Role of the Rebus in Dream Interpretation

In a recent thread interpreting a dream, Oliver used the word "rebus".

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rebus [ree-buss]
A representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols, often presented as a puzzle.

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I thought I'd take a bit of time to illustrate the concept of dreams communicating their messages in the form of a rebus. To find out more, go to the Dream Interpretation section of http://www.kurtleland.com/

Recently, I had a short run of dreams in which I was appalled to find myself physically a male and expected to perform in male roles. In the first dream the actor Don Adams, passed me in the opposite direction. My first association was with "Don" being the male variation on my name "Donna". Then thought Adams and the association with "Adam" as representative of "Man". Oliver suggested to me that the dreams were about my reluctance to integrate male aspects of myself, the yang factor, if you like. This actually began to make more and more sense and brought me back to the rebus in the original dream in the series.

Further associations with "Don", yielded the idea of "Don" as a teacher. Then, there was also the aspect of "donning" as in wearing. So, this male aspect that I needed to wear had something to teach me. It was only then that I would "Get Smart", which, of course, is the series for which Don Adams was known and the very first association I made in interpreting the dream. My ability to integrate the male would be the secret agent that would facilitate my progress.

Hehe, I've had that dream a couple of times. I'm never appalled, I am just extra careful to make sure that I'm doing habitual things the 'guy way', like wrapping my bath towel around my waist instead of my chest. I don't know what that says about my issues with my male side. :)

"Would you believe that made me smile?"
Sorry I couldn't help myself. :)

VioletImagery, I guess if you hadn't made that towel adjustment you would have "missed it by that much". :D

* feels strong to urge to sing "Secret Agent Man, Secret Agent Man * ;)

Oliver

:lol: :lol: :lol:

BTW, wonderful and excellent interpretation, BeeK. 8)

Oliver

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BTW, wonderful and excellent interpretation, BeeK.

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It's clever that dreaming brain! :lol: