It's so interesting how physical dynamics show up in the dreamscape as well? I wonder what may be causing you to hold your breath...and why does the psyche image that as drowning vs something else? Swimming in/going under the water can sometimes speak to being within the unconscious, which is also what dreams are, submergence in that spa…
It's so interesting how physical dynamics show up in the dreamscape as well? I wonder what may be causing you to hold your breath...and why does the psyche image that as drowning vs something else? Swimming in/going under the water can sometimes speak to being within the unconscious, which is also what dreams are, submergence in that space. Were you perhaps touching into something deeper that caused the body to tense, and now that you've processed it, you have a greater sense of ease, breathing where before you struggled?
Water dreams are deeply complex, I've written about them a few times on my Substack. Not only is it submergence in the unconscious, but touches us into the fluidity of psyche, the mercurial depths of our being, it helps us dissolve what is rigid, tune into where currents are forming and moving.
It's so interesting how physical dynamics show up in the dreamscape as well? I wonder what may be causing you to hold your breath...and why does the psyche image that as drowning vs something else? Swimming in/going under the water can sometimes speak to being within the unconscious, which is also what dreams are, submergence in that space. Were you perhaps touching into something deeper that caused the body to tense, and now that you've processed it, you have a greater sense of ease, breathing where before you struggled?
Water dreams are deeply complex, I've written about them a few times on my Substack. Not only is it submergence in the unconscious, but touches us into the fluidity of psyche, the mercurial depths of our being, it helps us dissolve what is rigid, tune into where currents are forming and moving.
Wow, this is beautiful, and definitely something for me to dive into more - I'll begin by going through your substack on water dreams!
Thank you for introducing such a fascinating topic.
You're welcome! Hope you enjoy the other articles and offerings :)