Vanishing Dreams

[Zeon1985]

Long story short, I used to have amazing control over my dreams before I entered college. I could usually fly at will, and I can't tell you how many "evil" entities I beat the crap out of.

Then, one night during college, I wandered into a marble-looking room filled with the impish creatures. A silver-like sword appeared in my hands somehow, and I startes fending them back as best I could, though those things were hard to hit.

Suddenly, I feel a very strong presence behind me, and I whirl around to see a staircase leading into one of the walls that hadn't been there before, with what appeares to be two minataurs standing at the top. Before I could react, the first one leveled a crossbow at me and shot my chest, around my heart.

I didn't actually feel the impact, as I woke up instantly. But I remebr to this day that my chest physically hurt. I didn't think much of it at the time.

Since then, I've not had many lucid sreams at all, averaging about maybe 1 or 2 a month that I can remember, and that's if I'm lucky.

Everyobe I've asked about this seems to think that dream was just my fears getting at me, but that is the only time I've ever seen minataurs in them. And they seemed to be there with a very direct purpose. Lately, my lucid dreaming has been on a slow incline, but nothing like I used to be able to do.

I have my own theories of what exactly took place, but I would like other opinions.

Zeon

[Nahemah]

Then, one night during college, I wandered into a marble-looking room filled with the impish creatures. A silver-like sword appeared in my hands somehow, and I startes fending them back as best I could, though those things were hard to hit.

The sword sounds interesting. Was it new to you?

Suddenly, I feel a very strong presence behind me, and I whirl around to see a staircase leading into one of the walls that hadn't been there before, with what appeares to be two minataurs standing at the top. Before I could react, the first one leveled a crossbow at me and shot my chest, around my heart.

Minotaures are notorious for guarding labyrinths...they are a little jumpy, lol.

The staircase into the wall sounds absolutely compelling, to me.

My own instincts would be to prompt a revisit and try to check out that stairway. How to appease trigger happy Minotaurs would also be high on my list of to do's in the waking world, before attempting a revisit.

I'd prolly have dropped the sword first though. Did you still have it when you got shot?

I 'm guessing this dreamscape is significant and it pertains to your inner temple/higher self, or other revelatory sign or symbol of spiritual development.

I didn't actually feel the impact, as I woke up instantly. But I remember to this day that my chest physically hurt. I didn't think much of it at the time.

To some this wolud be significant in the sense of the chakral energies,to me it is more 'assemblage point/power centre' but still,hitting you in the heart,very symbolically/metaphorically telling,no...?

Since then, I've not had many lucid sreams at all, averaging about maybe 1 or 2 a month that I can remember, and that's if I'm lucky.

Everyobe I've asked about this seems to think that dream was just my fears getting at me, but that is the only time I've ever seen minataurs in them. And they seemed to be there with a very direct purpose. Lately, my lucid dreaming has been on a slow incline, but nothing like I used to be able to do.

I don't think so,but in the time since, perhaps. You are not sure of yourself anymore, what worked before, dosen't now, this was a new and somewhat shocking development and you've lost your 'touch' so to speak. Ring any bells?

I've been there and my own big experience was similar ,but I couldn't partake of hand to hand combat in mine, my movements were like swimming through treacle and I was slow and weak. I finally grokked that I wasn't meant to fight my way out.

Stop,look and listen, before flying off the handle, things are not always as they seem and I could choose to slow what was around me rather than be slowed, long lesson short, for me : power is nothing without control.

Perhaps there is a prize at the end of that staircase or a new place to go. It' s worth going back to see. And you may find when you resolve this, that you have a new and better awareness and control?

[Zeon1985]

Unfortunately, eveything in my dreams is random. The sword may have been a manifestation of my courage and resolve, but it was a first (and last).

The room was no labrynth, I managed to meander my way in from another random setting. There were no other openings upon entering for certain, and I'm half certain that the way I came in was sealed shut during my "visit". The staircase was not there until I whirled around in reaction to their presence, which was pretty powerful and dreadful.

I have not seen them since, and I never saw or felt them beforehand either.

The chakra point you mention is interesting because, although I refer to my inner power as simple "energy", it falls in line with my theory.

As far as confidence goes, I didn't realize the significance of this coincidence until a few weeks later, because honestly, I wasn't really thinking about it. I'm still attempting to fix what was broken, and I have confidence that whatever was done is slowly mending.

A few points you stated fall along what I believe happened, but a lot of it seems fruedian, which is not how I view what happened, specifically regarding the fact that I had physical pain upon awakening.

The minataur never gave me a chance to do anything, much less show I was no threat. My facing them, the surprise of their appearance, and the crossbolt hitting was all in a span of roughly a couple seconds. And I could tell they were not there by my subconcious. They didn't feel right at all in comparison to any other environment, object, or being I've come across.

