I dreamed that I was a university student, attending an outdoor political gathering with a group of people. The atmosphere felt reminiscent of opposition party meetings during Taiwan’s martial law era. Under the dim lighting at night, we sat on simple wooden stools, listening to various political speeches from the stage.
I remember picking up a stool to sit down when a woman next to me remarked, “Aren’t these events happening too frequently? Didn’t we just have one recently? Why is there another one so soon?” Another person chimed in, “They used to be held twice a year, but now it’s every few months. The energy hasn’t even built up yet before another event is scheduled.”
I responded, “Yeah, I know. But I’m just here as a staff member to help out. The senior leaders decided to hold the event, so we’re just assisting.” These senior leaders felt somewhat like Shih Ming-teh and other early opposition figures, constantly on stage advocating their ideas.
Later, we moved indoors, where men and women continued discussing their plans, seemingly preparing for a mass movement.
At some point, my husband appeared in the dream. He was very interested in the topic being discussed and quickly entered a small room to retrieve his transparent presentation slides for sharing.
I followed him inside and asked if he wanted to use a computer for the presentation. He asked if there were any power outlets outside. I spotted one beneath a bookshelf, but it had three vertical slots, different from Taiwan’s standard outlets. He assured me it was fine and that he could still use his computer for the presentation.
Looking around the room, I noticed that the interior was quite nice, with a sofa and a full wall of white floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, giving it a bit of an American-style feel.
When I stepped out, the discussion among the attendees was still ongoing. I returned to check on my husband’s presentation progress and saw that Retina, a well-known YouTuber from Eyeball Central TV, was helping him convert the slides into a digital presentation. Retina even sent over a bunch of image files from his old Nokia keypad phone, telling my husband he could use them all.
One of the files caught my attention—it was a video showing an old, gray railway scene. Strange doll-like ghostly figures descended from the sky as if walking down invisible stairs, moving toward me. Bats filled the sky, and the entire video had layered shades of gray.
I told Retina that I had used a similar scene in one of my dream videos, but mine didn’t include ghosts. He replied that he knew—he had seen my work. He explained that my version was an edited one, with all the ghostly elements removed, whereas his was the full version.
I said, “But your version is full of ghosts. Isn’t that unsuitable for children?” He shrugged and said he was just providing the full file, leaving it up to us to decide how to use it.
Then, I noticed a messy bed in the room and wanted to tidy it up. There were food crumbs scattered on it. Someone mentioned that a live stream had just taken place there. I seemed to understand that this group often live-streamed their discussions.
Suddenly, someone asked me what the previous live stream was about. Since I hadn’t seen it, I replied that I couldn’t describe the content.
