I dreamed that we had arranged to meet Mom at the restaurant on the upper floor of Liba Department Store (which has since closed) for a meal. Then, out of nowhere, Mom appeared at our doorstep wearing a hat and sunglasses, asking how we were supposed to meet and how she should get there. Time was running out, and she needed to catch a ride.
I explained to her how to take the bus. She pulled out a handful of five-dollar coins from her purse and asked if she could use them for the fare. I told her she could.
Standing at the door, she seemed a bit hesitant. I told her that my husband was showering, and I would take my turn after him. I suggested that she wait at our place for a bit, and then we could drive there together.
After thinking for a moment, Mom decided she wanted to practice taking the bus on her own. I asked, "Are you sure?" since taking the bus would take longer, and in the meantime, I could fit in my shower. She confirmed her decision. I thought to myself that I needed to hurry and shower, or else I’d be late.
Just as she was about to leave, Mom suddenly turned back and asked if I wanted to go sing karaoke later. I thought, "Weren’t we just planning to eat?" She asked again, "Do you want to go sing? I haven’t heard you sing in a long time."
I was in a rush to shower, so after a quick moment of thought, I ran to the door and shouted, "You decide what to eat! You decide if we sing! I’ll see you at the entrance of Liba later!"
At this point, the scene shifted, and suddenly, I was already at the entrance of Liba. Mom asked, "Where are we supposed to meet?" I told her, "At the corner entrance of Liba Department Store!" She still seemed unsure. Standing at the entrance, I reassured her, "Just wait for me here." She said, "Okay," and then left to catch her ride.
I remained at the entrance of Liba, still remembering that I needed to go home and shower.
I saw a curved staircase and thought, "I need to hurry upstairs and get home to shower." As I entered the stairwell, I found it packed with department store goods—huge bags of clothes and piles of children's underwear scattered messily on the steps, as if a vendor had left their stock there.
I hurried up the stairs, worried that I wouldn’t have enough time to shower. I tried to avoid stepping on the underwear strewn across the floor and kept running upward.
