Before going to bed, I still tell myself that I hope to dream of becoming a successful person. In the dream, I find myself at a department store's luxury brand counter, seemingly at its closing sale. I stroll around, hoping to find something nice to buy while it's discounted. Even though I know I'm not financially well-off in the dream, I still browse around.
I see a few ladies whom I feel like I've met before, so we exchange greetings. We pick up some sale clothes to compare and see if they fit.
Next, I walk over to the handbag section and spot a red evening clutch. It has a unique way of clasping in the middle that can transform the bag into a butterfly bow, which feels familiar, like I've seen it before. However, I think the bag, while beautiful, isn't practical, so I continue browsing.
I'm looking for a shoulder bag now. I find one I like, red in color, just the right size. I notice that all the bags I like today seem to be red.
Then I see another one, shaped like a small box, a crossbody bag. I think this one looks cool and would go well with jeans.
I check the price — $1000. I calculate that's about 30,000 Taiwanese dollars even with the discount, which still feels expensive.
I notice the other ladies watching me, so I go over and chat with them. We look at some clothes; they're originally $1200 but now $1000, not as much of a discount as I had hoped.
Back at the office, I see Sonny and Frank. I mention to them about the clearance sale at the luxury brand counter, and they ask me to drive them there. I feel they might just be taking advantage of me, but I don't argue and still drive them there. We don't talk much on the way, and when they get out, they don't even say thank you.
睡前我還是告訴自己，希望造一個「成為成功者」的夢。然後夢見我來到一個百貨公司名牌專櫃，好像它要結束營業，我就在那裡閒逛，看看有沒有什麼好東西，可以趁便宜的時候購買。在夢裡我其實知道手上並不寬裕，但還是過來看看。
看到幾個太太，感覺我好像以前見過她們，反正大家就相互打招呼。我們看到特價衣服就拿起來比一比，看看合不合適。
接著我走到皮包區，看到一個紅色晚宴手拿包，中間扣起來的方式，會把包包捲起來變成一個蝴蝶結，感覺很熟悉，好像我以前來過。不過我覺得這個包包雖美但不實用，我繼續逛。
我想找肩背包。看到一個喜歡的款式，紅色，大小剛剛好。我發現今天看到喜歡的包包都是紅色。
又看到另外一款，它是一款造型像小盒子的斜背包，我覺得這個也很酷，搭配牛仔褲應該很帥氣。
看了一下價格，1000 美金。我算了一下，折台幣還要 30000 塊台幣，雖說有折扣，但還是算貴。
我發現其他太太在看我，我過去和他們閒聊一下。看了一下衣服，原價 1200 變 1000，感覺折扣沒有想像的多。
回到辦公室，看到 Sonny 跟 Frank，我跟他們提到名牌專櫃在打折清倉，他們要我開車載他們去看。我覺得他們只會佔我的便宜，但也沒跟他們計較，還是載他們過去。路上我們沒說什麼話，他們下車也沒說謝謝。
這個夢似乎反映了慾望、不確定性和人際關係中付出無回報的感覺等主題。這是一個可能的解釋：
夢想成功：一開始，你提到希望夢想「成功」。這可能表明對成就、自我完善的渴望，或渴望在現實生活中達到更高的地位或經濟保障。豪華百貨公司可以代表願望或成功的理想版本。
逛商店：逛一家奢侈品店但感覺受到財務限制，可能象徵著一種為超出當前能力範圍而奮鬥的感覺。它可以反映出對限制的認識，也許是財務上的、個人上的，甚至是情感上的。夢的這一部分表明你渴望改善自己的處境，但也顯示你認識到所面臨的挑戰。
與熟悉的人的互動：與你認為以前見過的女士的隨意互動，可以代表你的社交關係。這些都是熟悉的聯繫，但互動似乎有些表面（問候、比較衣服）。這可能表示你的某些社交交流缺乏更深層的意義或情感連結。
紅色包包：紅色包包的反覆出現可能象徵激情、力量或大膽。你正在尋找的單肩包，可能代表你生活中需要的實用東西——支持、穩定或情感安全——而斜背包可能代表對獨立的渴望或與你的身份相符的東西。紅色通常與強烈的情緒有關，表明這些願望是重要的或深刻的。
價格和價值：認識到即使打折的商品仍然昂貴，可能象徵著你意識到追求目標或願望的成本。你意識到你想要的東西的「代價」仍然很高，也許是在時間、精力或情感投入方面。
Sonny 和 Frank：在夢的最後部分，Sonny 和 Frank 似乎代表了你生活中可能利用你的善良或努力的人。在沒有得到感謝的情況下驅使他們去參加促銷活動，可能會讓人覺得你付出了卻沒有得到足夠的回報，或者感覺別人不如你體貼。
總的來說，這個夢可能反映了個人野心，和對人際關係中理所當然的挫折感。它表明關於個人願望，和他人對你的期望之間的平衡的持續的內在對話。
1. Empowered Ending
After driving Sonny and Frank to the store, you decide to head back in yourself. But this time, you feel a surge of confidence. You walk directly to the bag section, pick up the red shoulder bag you had been eyeing earlier, and make the purchase without hesitation. As you walk out, the once unfamiliar ladies smile at you approvingly, and you feel a deep sense of satisfaction and empowerment, as if you've taken control of your destiny.
