport represents transition. It is usually in an airport where we transition from one flight to another. The gift given to the dreamer was in blue which speaks to me that God is giving the dreamer a revelation about her identity. Here in the first part of the dream, an old part of the dreamer’s personality died. In this part of the dream, God is revealing a new part of the dreamer coming forth. The picture of her face on a movie start represents that there is something that God is going to bring forth from this dreamer’s life that will be very attractive to others. Just as Hollywood stars are admired, God is going to begin to release through this dreamer something admirable. And this is going to be a major revelation to this dreamer! The dreamer is in transition into this new season of her life.
PIECE #3
“The dreamer is back at the water scene, but this time with her son. They’re having a great time together. Suddenly they come across a new baseball. Her son gets excited and as he tries to pick it up, the ball grows legs and walks away. They laugh, but the ball does it again. The son pulls out his cell phone and has the son take a picture of it.” — Again, this part of the dream refers to a difficult challenging place. This last piece is really key. I know that in real life, this dreamer’s son plays baseball. It’s interesting that she and her son are laughing and having a good time by the rapid waters. She picked up on the strategy from Phil and learned the importance of being happy. Again, in a challenging place, she is now displaying a light mood as Phil did. Baseball represents a passion that her son has and yet, it continues to escape him. Although they’re laughing through it, the opportunity continues to escape until they capture it with a picture on the cell phone. Cell phones represent communication. This part of the dream represents a good opportunity that is within grasp and yet continues to escape and communication will be needed in order to “capture” it.
Conclusion — God is speaking to this dreamer about where she’s been, what He’s doing in her life, and what’s up ahead. This dreamer has found herself suddenly immersed in the rapid waters of challenge and seasons changing. At times she has not found a way to cope with what has been happening. And yet in this dream, God is revealing to her that the best way for her to deal with this place of transition and losing the old identity is to be HAPPY!!! This dreamer is also in a place of transition where God is releasing a new part of her identity that will be a major blessing. The end result will be that in this place of challenge, there is going to be a NEW, good opportunity that will present itself. While the dreamer is to continue employing the strategy of happiness, she is to use clear communication to capture an opportunity and to prevent it from escaping her grasp. This dream is key for the dreamer because her going after this opportunity will affect the rest of her family. Remember, God is with you and will help you every step of the way!
Hector Santos
School of the Dreamers