My Dream -- Shopping For a Bra

Shopping
for a Bra

The Dream

I was dreaming I was at my Aunt Anita's house. I was about 12 or 13, I
think. She was expecting company, when I suddenly realized I wasn't
wearing a bra. In fact, I was wearing a spaghetti strap midriff t-shirt
and short shorts -- something I would NEVER wear then or now. I
decided to go out to buy a bra before anyone came. I went out to the
street and started looking for a store only I didn't know where I was.
Then I met my Aunt Anita in the street and she pointed out the store
right on the corner in front of us. When I walked in, I immediately saw
the bras, but when I got to where they were, they weren't there. My
aunt came over and helped me find them. Only they didn't have my
size. I kept looking and looking. Then I saw another rack of them, but
again, when I got there, they weren't there. Once again, my aunt
came over and pointed them out and once again, they didn't have my
size. I decided to buy one that was too small and wear it -- it was
better then going braless, wasn't it?

The Symbols

It's dificult to pinpoint exact symbols in this dream as the actions in
the dream speak more directly to me. One of the keys to deciphering
your dreams is to realize that the mind uses more than just different
symbols, it uses actions, and metaphors and picture puzzles. Many
times, a recent event is used as the basis -- in this case, yesterday, I
recalled in an email to an elemantary schoolmate, an embarrasing
incident in school when I wasn't wearing a bra. It's not unusual to be
looking (or searching) for something in your dream -- only you will
know what it is that you are seeking -- something physical, emotional,
intellectual or spiritual? The other symbols in the dream my provide
insight. The bra (and other undergarments) symbolize hidden desires
or prejudices and the clothing you wear is an indication of the side of
yourself that you show to the world.

The Interpretation

I think the fact that I was looking for the bra and saw it and then it
wasn't where I saw it symbolizes my most deep seated desire in life. I
knew what I was looking for, I saw it within reach and then it was gone
-- it happened several times in my life. Then I bought a bra that didn't
fit -- I settled for less than what I needed -- another comparison to my
life. My Aunt Anita is symbolizing -- a need (sounds like Anita, doesn't
it?) A need to fit this desire into what others think my life should be
(the bra didn't fit and I was dressed like most adolescents dressed
though I would never dress that way myself). The clothing I am
wearing is skimpy indicating to me that I am not showing my true self
to the world. The fact that the store I was looking for was right in
front of me, and I failed to see it, is telling me that I am failing to
recognize opportunities to fill this need.

My Action Plan

My action plan for this dream is re-examine this desire -- is it
realisitic, do I still want it, or am I simply searching for it because I've
been doing it so long? I also need to work on trusting my intuition so
that I don't miss out on these opportunities.