2. Reflective Ending
As you drive Sonny and Frank to the store, you start to reflect on your life. You realize that you've been accommodating others at the expense of your own needs. So instead of dropping them off, you stop the car and kindly tell them that you need to take care of yourself first. They seem surprised but accept your decision. You drive away feeling lighter, and in the distance, the department store fades, no longer as important as it once seemed. You wake up with a sense of clarity and purpose.
3. Whimsical Ending
While you're driving Sonny and Frank, something unusual happens. The road transforms into a red carpet, and the car becomes a sleek, futuristic vehicle. You arrive not at a department store, but at an extravagant fashion event where everyone is wearing bold red outfits, matching the bags you saw earlier. You’re handed a beautiful, custom-made red bag, and everyone applauds as you step out of the car. Sonny and Frank disappear, and you find yourself walking the runway, surrounded by flashing lights and admiration.
4. Mysterious Ending
As you drive Sonny and Frank toward the store, you suddenly take a wrong turn. The streets grow quieter, and you find yourself in an unfamiliar part of the city. You park and decide to explore. Down a narrow alley, you come across a small, hidden boutique filled with unique items, much more intriguing than what you saw earlier. There, you find a vintage bag unlike anything you've seen before. It's simple but perfect. The shopkeeper smiles knowingly as you leave with the bag, feeling that you've discovered something truly special and meant for you.
5. Reconciliation Ending
Once you drop Sonny and Frank off at the store, you decide to confront your feelings. You walk up to them and kindly ask why they never say thank you or acknowledge your efforts. They look surprised and apologize, admitting they hadn’t realized how their actions affected you. You feel a sense of relief and closure as you leave the store with no hard feelings. On the way home, you notice a beautiful sunset, and the dream ends with a feeling of peace and resolution.
This dream seems to reflect themes of desire, uncertainty, and a sense of unreciprocated effort in relationships. Here’s a possible interpretation:
Dreaming of Success: At the beginning, you mention hoping to dream about "becoming successful." This could indicate a desire for achievement, self-improvement, or a sense of longing to reach a higher status or financial security in waking life. The luxury department store could represent aspirations or the idealized version of success.
Browsing in the Store: Wandering through a luxury store but feeling constrained by finances may symbolize a feeling of striving for something beyond your current reach. It could reflect an awareness of limitations, perhaps financial, personal, or even emotional. This part of the dream suggests a desire to improve your situation but also a recognition of the challenges involved.
Interactions with Familiar People: The casual interaction with the ladies you feel you've met before could represent your social relationships. These are familiar connections, but the interactions seem somewhat surface-level (greetings, comparing clothes). This might suggest that some of your social exchanges lack deeper meaning or emotional connection.
Red Bags: The repeated appearance of red bags could symbolize passion, power, or boldness. The shoulder bag you’re searching for could represent something practical you need in life—support, stability, or emotional security—while the crossbody bag could reflect a desire for independence or something that aligns with your identity. The color red, often associated with strong emotions, suggests that these desires are significant or deeply felt.
Price and Value: The realization that even discounted items remain expensive might symbolize an awareness of the cost of pursuing your goals or desires. You’re aware that the "price" for what you want is still high, perhaps in terms of time, effort, or emotional investment.
Sonny and Frank: In the final part of the dream, Sonny and Frank seem to represent people in your life who might take advantage of your kindness or efforts. Driving them to the sale without getting a thank you might suggest a sense of giving without receiving enough in return, or a feeling that others are not as considerate as you are.
Overall, this dream could reflect a combination of personal ambitions and a sense of frustration about feeling taken for granted in relationships. It suggests an ongoing inner dialogue about the balance between personal desires and the expectations placed on you by others.