I've been dreaming quite a bit lately. Most of the time, even when I remember many vivid details, they don't preoccupy my mind. However, this morning's dream is a bit different. I only recall a few specific details, but I can't seem to stop thinking about it.

I dreamed of three men - none of whom I know - and I cannot recall what they looked like, sounded like or much else about them. I recall the following things:

1) I was in a car with the first man. He was driving me somewhere - before I arrived, I didn't know where. He felt comforting and reassuring and when I left him and got out of the car, he passed me a card with his contact information. He told me that he would come for me when I needed to leave; all I had to do was contact him.

2) I was standing near what appeared to be a bar, but drinks were not being served. Next to me was another man. We were conversing, but I do not recall details. From what I recall, the conversation was intellectually stimulating. I don't know exactly what he asked me before the conversation ended, but it had something to do with getting together at the end to continue our discussion. He had a warm smile.

3) I was sitting in the third row of four rows of chairs. It seemed that I was watching a presentation of some sort. A woman was at the podium speaking, but I wasn't paying attention. At some point, I even recall seriously slouching in my chair and nearly falling asleep. Shortly after I sat back up and leaned forward a bit, I felt a hand rubbing my back gently. The chair seemed to lose its back, as there appeared to be no barrier between myself and the person behind me. I didn't turn around to find out who was rubbing my back - it seemed natural; like I shouldn't have been shocked to have it happen. I could feel a breath near my ear, a presence directly behind me. Though I can't recall again what was said, the man whispered in my ear some sort of a compliment. I felt a warmth run through me in response and I felt happy. While not overtly sexual, that appeared to be this man's theme.

4) I was standing alone in a back yard. I was about to rejoin the second man (intellect), but my phone rang and I answered it to hear the third man (emotion/sex). He asked me if I was ready to leave. I made a quick excuse to intellect and told him I'd meet him later that evening somewhere. I proceeded to walk towards the front of the building - presumably towards where emotion/sex had called me from. My dream ended there, interrupted by my alarm.

I see the three men as representative of things being offered...and things that I desire. But beyond that, I don't understand. What am I looking for? Why would I dream of strangers that I recall vividly, but now cannot remember?

When the third man was rubbing my back, I felt his hand there. It was more than real. I could feel his breath. I think I identified most strongly with his part of the dream.

Anyhow...just wanted to share...

[Thunder Bow]

The 3 men are One and The Same. They are You. You are no longer separating yourself from your Self, thus the chair had no back (no barrier). You were experiencing your warm intellectual self and your warm Sexual self. You are walking into Yourself! You no longer feel the need to protect yourself.

Is the chair back the only indication that they are me? I guess I'm trying to understand how you came to that conclusion.

[Thunder Bow]

Originally Posted by FrightenedRabbit

Is the chair back the only indication that they are me? I guess I'm trying to understand how you came to that conclusion.

No, the chair back represents the removal of separation between you and the 3 that are one. They are you. They represent principal parts of yourself, they are part of who you are!

Thanks for your interpretation. I'm having a hard time identifying with it, mind you. Nothing about what is happening to me right now says that I'm ready to no longer need protection. I don't feel closer to knowing myself; in fact, I've never felt more uncertain about who I am. If my unconscious self believes differently, I sure hope it decides to share its feelings with me sooner rather than later.

[Thunder Bow]

Originally Posted by FrightenedRabbit

Thanks for your interpretation. I'm having a hard time identifying with it, mind you. Nothing about what is happening to me right now says that I'm ready to no longer need protection. I don't feel closer to knowing myself; in fact, I've never felt more uncertain about who I am. If my unconscious self believes differently, I sure hope it decides to share its feelings with me sooner rather than later.

You above description perfectly describes what you should be feeling as you go through process of self intergration. You are no longer protecting yourself from yourself. However you my still feel the need to protect yourself from the out side world. You are now in the process of accepting and being your own self counsel. You are beginning to like yourself, go with that please!