When I reached the top, I was met with a wall. "Huh? How could this be?" I quickly ran back down.
At the entrance, I saw a security guard. I looked around and noticed several staircases. Since I had taken the one to the guard’s right earlier, I spotted another staircase on the left and decided to try that one instead.
Then, I saw a sign confirming that this path would lead to my building. Unlike the curved staircase before, this one was straight. So, I dashed up as fast as I could.
I reached a corridor that looked like a sky bridge. It felt like I was in Building B, while my home was in Building A. If I crossed this bridge, I’d be back in A.
I thought to myself, "I need to hurry home and shower. Otherwise, I’ll be late."
夢見我們跟媽媽約了要一起到力霸百貨 (現已歇業) 樓上餐廳吃飯。然後媽媽戴個帽子和太陽眼鏡，突然出現在我們家門口，問我要怎麼約，怎麼去。時間快到了，她要去坐車。
我告訴她要如何坐公車。她從皮包裡拿出一堆五元銅板，問我可以用來坐車嗎？我說可以。
她站在門口，看來有些猶豫。我跟她說，我老公正在洗澡，待會換我洗。不然先在我們家等一下，待會一起開車過去。
媽媽想了想，她說想要自己練習坐車過去。我問她「真的嗎？」因為我想說坐公車的時間比較久，這段時間我剛好可以洗澡。媽媽確定要坐公車。我心想我得趕快去洗澡，不然待會我就會遲到了。
媽媽說她要準備去搭車囉！突然她又回頭，問我待會要不要去唱歌。我心想「不是說吃飯嗎？」她再問「要不要一起去唱歌啊？好久沒有聽到你唱歌了。」我急著想要趕快洗澡，想了一下，我衝到門口，跟媽媽喊著說「反正吃什麼你決定啦！要唱歌也你決定啦！我們待會在力霸門口見。」
此時場景變得有些混淆，變成我來到力霸門口。媽媽問我「我們是約在哪裡等啊？」我說「就是力霸百貨那個轉角口啊！」媽媽似乎還是搞不清楚。我站在力霸門口，跟她說「就是這裡，你就站在這裡等我。」媽媽回說「好」，就去搭車了。
我站在力霸門口，仍記得我要上樓回家，準備去洗澡。
我看到一個弧形樓梯，心想「我要趕快上樓，回家去洗澡。」我進了樓梯間，裡面堆滿百貨公司的貨品。有一大包一大包的衣服，還有一堆小朋友的內褲，亂丟在階梯上，感覺像是有廠商在那裡堆貨。
我急急忙忙要上樓，想說不然我不夠時間洗澡。我試著跳過這些滿地亂丟的內褲，不要踩到它，繼續跑上樓。
我來到樓頂，竟然是一面牆。我心想「蛤？怎麼會這樣子？」我趕快衝下樓。經過門口，看到有個警衛。我東張西望，看到好幾個樓梯。因為我剛才是去警衛右邊的樓梯，我看到左側也有個樓梯，準備要從這裡上去。
然後我看到一個指標，確定它可以通到我們家的那棟樓。這是直的樓梯，和先前弧形的樓梯不同。我就這樣子一路衝衝衝，衝上去。
我來到一個像是天橋的廊道，像是我現在在 B 棟，我們家在 A 棟。所以過了這個天橋，就可以回到 A 棟。我心想「我要趕快回家洗澡。不然的話，我就會遲到了。」
這個夢境可以從榮格心理學的角度進行解析，特別是從個人潛意識和集體潛意識的角度來探討夢中的象徵和情節。榮格認為，夢是潛意識與意識之間的橋樑，夢中的象徵和情節往往反映了個人的心理狀態、內在衝突以及潛意識中的原型（Archetypes）。以下是一些可能的解析方向：
1. 母親的原型（The Mother Archetype）
夢中的「媽媽」可能代表榮格所說的「母親原型」。母親原型象徵著養育、保護、安全感，但也可能代表依賴、控制或過去的未解決情感。夢中媽媽的行為（戴帽子和太陽眼鏡、猶豫是否坐公車、提出唱歌的建議）可能反映了你與母親之間的關係動態，或者你內在對母親形象的感受。
媽媽的猶豫與獨立性：媽媽想要「練習坐車」，可能象徵你對母親的獨立性的觀察，或者你內在對母親角色的重新評估。這可能反映了你對母親的依賴與獨立之間的矛盾情感。
唱歌的邀請：媽媽突然提出「要不要去唱歌」，可能象徵一種情感的表達或釋放。唱歌在夢中常與情感表達、創造力或內在聲音相關，這可能暗示你與母親之間的情感交流或未解決的情感議題。
2. 時間壓力與自我準備
夢中反覆出現「趕時間洗澡」的情節，可能象徵你對「準備」或「自我整理」的焦慮。洗澡在夢中常與淨化、更新或重新開始相關，而時間壓力則可能反映你在現實生活中對某種責任或角色的焦慮。
洗澡的象徵：洗澡可能代表你希望「洗去」某些情感或壓力，或者準備好面對某種新的情境。夢中你急於洗澡，卻被各種障礙（如樓梯上的貨物）阻擋，可能象徵你在現實生活中感到時間不夠用，或者內在有未解決的問題阻礙你的進展。
遲到的焦慮：夢中對遲到的擔心，可能反映你對未能履行責任或未能達到他人期望的恐懼。