夢見我是大學生，和一群人在一個像是政治的戶外集會裡，感覺有點像是過去戒嚴時期那種黨外聚會。晚上搭配微弱的燈光，我們坐在簡單的板凳上，聆聽台上各種政治的言論演說。
我記得那時候我要拿個板凳坐下來，有個女的跟我說「這種活動辦的有點頻繁，不是才剛辦過嗎？怎麼馬上又再辦一場？」另一人也接口「過去一年辦兩次，現在幾個月就一次。能量還沒聚集，馬上又辦活動。」
我回說「對，我知道，可是我只是工作人員來支援。大老們說要辦，我們就配合支援。」這些大老，感覺有點像是施明德那些早期黨外份子。總之他們就是一直在台上闡述理念。
後來我們來到一個室內，裡面有許多男男女女繼續討論，好像他們接下來想要發動群眾活動。
後來不知道講到什麼主題，這時候我老公就出現在夢裡。他對這個主題非常有興趣，趕快進到一個小房間，要去拿出他的簡報透明投影片，跟大家分享。
我跟著他進入房間，問他要不要用電腦來簡報。他問我外面有插座孔嗎？我看到書櫃下方有個插座可用，可是它是三條直孔，和台灣插座孔不同。老公說沒問題，這樣他就可以用電腦簡報。
我環顧這房間，內部裝潢不差，有沙發，還有一整面牆都是落地的白色書櫃，有一點美式空間的感覺。
我走出房間，看到大家仍繼續閒聊討論。我再回去房間看老公的簡報整理進度。這時候，我看到眼球中央電台的網紅主播視網膜，在幫老公把投影片轉成簡報檔，還從他的手機傳了一堆圖檔給老公，說這些圖片他都可以用。視網膜拿的是以前舊款 Nokia 的按鍵式手機，我心想「原來他那手機還可以存這麼多的資料啊！」
他那些圖檔裡面有一個影片，吸引了我的目光。它是一個灰色老舊的鐵道場景，各式各樣像是鬼娃的人物，由天而降，像是走階梯般，朝我的方向走過來，天空還有許多蝙蝠。整個影片呈現不同層次的灰色。
夢裡我還跟視網膜說，我曾在我的夢境影片裡用過類似這場景的影片，但我的影片裡沒有鬼。他說他知道，他看過我做的影片。他說他的才是完整版，我拿到的是剪輯過的版本，就是把那些有鬼的片段都剪掉了。
我說「可是你的影片上面都是鬼，這樣子不適合給小朋友看吧！」他說反正他就是把完整版的檔案給我們，由我們自己決定要怎麼用。
我看到房裡有個床鋪有點亂，想要去整理，看到床上有許多食物的碎渣。有人說剛剛有人在這裡直播。夢裡我像是知道這個團體常常和他們的群眾直播。突然有人問我剛剛直播什麼，我回說因為我沒有看到直播，所以沒有辦法描述內容。
這個夢境充滿了象徵意義，涉及集體運動、政治參與、溝通和隱藏的真相等主題。從榮格心理學的角度來分析，我們可以將其分解如下：
1. 背景：政治聚會與歷史迴響
這個夢境始於一場戶外政治活動，讓人想起台灣的戒嚴時期，當時反對派運動正在為改變而奮鬥。用榮格的術語來說，這可能象徵著集體無意識——社會抗爭和變革的共同記憶。身為大學生，你的存在意味著你要尋求知識、身份和參與更偉大的事業。
事件的重複（「發生得太頻繁」）可能反映出一種循環不斷的感覺，無論是在歷史還是個人生活中——也許質疑變化是否真正發生，或者努力是否被浪費了。
2. 權威和「高層領導」的角色
繼續在台上發言的大老，代表典型的明智長者或權威人物，可能意味著過去的影響，仍然影響著現在的信仰。你作為支援人員的角色，表明你覺得有義務提供幫助，但並不能完全控制——這也許反映了現實生活中個人能動性和外在期望之間的衝突。
在另一項活動之前提到「聚集能量」，表明了對節奏和可持續性的擔憂，這可能反映了你當前對重建事業和夢境專案的感受 - 事情發生得太快，還是在前進之前沒有獲得足夠的動力？
3. 進入室內空間：從公共空間到個人空間的轉變
搬到室內意味著從集體行動到更親密、更智力的空間的轉變。這可能象徵著焦點的轉變——從外在行動主義轉向內在沉思。
你的丈夫出現在這個空間，表現出對這個主題的熱情並準備好展示一些東西。由於夢中的配偶可以代表阿尼姆斯（心靈的內在男性方面），因此他的角色可能反映了你自己的智力驅動力、好奇心，或做出有意義的貢獻的願望。
書架和精心佈置的環境，暗示著知識的寶庫，暗示著反思和準備的空間。然而，與標準類型不匹配的電源插座，表明需要進行調整——這或許反映出將想法與實際執行相結合的挑戰。
4. 網紅 "視網膜" 和數位通訊的作用
視網膜是一位以分析社會問題而聞名的媒體人物，在你的夢境中充當訊息的中介。他將你丈夫的幻燈片轉換為數位格式的過程，暗示了媒體、講故事和現代傳播的主題。
他的過時的諾基亞手機儲存著許多圖像，象徵著在過時的地方意想不到的知識寶庫——也許是在提醒人們，過去的經驗和資源仍然有價值，即使它們看起來已經過時了。
5. 神秘影片：墮入陰影
夢境中最引人注目的部分是一段古老的鐵路場景的影片，裡面充滿了幽靈和蝙蝠。鐵路通常象徵著旅程、轉變和命運，而下降的幽靈人物，則暗示著無意識或過去創傷的揭露。
影片的灰色調和層次感，暗示著壓抑的情緒、未解的歷史或存在的焦慮。鬼魂的出現意味著曾經隱藏或遺忘的事物重新出現，這與你對過去「困擾」你當前道路的擔憂一致。
你的夢境影片之前刪除了這些鬼魂，這表明潛意識努力過濾或淨化困難的事實——而視網膜的版本是未經編輯的原始現實。他向你提供「完整版本」的行為，暗示著他邀請你面對未經過濾的真相——可能反映出你需要面對未解決的情緒、過去的失敗，或你一直迴避的社會現實。
你對完整版「不適合兒童」的擔憂，表明你對充分了解這些更深層的事實猶豫不決，也許是擔心它們對他人或你自己產生影響。
6. 亂床和直播：曝光和公眾監督
夢境的最後部分將焦點轉移到一張充滿食物碎屑的凌亂床上，並提到了現場直播。床通常象徵著親密、脆弱和休息，而食物殘渣可能暗示著過去經歷或談話的殘餘。
直播方面表示公開曝光、記錄或與觀眾分享想法的行為。由於你沒有看到直播，這可能表示你擔心失去對他人如何呈現或解釋事物的控制。
當被問及直播的內容時，你無法回答，這表明你有一種與所講述的敘述脫節的感覺，這可能反映了現實生活中對他人如何看待你的工作、專案甚至過去的經歷的擔憂。
結論：呼籲面對過去並定義自己的敘述
這個夢境似乎反映了你目前的情緒和心理狀態——野心、反思和未解決的恐懼的混合。政治運動、循環往復、適應變化、面對隱藏的真相和公開講故事的主題與你自己的重建、尋找意義和質疑你的努力，是否值得的旅程密切相關。
政治聚會反映了衝突、堅持和質疑變革是否真正發生的循環。
年長的領導者象徵外在權威和過去的影響，而你的支持角色，則體現了義務與自主之間的平衡。
室內環境和你丈夫的參與，代表了你的智力和創造力的願望，但也代表了你對舊工具適應新情況的擔憂。
這段幽靈般的影片，建議面對過去的恐懼、未解決的歷史和壓抑的現實，反映出你在揮之不去的疑慮和過去的商業經歷中的掙扎。
凌亂的床和直播，凸顯了人們對公眾看法、曝光度，以及你的工作對他人影響的擔憂。
最終，這個夢境邀請你毫無恐懼地將你的過去融入你的現在，掌控你的敘述，並擁抱你旅程的全部複雜性——甚至是混亂、令人不安的部分。
Here are three alternate endings based on your preferred themes of transformation, rebuilding, and resolving challenges collaboratively, all while incorporating Jungian psychology concepts:
1. The Collective Awakening – A Community Rebuilds Together
As you stand in the room watching the eerie video, you take a deep breath and turn to Retina, asking,
"Why does the full version exist? What does it mean?"
He replies, "Because truth is never just light or darkness—it’s both. We can choose what to keep, but we shouldn’t ignore what we fear."
