Dream visualization
Dream Summary
The dream features the dreamer visiting a familiar, dream-version of Esalen with her husband and an elderly lady in an RV. Concerns arise over navigation and fitting in, as well as indulgence in prohibited bannocks. The theme of change is seen in the ever-evolving setting. Potentially relevant family dynamics emerge with a faulty sink.
Interpretation
Exploration of the dreamer's connection to Esalen as a personal or spiritual retreat. Possible anxiety about 'fitting in' or 'belonging', as seen in the worry about not having paid for the food. The dream may reflect a search for direction and clarity, portrayed by the husband's difficulty with the map. The sink and its flooding might represent concerns about emotions overflowing or issues in the family dynamic.
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