I dreamt that I was representing my university club in what seemed like a national singing competition. But for some unknown reason, when my classmates registered me, they used the name “Chiu Shu-Chen” instead of my real name.
At home, I was practicing my singing. I remember my mom came to help me make a formal gown. She also reminded me to maintain a steady stage presence.
I was getting ready to leave for the competition. My classmates said they would come pick me up, so I even bought a bunch of Coca-Cola to treat them.
When their car arrived and I was about to leave, I noticed my dad and younger brother were both at home. I asked if they wanted to come watch me compete, but they both said no. Then I saw my mom watching me from the window, so I asked her if she wanted to come with me to the venue. She said yes.
I remember I was wearing a long, shiny blue satin gown. My mom asked if we could get an extra ticket because she wanted to invite Aunt Chiu to come along too.
I quickly went on the event’s official website to check for extra tickets. I saw a photo of myself with a slightly vintage short hairstyle. Below it was an ad for an insomnia product. Looking closer, I realized—wait, the model in the ad was my mom! She was lying on a bed in a beautiful pose.
I scrolled down to read my introduction text. Seeing the name “Chiu Shu-Chen,” I felt it lacked impact. I wondered, “Why use ‘Chiu Shu-Chen’? Why not just use my real name, Ying-Ying?” I actually think my name sounds quite good and is memorable.
Then, in the dream, I suddenly recalled that before the registration, I had apparently worked at a bank. The registration unit had conducted a background check on me. I remember there were some strange people nearby, closely watching to see if I would pass. Eventually, I saw a bright blue light, indicating that both of my background checks had passed—though my account had no money in it. Still, I was cleared to join the competition.
夢見我代表大學社團，好像去參加國家級的歌唱比賽。可是同學在幫我報名時，不知為何，用 "邱淑貞" 這個名字幫我報名。
我在家裡練唱，我記得媽媽來幫我做禮服。她還不忘叮嚀我，叫我台風要穩健啊！
我要準備出門比賽了，同學說會來我們家接我，我還買了一堆可樂要招待同學。
同學車子來了，我要出門了。我看到爸爸和弟弟都在家，問他們要不要去看我比賽，他們都說不要。我看到媽媽在窗檯那裡看著我，我問她要不要跟我去比賽會場，她說好。
我還記得我穿了一件藍色亮緞面的長禮服。媽媽問我可不可以多要一張票，因為她想找秋阿姨一起去。
我趕快上活動官網，看看是否有多的票。我看到我的照片是有點復古的短髮造型，下面還有介紹失眠產品的廣告。我再仔細看，欸？廣告上的模特兒是媽媽呢！她躺在床上，擺著一個漂亮的姿勢。
我再往下看介紹我的文案。看到 "邱淑貞"，我覺得這個名字不夠響亮。我納悶「為什麼要用 "邱淑貞"，不用我的本名 "瑩瑩" 幫我報名？」我覺得我的名字蠻好的，也頂響亮的。
在夢裡，我突然想起在報名前，好像我曾在銀行單位工作，報名單位幫我做背景調查。那時候旁邊好像有奇怪的人，在那邊盯著看我的背景調查有沒有通過。結果我看到亮藍燈，表示我的兩個背景調查都通過了，只是我的帳戶裡沒有錢。不過我就可以去參加比賽了。
1. The Triumphant Reclamation
As you step onto the stage, your eyes alight with determination, you begin to sing with raw passion—every note affirming your true self. The crowd, initially puzzled by the mix-up with your name, soon erupts into applause as they recognize the authenticity of your performance. Suddenly, your father and brother, who had earlier declined to watch, appear in the audience with proud smiles, moved by the power of your expression. Your name—Ying-Ying—resonates clearly through the arena, and even the mistakenly used “Chiu Shu-Chen” begins to seem like a forgotten echo of a past phase. In this victorious moment, you feel whole and acknowledged, having finally reconciled the external expectations with your inner truth.
2. The Quiet Transformation
Just as you are about to take the stage, the scene shifts into a peaceful twilight. You wander off the beaten path from the competition venue into a quiet garden lit by soft blue moonlight. There, you meet an older mentor—an enigmatic figure who seems to embody both wisdom and warmth—who gently explains that the true competition lies in embracing every facet of yourself. Over a quiet conversation under flowering trees, you come to see the earlier mix-up with your name and the background checks as metaphors for the conflicts of identity and expectation that you must transcend. In this reflective haven, you learn that authenticity doesn’t depend on external validation; it blooms from within, quietly transforming you for all the days to come.