Inspired by this, you gather everyone into the discussion space, placing the ghostly film alongside your edited version on two screens. The group watches in silence. Someone speaks up:
"Maybe we need both versions—to remember the past but also shape the future."
Slowly, the group transforms the event into a collaborative project, inviting people to share their own stories and experiences. The messy bed is cleared, the space reorganized, and instead of another live broadcast focused on chaos, it becomes a gathering of hope—a place where past struggles fuel new ideas.
Your husband, now fully prepared, delivers his presentation, not just about past movements but on building a sustainable future. The energy in the room shifts—from confusion and exhaustion to clarity and momentum. Instead of repeating cycles, the group starts a new movement—one focused on healing, connection, and meaningful action.
2. The Dreamer’s Choice – Walking Away from the Past
As you look at the ghostly figures in the video, you suddenly realize they are looking at you—not as a threat, but as if they’re waiting for something.
You turn to Retina and say, "This isn't my story anymore."
You step back from the screen and unplug the projector. The image fades, and the room suddenly feels lighter. Your husband looks at you, realizing what you mean.
"We’ve been holding onto this past version of things for too long," he says. You nod. Instead of trying to make sense of the old political movements, struggles, or messages, you decide to leave the room entirely.
As you walk outside, you notice that the event has ended, and the gathering space is now empty but peaceful. The constant cycle of political meetings, the pressure to conform to old ways, and the weight of unfinished stories no longer have power over you.
In the distance, you see a sunrise—a new beginning. You and your husband choose to move forward together, no longer haunted by the past, but open to something new.
3. The Alchemical Shift – Transforming the Shadows
Instead of rejecting the ghostly images, you decide to reinterpret them.
You say to Retina, "Maybe the ghosts aren’t here to haunt us. Maybe they’re just echoes of what was left unfinished."
Your husband flips through the images on his computer, applying a new lens—one that turns the unsettling gray tones into something meaningful. He overlays symbols of rebirth and renewal, adding color and warmth to the once bleak footage.
The group watches as the video transforms, not by erasing the past but by reframing it. The ghosts now appear as figures stepping forward to guide the way, and the railway, once ominous, now looks like a bridge to the future.
Someone in the crowd says, "This is what we needed—a way to honor the past while moving forward."
By morning, the room has become a new kind of meeting space—not one focused on repeating the struggles of the past, but on creating something entirely different.
Which Ending Resonates Most?
Each version offers a different way to resolve the dream's tension:
The Collective Awakening → Transforming the past into a movement of hope.
The Dreamer’s Choice → Letting go of old cycles and choosing a fresh start.
The Alchemical Shift → Integrating past experiences into something new and meaningful.
