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October 23, 2010
The Dream about the Little Yellow Cosmetics Bag
Last night I dreamed that I was cleaning out my closet and came across a little yellow cosmetics bag that someone had given me. I had never used it or even opened it. But this time I decided to take a look inside.
I discovered that the bag came fully loaded with various cosmetic and toiletry items—makeup remover wipes, mascara, shampoo, etc. One cylindrical compartment even contained a handful of twenty-dollar bills rolled up into a neat wad of emergency cash. I was stunned and immediately thought of all the times I could have used that money.
Waking up this morning, I think the dream means that I already have everything I need. That I should stop feeling so deficient, and stop using my perceived deficiency as an excuse. For example, I need to stop saying to myself "Oh, if only I had more willpower, then I could lose some weight and be more healthy." Or, "If only I had more time, then I could finish revising that novel and send it out again." I need to stop looking outside myself for things to make it okay—stop looking to food, clothes, and other people's approval to make myself feel better.
The main message of the dream: I already have everything I need.
Gotta remember that.
Posted by Selena at October 23, 2010 07:07 AM