The Hotel

Date: 7/17/2024

Al and I were staying in a hotel. It was large and fairly nice. I seemed to remember that it was snowing outside, so we cdnt have been in Florida... Vincent ran this hotel ( the nasty nasty man that ran a hotel Al and I had stayed in for a while about a year ago ). He showed us to our room and handed me a nice red & white 3-wick candle. I thanked him, and once in our room, I lit it. Over the course of the next couple days, Al and I went about our business. I checked out the hotel and found it had a library in it. There were also different rooms for ppl to party in. There was an 80's themed room, an anime themed room, I remember thinking I was glad there was a punk themed room that maybe Al and I could check out sometime. Looking outside through a large window, I saw a few cops getting out of their cop cars. The lights were flashing. As they walked through the doors and came inside, they pointed and called out to me. I took off! I ran to our room and told Al to get his things and run! I said I would meet him outside. There was something I had to do first. I ran around the hotel, until I ran straight into Vincent. He is the one I was looking for. I ask why. He says, "You know, I was hoping to be able to throw you guys in jail! I was going to tell the cops that you stole my property and used it all up ( the candle )! But when I brought it up, the cops just said, "Tourists always think they can just use everything in the room! But since it *was* in the hotel room, we can't do anything about it. There's no law against simply being rude guests!" Again, I ask, "But WHY?? What did we do to you??" He said, "You acted like you could fix anything! You told me you could fix my problems!" I interrupted and said, "No! I said only YOU can fix your problems, but that we would be there for you to HELP, if you wanted it!" "Yeah yeah, whatever". "What did we do to make you hate us so much?!" Finally he broke down and told us the truth. "Fine! Okay! You were too nice! Alright?! It isn't natural to be so nice! There had to be something wrong with you!" I asked, "That's it? We were just too nice to you?" He said yeah. I gave him a hug and made my way out of the hotel.

AI generated interpretation This dream seems to reflect a complex interplay of themes related to interpersonal relationships, power dynamics, and self-perception. The setting of a hotel can symbolize a transient or temporary situation, possibly indicating a sense of uncertainty or lack of stability in your waking life. The presence of Al, Vincent, and the different themed rooms within the hotel suggests a mix of familiar and unfamiliar elements, highlighting the coexistence of past experiences and future possibilities. The introduction of Vincent as the hotel manager may represent a figure of authority or control in your life, potentially linked to past confrontations or unresolved issues. Vincent's attempt to incriminate you and Al for using the candle without permission could symbolize feelings of being unfairly judged or misunderstood by others. The interaction with the police officers and your subsequent escape from them may indicate a sense of fear or anxiety about being caught or exposed for something you feel guilty about or fear being judged for. Your decision to confront Vincent and seek an explanation for his hostility towards you and Al suggests a desire for clarity and closure in a troubling situation. Vincent's explanation that your kindness and willingness to help him were perceived as threatening or suspicious may reflect deeper insecurities or fears about your own character and intentions. The realization that being "too nice" was the root of his resentment highlights the complexities of human relationships and the potential for misunderstandings based on differing perceptions and expectations. Your decision to embrace Vincent and leave the hotel at the end of the dream could signify a resolution or acceptance of the situation, as well as a sense of self-assurance and integrity in the face of adversity. Overall, this dream may be prompting you to reflect on your relationships, boundaries, and beliefs about kindness and forgiveness in your waking life.