3. The Surreal Odyssey
In a startling twist, as you log into the event website, the screen shatters like glass, and you find yourself transported into a surreal realm where time and identity merge. Here, the competition is not a stage but an interdimensional portal where voices become colors. Your formal gown transforms into a cloak of shimmering blue, and your mother appears as a luminous guide, leading you through floating landscapes filled with symbolic mirrors and musical constellations. Along the way, you collect fragments of your past—the background checks, the misplaced name—each one materializing as glowing symbols that, when united, unlock a secret chamber deep within your being. With each step, you shed layers of imposed identity until what remains is your most authentic self, radiant and free. The odyssey leaves you with a profound insight: the journey to self-discovery is the ultimate performance, one that transcends any contest or label.
Each ending offers a unique lens: a public celebration of authenticity, an introspective journey of inner healing, or a fantastical quest toward self-realization. Feel free to explore or adapt these to align with the message you wish your dream to convey.
🌙 Dream Summary (Brief)
You were representing your university club in a national singing competition, but your name was mistakenly registered as “Chiu Shu-Chen.” Your mother supported you, even helping with your dress and preparing to attend the event. Your father and brother declined to come. Before the contest, you discovered ads featuring your mom and a strange memory about background checks and lack of money, but you still passed and could attend.
🌌 Jungian Dream Interpretation
1. Singing Competition – Expressing the Self in the Collective
The stage and singing contest suggest a desire or need to publicly express your inner self (the Self in Jungian terms) and receive recognition. Singing can symbolize authentic voice—your true thoughts, emotions, and identity seeking expression. Representing your university club shows you're doing this as part of a larger structure, possibly linked to your past roles or identity within institutions.
2. The Wrong Name – Identity Confusion
Being registered as “Chiu Shu-Chen” instead of “Ying-Ying” may reflect ego confusion or a temporary disconnection from your authentic identity. This could point to a past period where your efforts were misrepresented, or your “true self” wasn’t acknowledged. You feel your real name is “響亮” (resonant), which emphasizes your wish to be seen as you truly are, not under a borrowed or imposed identity.
In Jungian terms, this may reflect persona vs. true self tension—where your public-facing role (persona) has taken over your inner truth (Self), and your psyche is trying to reclaim it.
3. Mother – The Nurturing Anima
Your mother is the primary figure helping you—making your gown, reminding you about poise, even appearing in an ad in a graceful pose. She represents the positive mother archetype or the anima, supporting your emergence and growth. Her role suggests that your inner feminine side (intuition, nurturing, creativity) is being integrated into your public self-expression. Her presence contrasts with the passivity of the father and brother, who decline to support you, perhaps representing undeveloped or distant aspects of your inner masculine energy (animus).
4. Blue Satin Gown & Coca-Cola – Self-Presentation and Hospitality
Your blue satin dress symbolizes emotional maturity and self-preparation for a rite of passage (the competition). The color blue often suggests calm, wisdom, or sadness. Offering Coca-Cola to your classmates signals a wish to connect and be liked—offering sweetness or energy, even if it's in a symbolic or superficial form. Together, these elements reflect your efforts to be both authentic and socially accepted.
5. Background Check & Blue Light – Readiness and Shadow Work
The background checks and surveillance suggest inner self-evaluation or a confrontation with your past (shadow). Even though your account has no money—a sign of feeling resource-poor or unsupported materially—you pass the checks. The blue light implies spiritual clearance or readiness, echoing a Jungian concept: the individuation process proceeds not through perfection, but through acceptance of the whole self.
💫 Overall Message
This dream captures a moment of emergence—you are stepping into a space where your true voice longs to be heard. Yet your psyche is still sorting out identity, self-worth, and how much of your past and family story to carry with you. The dream reassures you that despite doubts (wrong name, empty account), your essence is intact and you are ready. Your mother/anima supports you, your background has been accepted, and you are cleared to shine.
💡 Suggested Reflection Questions:
Do you currently feel you're trying to reclaim your identity after being mislabeled or overlooked?
How are you balancing your desire for public expression with your inner truth?
Is there a “stage” in your waking life where you're preparing to show up more authentically?