3. 力霸百貨與樓梯的象徵
力霸百貨（已歇業）和樓梯是夢中重要的場景，可能具有特定的象徵意義。
力霸百貨：作為一個已歇業的場所，力霸百貨可能象徵過去的情感記憶或某種已經結束的階段。夢中你和媽媽約在這裡見面，可能暗示你正在回顧或處理與母親相關的過去經驗。
弧形樓梯與直樓梯：樓梯在夢中常象徵「上升」或「進步」，但也可能代表通往潛意識的通道。弧形樓梯被貨物阻擋，可能象徵你在追求目標時遇到的障礙；而直樓梯則可能代表一條更直接、清晰的路徑。這可能反映你內在對如何解決問題的思考（繞路 vs. 直行）。
天橋與回家的路：天橋象徵連接兩個不同領域的橋樑，可能代表你正在嘗試整合內在的兩個面向（如理性與感性、過去與現在）。回家的路則可能象徵你對安全感或歸屬感的追求。
4. 混亂與障礙
夢中樓梯間堆滿貨物（特別是小朋友的內褲），可能象徵你內在的混亂或未解決的情感。這些障礙物可能是潛意識中未被處理的情感記憶或童年經驗的象徵。
小朋友的內褲：這可能與童年或早期的情感記憶相關，暗示某些未解決的童年議題正在影響你當下的生活。
跳過障礙：你試圖跳過這些障礙，可能象徵你正在努力克服這些情感上的困難，但這些問題仍然存在，並可能阻礙你的進展。
5. 警衛與方向感
夢中出現的警衛可能象徵你內在的「守護者」或「監督者」，代表你對規則、秩序或安全的關注。警衛的存在可能暗示你正在尋找一種更安全或更有秩序的方式來解決問題。
多個樓梯與選擇：夢中你看到多個樓梯，並最終選擇了一條直樓梯，可能象徵你正在面對多種選擇，並試圖找到最直接的路徑來達成目標。
總結
這個夢境可能反映了你與母親之間的關係動態、對時間壓力的焦慮，以及內在對過去經驗的處理。夢中的障礙（如樓梯上的貨物）和混亂可能象徵你內在未解決的情感或記憶，而洗澡、回家等情節則可能代表你對淨化、安全感和歸屬感的追求。
從榮格的角度來看，這個夢境可能是在提醒你：
面對與母親相關的情感議題，並嘗試整合這些經驗。
處理內在的混亂與障礙，找到更清晰的路徑來達成目標。
關注時間壓力下的自我準備，並允許自己有足夠的時間來整理內在的情感。
這個夢境可以透過榮格心理學的觀點來分析，探索它的象徵元素、無意識思考和個體化過程。
夢境的分析與解釋
關鍵符號及其意義
母親的外表和不確定性
你媽媽突然出現，問怎麼去餐廳，在門口猶豫。她代表了一個有指導意義，但有些不確定的人物——也許反映了你在決策中，尋求方向或驗證的一部分。用榮格的術語來說，「母親」原型通常與養育、照顧或內在安全感有關。她的猶豫，可能象徵著你對生活的某個方面的不確定性。
金錢與獨立
你媽媽拿出五塊錢的硬幣，問是否可以用來支付公車費。這可能象徵著對自給自足和足智多謀的擔憂——可能是你（或你身邊的人）是否有足夠的情感、心理，或物質資源來前進的問題。
急需淋浴
在整個夢境中，你全神貫注地想要洗澡，但一再被推遲。在榮格心理學中，「水」通常代表淨化和更新。這表明你渴望淨化、重新開始或情緒清晰，但障礙（例如幫助你的母親、改變計劃和阻礙道路）不斷拖延它。
阻塞的道路和尋找正確的樓梯
夢境轉變為令人困惑的樓梯迷宮，有些路徑通往死胡同。「樓梯」代表轉變和個人成長。然而，彎曲的樓梯無處可去，而直的樓梯最終引導你回家。這可能反映了一種內部衝突，即迂迴、不明確的解決問題的方法，與直接、集中的解決問題的方法之間的衝突。
天空之橋（從B到A）
最後，你穿過一座天橋從 B 樓到達 A 樓——這個動作暗示著視角的轉變，或內部的轉變。如果「A」代表家（一個穩定的地方），那麼從「B」移動到「A」，可能表示你正在尋求與核心自我的一致，或試圖回到熟悉和基礎的事物。
心理解讀
這個夢境似乎反映了個人在優先事項、轉變和自我照顧方面的掙扎。相互競爭的慾望——幫助你的母親、管理時間、做出決定、需要淨化自己——顯示義務和個人需求之間存在著一場內在的拉鋸戰。
母親的角色，可能代表一種外在義務，也可能代表一種內在的聲音，讓你重新檢視自己的選擇。
樓梯的混亂，可能象徵著迷失或不確定清醒生活中該走哪條路的感覺。
洗澡的緊迫感和持續的障礙，表明你迫切需要更新，但一直在努力尋找合適的時刻，來專注於自己。
與個人化的連結（榮格成長過程）
用榮格的術語來說，這個夢境可能象徵著自我整合的旅程：
你正在面對內心的衝突（我該走熟悉的路，還是冒險？）。
在發現更清晰、更直接的前進道路之前，你會辨識出障礙物和錯誤路線（堵塞的樓梯）。
跑過天橋的行為，可能象徵著一個有意識的決定，走向一個更完整、更真實的自我。
反思和現實生活中可能的聯繫
你目前是否在個人需求和對他人的責任之間，左右為難？
你是否覺得自己正在尋找清晰的方向，但所走的道路卻感到困惑或受阻？
你是否正在努力優先考慮自我照顧（以洗澡的緊迫性為代表）？
你是否覺得自己正處於從不確定到清晰的過渡階段？
這個夢境表明，雖然外在義務或困惑可能會暫時阻礙你的進步，但你最終會找到正確的前進道路。這個夢境讓你放心，只要你相信這個過程，並繼續朝著最真實的方向前進，你就會找到一種方法來平衡責任、自我照顧和個人方向。
Here are four alternate endings to your dream, each incorporating themes of growth, transformation, and resolution while aligning with your preference for collaborative solutions and Jungian psychology.
