Jung and other symbol experts tell us that water represents the unconscious mind, and light is a symbol of awareness, or consciousness.
The Dream: I am sinking in a bay which surrounds a park. The water level varies from place to place. I sink below the surface, holding a flashlight in my left hand. I am not worried about going down, knowing I will come up again, but I am worried about letting go of the flashlight. Can I hold onto it?
When I come up I try to get to Clark, who is standing in a shallow area near the shore. I struggle a little to keep my head above water. “Put out your hand,” I say, “I can’t see.”
Interpretation: The dream is about illuminating an aspect of my unconscious. I’m shining a light on it. Can I keep it up?
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