WAY back on Aug 29, 2009, in reply to me, Matt wrote:And so I think in a sense you are right. She may be in my dreams a lot b/c she represents the very instinctive 'crush', 'love at first sight,' 'ideal,' 'summer fling' kind of relationship.
(I hadn't replied).
Interestingly enough, I had a dream this weekend about a young woman I had a 'crush' on when I was in Bible college (around 1980!). I would see her when I emptied her trash can (I was on Work-Study; she was the president's secretary, also on Work-Study).
Back then, she had a 'steady' boyfriend & I felt like asking her 'out' would be wrong. In any event, they got engaged & married. She continued to work in the president's office and seemed VERY unhappy. I would just say "Hello" or maybe "Well, I hope you are feeling better soon" (after asking how she was doing).
In any event, the guy seemed like one of those 'control freaks'. He would come around her office and they would be arguing.
So.
This weekend I had a dream that a 'monster' of some sort had attacked her. I came to her rescue. She exclaimed, "Thank you, Rick!" & I woke up.
Now, once again, I'm not 'into' Carl Jung these days.
But Jung did describe
some dreams as being 'compensatory'. Theory being, they provide something lacking in normal (waking) consciousness.
I hadn't thought of this lady for years. But my interpretation of the dream is: 1) I don't have a 'girlfriend' and thus, 2) have no 'crush' on anyone and, 3) this area of my life is basically a 'blank' --- and to sum it up, I, 4) prayed for her.
Jung was Far Out on a lot of stuff. But these inner unconscious feelings or emotions (or whatEVER they are); they can be tricky.
Lastly, when I WAS deeply into Jung (not claiming to be a Christian), I could literally 'control' my dreams to a degree. I kept a log book about them & sought guidance through them.
I'm thinking that, perhaps, through God, you might be able to "will" these dreams away, Matt. I've never done this as a believer b/c most of my recurring dreams are very pleasant (such as: I dream I'm fellowshiping with all my friends from Bible college). This dream needs no interpretation: that fellowship still exists, albeit in mostly memories, though I have contacted some old Bible college friends on Facebook!