1. The Cleansing Rain – Letting Go and Renewal
As you rush toward the straight staircase, you suddenly notice that the sky bridge is open-air, and a soft rain begins to fall. The water washes away your exhaustion, and you realize—you are already being cleansed. You slow down, letting the rain refresh you, and instead of rushing home, you embrace the present moment.
Looking back, you see your mother standing at the entrance of Liba, smiling. She waves and says, "There’s always time for what matters."
You step onto the bridge, feeling lighter, freer, and renewed, no longer worried about being late.
(Symbolism: Rain as emotional release and renewal, slowing down to find inner peace, trusting the flow of life.)
2. The Staircase That Wasn't There – Trusting Inner Guidance
As you sprint up the straight staircase, it suddenly disappears beneath your feet. But instead of falling, you float effortlessly. A warm, invisible force carries you forward across the sky bridge.
You realize: You don’t need to rush. You don’t need to find the perfect path. You are already on it.
At the end of the bridge, your mother is waiting. This time, she looks younger, as if she’s in her prime. She hands you a golden key and says, "You’ve always known the way home."
You take the key, feeling a deep sense of knowing—as if the journey was never about getting somewhere but remembering who you are.
(Symbolism: Floating as surrendering to intuition, golden key as self-knowledge, mother as a wise inner guide.)
3. The Community Staircase – Finding Strength in Others
Just as you prepare to climb the straight staircase, you see others struggling to navigate the maze of staircases and obstacles. Some are lost, some are tired, and some hesitate at blocked paths.
Instead of rushing ahead, you pause. You call out to them: "This way! I’ve found a way through!"
One by one, people gather. Some clear the scattered clothes, others guide those who are lost. Together, you ascend—helping, encouraging, and finding the way as a group.
When you finally cross the sky bridge, your mother is there, smiling. She nods, as if to say, "You’ve learned what matters most—not just reaching your destination, but bringing others with you."
(Symbolism: Shared journey as collective growth, pausing to help as embracing connection, mother as a witness to transformation.)