I know I'm right about this because ocer the years since, I've felt the same unfamiliarity with a few other beings I've come across.

I know I'm shutting a lot of pounts down. and if I'm misunderstanding any, please let me know. The fact of the matter is that those two minataur were not from me. I know this for a fact. They did not belong there.

I just hope I can find a way to speed the healing process, as I feel the lack of these dreams, or dreams in general, is blocking my energy from functioning the way I need it to.

Thanks for your input. I've tried researching this matter, but I only ever found the mythological and Fruedian meanings of their existance, and that really doesn't help me. The one thing I definitely intend to do is figure out why they were there.

Zeon

[Nahemah]

Unfortunately, eveything in my dreams is random. The sword may have been a manifestation of my courage and resolve, but it was a first (and last).

So, the sword was new to you. It may also be a manifestation of your defensiveness/ insecurity or fear of attack, equally so, perhaps?

The room was no labrynth, I managed to meander my way in from another random setting. There were no other openings upon entering for certain, and I'm half certain that the way I came in was sealed shut during my "visit". The staircase was not there until I whirled around in reaction to their presence, which was pretty powerful and dreadful.

I didn't say it was a labyrinth you were in, I said Minotaurs are notorious for guarding Labyrinths.

Note the notorious in that, it was a light hearted reference to a serious point.

Perhaps the Labyrinth is beyond the staircase? Just saying.


So,You can't go back and and the staircase is looking like the only other avenue out?

Barred by something terrifying and also new to you.

Sounds a lot more Jungian than Freudian to me. But that is my opinion,only.

The physical pain on awakening, by the way, this is consistent with lucidity and also sleep paralysis which often walks alongside the lucid dreamer.

The minataur never gave me a chance to do anything, much less show I was no threat. My facing them, the surprise of their appearance, and the crossbolt hitting was all in a span of roughly a couple seconds. And I could tell they were not there by my subconcious. They didn't feel right at all in comparison to any other environment, object, or being I've come across.

Cross your heart? And hope not to die.
The cross[bow ] and the heart seem to be sideways yet obvious symbols or markers to me, am I so wrong in that?
[If so,I apologise.]

And, why is unfamiliarity something that must always be outside yourself ,how are you so very certain of this, may I ask?

Whether internal or externally generated, you can pass them if you wish and your will is strong enough, it's your dream and your mind, and you alone must decide whether you will be master or servant.

I 'll bow out now.

[Zeon1985]

I meant no offense. I apologize if I managed to do that. I only meant to argue my view only.

Ease understand, this has been an issue I've been dealing with for a while. It has me frustrated, and I can't shake the feeling that there was more to their presence than met the eye.

Perhaps it is something I just need to get past. I'm resolved to doing that, as this also has close corrolation with being able to readily communicate with Lyra, my guide.

Truth be told, maybe I'm just too hot headed to think things through or calm myself to appraoch a lot of things. And that definitely something I can work on.

I do appreciate the wisdom I've recieved thus far in all aspects.

Zeon

[Nahemah]

I wasn't offended at all, it's fine and I am sorry if it seemed that way. [thumbup]

I sometimes ask a lot of questions, lol, but that's so I can get as clear a picture as possible and my writing style can be a bit direct when I do. Sorry.

I think you have a lot going on and yes, I know how frustrating it can be when you are seeking answers and not making much progress. It still happens often to me and to others, despite having gained a lot of experience and knowledge over the years, the curve balls still keep on coming, from time to time. It seems there's always more to learn.

I was giving my opinion based on my own understanding, it's not the only opinion nor the only valid explanation either, I 'm sure and as I work from an analytical perspective a lot of what I say is psychologically based, especially in regards to dreams and dreamscapes.

[Zeon1985]

Had a random dream last night. Thought I'd share for opinions.

It was based somewhere in a dynasty era (samurai-ish) and was a circle dream (repetetive in nature). Essentially i was being led fro one area to another recieving advice and information (blurry at best, really can't remember). The point that stood out the most was that a couple people (a wonan and a seemingly powerful and wise man, as I could tell by his aura) were trying to give me a sword with a specially crafted hilt. The first couple rounds, I remember not wanting anything to do with it. But the next round, I was going to somewhat reluctantly take it, but just before that, my alarm for work woke me up.

A few fruedisms I can see thete, but they were very intent on giving me this sword. The woman felt very familiar, and if I'm recalling correctly, sensuos (sensuality) in nature. I have a feeling she may have been Lyra, but I can't telk for certain.

The reason I'm posting this dream is because the few dreams I have always have sonething important happening, a sense of urgency I can't describe. It's sort of like they are trying to tell me something, or trying to give me something of importance.

Looking for some input here, any advice would be appreciated, as I'm not sure at all how to view this.

Best wishes,

Zeon