Lost in Episcopal Church

Date: 2/3/2024

I attend Sunday service at the Episcopal Church I used to go to in Eugene with my Aunt Evelyn and Uncle David. It looks more like Grace Cathedral in SF and parts of the Vatican. It’s very large and opulent with lots of congregants. I leave my purse in a pew and can’t remember where I was sitting. I ask two men to help me call my daughters and aunt to let them know where I am so we can connect later. The men want to wait in a long line to get coffee and promise to help me once they have their coffee. I get tired of waiting. I go to an administrative office where a woman agrees to call them for me. I have to fill out a lot of forms. The pens don’t work and the forms are long and complicated. Again, I get frustrated at how long it’s taking. I find myself in a beautiful, extensive semi-wild garden with White Oaks with mistletoe, reminiscent of a water color I saw of local White Oaks. I’m fascinated. There’s a large, spectacular pond full of pink lotuses with two men, maybe a father and son, who are maintaining the pond. The older man rides a small version of a tame Nessie who helps him clean out algae and water weeds with a net. I want to explore the garden and watch the men who maintain it with the magical small Nessie, but I’m too anxious about connecting with my family so they don’t worry and I have plans to see them later.

AI generated interpretation This dream seems to indicate a sense of being lost or disoriented in a familiar setting, represented by attending the Episcopal Church. The confusion is further highlighted by the merging of different elements from different places, such as Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and parts of the Vatican. This may suggest a blending or mixing of different influences or expectations in your waking life. The fact that you leave your purse and can't remember where you were sitting signifies a loss of control or a feeling of being disconnected from your personal belongings and sense of identity. This could represent a fear of losing something important or a sense of being overwhelmed by external factors. The interaction with the two men highlights a desire for assistance and support in reconnecting with your family. However, their hesitance to help until they have their coffee may reflect a sense of frustration with the lack of immediate assistance or understanding from those around you. This frustration is emphasized again when you have to endure a lengthy and complicated process of filling out forms, which further delays your ability to reconnect with your family. The transition to the beautiful, extensive garden possibly symbolizes a longing for tranquility and a respite from the chaos and confusion in your waking life. The presence of the White Oaks with mistletoe may represent natural and harmonious connections, while the pond with pink lotuses symbolizes beauty and spiritual awakening. The maintenance of the pond by the older man and the small Nessie suggest a need for order and nurturing in your life. However, despite the allure of the garden, your anxiety about connecting with your family prevents you from fully exploring and immersing yourself in this peaceful environment. This may suggest that there are responsibilities or obligations in your waking life that make it difficult to fully engage in personal enjoyment or relaxation. Overall, this dream appears to reflect a sense of disconnection, frustration, and the longing for support and connection with loved ones amidst the chaos and complication of everyday life. It could indicate a need to find a balance between fulfilling your obligations and responsibilities while also taking care of your own well-being and cultivating meaningful connections.