4. The Song That Unlocks the Door – Embracing Joy
As you hurry across the bridge, you hear a song playing in the distance—a song you used to sing but haven’t in years. The music pulls you forward, and suddenly, you find yourself in a warm, candlelit karaoke lounge instead of your home.
Your mother is already there, waiting with a microphone. She says, "Before you shower, before you rush—sing."
You hesitate but take the microphone. As you sing, something shifts inside you—a forgotten joy, a lost part of yourself returns. The song opens a hidden door in the room, leading directly home.
You step through, feeling refreshed, whole, and at peace—as if you never needed the shower at all.
(Symbolism: Singing as self-expression, music as emotional reconnection, forgotten joy as rediscovered authenticity.)
This dream can be analyzed through the lens of Jungian psychology, exploring its symbolic elements, the unconscious mind, and the process of individuation.
Dream Analysis and Interpretation
1. Key Symbols and Their Meanings
Mother’s Appearance and Uncertainty
Your mother appears suddenly, asking how to get to the restaurant and hesitating at the door. She represents a guiding but somewhat uncertain figure—perhaps reflecting a part of yourself that seeks direction or validation in decision-making. In Jungian terms, the mother archetype often relates to nurturing, care, or inner security. Her hesitation may symbolize your own uncertainty about an aspect of your life.
Money and Independence
Your mother takes out five-dollar coins and asks if they can be used for the bus fare. This could symbolize concerns about self-sufficiency and resourcefulness—possibly a question of whether you (or someone close to you) have enough emotional, psychological, or material resources to move forward.
Urgency to Shower
Throughout the dream, you are preoccupied with wanting to shower but are repeatedly delayed. In Jungian psychology, water often represents purification and renewal. This suggests that you desire cleansing, a fresh start, or emotional clarity, yet obstacles (such as helping your mother, changing plans, and blocked paths) keep delaying it.
Blocked Pathways and Searching for the Right Stairs
The dream transitions into a confusing maze of staircases, with some paths leading to dead ends. Stairs represent transition and personal growth. However, the curved stairs lead nowhere, while the straight stairs ultimately guide you home. This could reflect an internal struggle between roundabout, unclear approaches to a problem versus a direct, focused path to where you need to be.
The Sky Bridge (Crossing from B to A)
At the end, you cross a sky bridge from Building B to Building A—this movement suggests a shift in perspective or an internal transition. If "A" represents home (a place of stability), then moving from "B" to "A" could indicate that you are seeking alignment with your core self or trying to return to something familiar and grounding.
2. Psychological Interpretation
This dream appears to reflect a personal struggle with priorities, transitions, and self-care. The competing desires—helping your mother, managing time, making decisions, and needing to cleanse yourself—suggest an internal tug-of-war between obligations and personal needs.
The mother's role could represent an external obligation or an internalized voice that makes you second-guess your choices.
The staircase confusion may symbolize feelings of being lost or uncertain about which path to take in waking life.
The urgency to shower but constant obstacles suggest a deep need for renewal but an ongoing struggle to find the right moment to focus on yourself.
3. Connection to Individuation (Jungian Growth Process)
In Jungian terms, this dream could symbolize a journey toward self-integration:
You are navigating inner conflicts (should I follow a familiar path or take a risk?).
You recognize obstacles and false routes (the blocked staircase) before discovering a clearer, direct way forward.
The act of running across the sky bridge may symbolize a conscious decision to move toward a more integrated, authentic self.
4. Reflection and Possible Real-Life Connections
Are you currently torn between personal needs and responsibilities to others?
Do you feel like you’re searching for clarity, but the paths you take feel confusing or blocked?
Are you struggling with prioritizing self-care (symbolized by the urgency to shower)?
Do you feel like you're in a transition phase, moving from uncertainty to clarity?
This dream suggests that while external obligations or confusion may temporarily delay your progress, you ultimately find the right path forward. The dream reassures you that you will find a way to balance responsibility, self-care, and personal direction—as long as you trust the process and keep moving toward what feels most authentic.