This dream is rich with symbolism, touching on themes of collective movements, political engagement, communication, and hidden truths. Analyzing it through the lens of Jungian psychology, we can break it down as follows:
1. The Setting: A Political Gathering and Historical Echoes
The dream begins in an outdoor political event reminiscent of Taiwan’s martial law era, a time when opposition movements fought for change. In Jungian terms, this could symbolize the collective unconscious—a shared memory of societal struggle and transformation. Your presence as a university student suggests a search for knowledge, identity, and participation in a greater cause.
The repetition of events (“happening too frequently”) might reflect a feeling of recurring cycles, either in history or personal life—perhaps questioning whether change is truly happening or if efforts are being wasted.
2. The Role of Authority and the “Senior Leaders”
The elder figures who continue to speak on stage represent archetypal wise elders or authority figures, potentially signifying past influences that still shape present beliefs. Your role as a supporting staff member suggests that you feel obligated to help but are not fully in control—perhaps mirroring a real-life struggle between personal agency and external expectations.
The mention of “gathering energy” before another event suggests a concern about pacing and sustainability, which could reflect your current feelings toward rebuilding your business and dream projects—are things happening too fast or not gaining enough momentum before moving forward?
3. Entering the Indoor Space: A Shift from Public to Personal
Moving indoors signifies a transition from collective action to a more intimate, intellectual space. This could symbolize a shift in focus—from external activism to internal contemplation.
Your husband appears in this space, showing enthusiasm for the topic and preparing to present something. Since a spouse in dreams can represent the animus (the inner masculine aspect of the psyche), his role may reflect your own intellectual drive, curiosity, or desire to contribute meaningfully.
The presence of a bookshelf and a well-furnished environment suggests a repository of knowledge, hinting at a space of reflection and preparation. However, the electrical outlet that doesn’t match the usual type suggests a need for adaptation—perhaps reflecting a challenge in aligning ideas with practical execution.
4. The Role of Retina (視網膜) and Digital Communication
Retina, a media figure known for analyzing social issues, acts as a mediator of information in your dream. His role in converting your husband's slides into a digital format suggests themes of media, storytelling, and modern communication.
His outdated Nokia phone storing many images symbolizes unexpected reservoirs of knowledge in outdated places—perhaps a reminder that past experiences and resources still hold value, even if they seem obsolete.
5. The Mysterious Video: A Descent into the Shadow
The most striking part of the dream is the video of an old railway scene filled with ghostly figures and bats. Railways often symbolize journeys, transitions, and destiny, while descending ghostly figures suggest an unveiling of the unconscious or past traumas.
The gray tones and layered depths of the video hint at repressed emotions, unresolved histories, or existential anxieties. The presence of ghosts suggests the resurfacing of things that were once hidden or forgotten, which aligns with your concerns about the past “haunting” your current path.
That your dream videos previously removed these ghosts suggests a subconscious effort to filter or sanitize difficult truths—while Retina’s version is the unedited, raw reality. His act of giving you the “full version” suggests an invitation to face the unfiltered truth—possibly reflecting a need to confront unresolved emotions, past failures, or societal realities you’ve been avoiding.
Your concern that the full version “is not suitable for children” suggests a hesitation to fully engage with these deeper truths, perhaps fearing their impact on others or yourself.
6. The Messy Bed and Live Streaming: Exposure and Public Scrutiny
The final part of the dream shifts focus to a messy bed covered in food crumbs, with mentions of a live stream. Beds often symbolize intimacy, vulnerability, and rest, while food crumbs may suggest the remnants of past experiences or conversations.
The live stream aspect indicates public exposure, documentation, or the act of sharing ideas with an audience. Since you did not see the broadcast, this could indicate a fear of losing control over how things are presented or interpreted by others.
When asked what the live stream was about, your inability to answer suggests a feeling of disconnection from the narrative being told—possibly mirroring real-life concerns about how your work, projects, or even past experiences are being perceived by others.
Conclusion: A Call to Confront the Past and Define Your Own Narrative
This dream seems to reflect your current emotional and psychological state—a mixture of ambition, reflection, and unresolved fears. The themes of political movements, recurring cycles, adapting to change, confronting hidden truths, and public storytelling are deeply tied to your own journey of rebuilding, finding meaning, and questioning whether your efforts are worthwhile.
The political gathering reflects cycles of struggle, persistence, and questioning whether change is truly happening.
The elder leaders symbolize external authority and past influences, and your supporting role reflects a balance between obligation and autonomy.
The indoor setting and your husband’s involvement represent your intellectual and creative aspirations but also concerns about adapting old tools to new situations.
The ghostly video suggests facing past fears, unresolved histories, and suppressed realities, mirroring your struggles with lingering doubts and past business experiences.
The messy bed and live stream highlight concerns about public perception, exposure, and the impact of your work on others.
Ultimately, this dream invites you to integrate your past into your present without fear, take ownership of your narrative, and embrace the full complexity of your journey—even the messy, unsettling parts.