Sigmund Freud, the father of
modern psychoanalytic theory, believed dreams represented a disguised
fulfillment of a repressed wish. He
believed studying dreams provided the easiest road to understanding the
unconscious activities of the mind. According
to Freud, all of our experiences are stored in the unconscious and have an
effect on our minds and behaviors.
I had my recurring dream of being
in a building and searching for the exit.
But in a recent dream I found my way out.
I then began walking for what seemed like an eternity until I finally woke
up. I learned that walking in your
dreams is a symbolic journey of life, and it can mean new beginnings. As my work environment changes and my duties
continue to evolve, my reaction to outside changes as an ACOA intensified.
I considered if I was happy or
content in my dream and learned that if I’m simply walking away from a
situation, then this can mean I will be forced to make a choice in my life in
the near future. I believe that on an
unconscious level, I already knew this was true. My decision whether or not to retire in 2018
depends on my level of happiest or contentment with my current work situation
and what changes lie ahead in the future.
ACOAs tend to be hyper vigilant
and constantly scan their surroundings for potential catastrophes. This is a trait that I must get a handle on. My challenge is to adapt the Spanish phrase que sera, sera (whatever will be will
be) to my daily mantra. I must rest in
the knowledge that if something is fated to happen, I cannot stop it from
happening. I cannot foretell (or
control) the future.
Hi, I’m Liz Hawkins and I’m a
recovering Adult Child of an Alcoholic.
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