I had a dream where I went to find a tour guide. It seemed like I was at Sun Moon Lake filming indigenous people performing a harvest dance. Two Indian men were also filming, and when they saw me placing my camera on a stone pillar by the railing, they copied my method.
We introduced ourselves, and they commented that my equipment looked professional. I explained that I specialize in filming temple events.
They asked about the significance of the dance performance, and I told them it was a harvest dance, a rare sight, and suggested they film it as it’s great footage. I mentioned that there are performances twice a week, and that the morning and afternoon dances are different, both worth capturing because they’re excellent material.
I also mentioned that tomorrow, on my way back, I would be with a tour group, and we were scheduled to visit another statue for a religious ceremony where people can pray. They both eagerly said they would join us tomorrow.
The next day, I joined the group, and the guide took us to the statue for a worship ritual. The guide handed each of us a large bundle of incense, saying that we could each speak to the Bodhisattva for 5 minutes. He lit our incense, and we lined up, ready to talk to the Bodhisattva.
Suddenly, both ends of my incense bundle started burning rapidly. I thought, “Wow! Such strong incense—it must be a good sign, right?” But the person in front of me was taking their time talking to the Bodhisattva, and my incense was burning so fast that I could barely hold it.
There were originally other women standing beside me, but perhaps because my incense was burning so vigorously, the other tourists began to move away. I was struggling to hold onto the incense, but it was becoming impossible.
I overheard some people whispering, saying that my incense might burn out before I even reached the Bodhisattva, and then my wish wouldn’t count. I started to feel anxious, trying desperately to hold onto the incense.
Finally, it was my turn. I told the tour guide, “Guide, my incense is almost burned out, with only this small base left. Does that still count for making a wish?” The guide replied, “Of course! You’ve already shown your sincerity.”
He told me to throw the small, disc-like base of the incense into the trash bag and said, “You can now go and make your wish to the Bodhisattva.”
As I walked towards the Bodhisattva, I wondered, “What should I wish for?” I had so many wishes and didn’t want to waste this opportunity.
When I stood before the Bodhisattva, I said, “I wish for my family’s health and safety, for my daughter’s studies and development to go well. I hope my husband and I can improve our family’s prosperity, and that my mom and stepfather stay healthy. I also wish to stop worrying and live a peaceful, happy life. I hope my abilities can be recognized and utilized, so I can earn money, support my family, and pay off debts. These are my thoughts and wishes.”
夢見我去找一個導遊。我好像是在日月潭拍攝山地同胞跳豐收舞。有兩個印度人也在攝影，他們看到我把攝影機放在圍欄的石柱上，就學我的方式拍攝。
我們彼此自我介紹，他們說我的設備看來很專業。我說我是專門在幫宮廟攝影。
他們問我這舞蹈表演的意義，我跟他們說這是豐收舞，很難得看到，可以去拍攝。我說一週兩次，今天早上跟下午跳的不一樣，都可以拍攝，因為這些都是很好的素材。
我提到明天回程我是跟團，我們團體行程是到另外一個雕像那邊，也是一個祭拜的儀式，可以去祈願。他們齊聲說好，明天就跟著我們。
隔天我就跟團，導遊帶我們去雕像那邊拜神祭祀。導遊發給我們每人一大把香，說每個人可以跟菩薩講 5 分鐘的話。他幫我們點了香，我們開始排隊，準備跟菩薩講話。
我手上的那一大把香，突然前後端同時燒了起來。我心想：「哇！香這麼旺，是好事吧？」可是前面的人跟菩薩講得很慢，我的香前後燒得很快，我都快無法拿住香了。
本來我旁邊還有其他的太太，可能是因為我手上的香火燒的實在是太旺了，其他遊客都紛紛閃避。我想要拿住香，但快拿不住了。
我聽到有人竊竊私語，說我的香大概還不到觀音菩薩面前就會燒完，那我的許願就沒用了。我有點焦急，一直想辦法要拿住那一大把的香。
終於輪到我了，我跟導遊說：「導遊，我的香燒完了，只剩底座的這一小段。我這樣許願還有用嗎？」導遊說：「可以啊！你已經表達你的誠意了。」
他叫我把我手上那一大把像是圓餅狀的底座，丟進垃圾袋。他說：「你可以去跟觀音菩薩許願了。」
我邊走邊想：我要許什麼願呢？心裡有好多的願望，我不想放棄這個機會。
來到觀音菩薩面前，我跟菩薩說：「我希望家人健康平安，女兒唸書與發展能夠不錯。老公跟我能夠讓家運更興旺，還有媽媽跟繼父身體健康。然後我能夠不再煩惱，能夠輕鬆快樂的過日子。我希望自己的能力能夠被認同與發揮，能夠工作賺錢，讓我能帶旺這個家，也能還債。這就是我的想法跟願望。」
這個夢可能反映與你的生活、情緒和願望相關的幾個主題。這是一個解釋：
尋求指導和方向（導遊和拍攝）：
夢境始於你尋找導遊，這表明你可能正在尋求生活中的指導、清晰度或方向。拍攝原住民舞蹈，可能象徵著記錄、捕捉或保存一些有意義的東西的願望，這些東西可能與你的傳統、價值觀或個人目標有關。
聯繫與學習（會見印度遊客）：
兩名印度遊客模仿你的拍攝技巧，可能表明了對聯繫和合作的渴望。他們欽佩你的專業精神，這可能反映出你希望他人認可你的技能和才能。他們對舞蹈背後意義的興趣，可能象徵著你想要在你所做的事情中，找到更深層意義的願望。
對時間和機會的擔憂（燒香）：
快速燃燒的香束，可能代表對時間所剩無幾的緊迫感或焦慮感——無論是在實現目標、履行責任，還是充分利用機會方面。你可能會覺得自己面臨壓力，試圖平衡生活的多個方面（家庭、工作、財務），並且擔心自己沒有足夠的時間，來完成所有事情。
擔心期望（人們離開）：
當遊客在你的香火猛烈燃燒時離開，這可能反映出你不知所措的感覺，你追求目標的熱情或強度，可能會讓其他人感到不舒服或讓你感到孤立。它也可能表明你對其他人對你的努力和奉獻的反應有何感受。
保證與誠意（導遊的回應）：
即使你的香已經燒盡，導遊仍保證你的願望仍然重要，這表明你可能擔心做事不「完美」或沒有履行所有義務，但這個夢提醒你真誠比完美更重要。它強調了意圖相對於外在行動的重要性。
家庭和個人願望（許願）：
你在菩薩面前許下的願望，涉及你生活的關鍵領域：家人的健康和幸福、女兒的成功、財務穩定，以及你自己的內心平靜。這反映了你對家庭、工作和自我實現之間平衡的深切關注和希望。你希望自己的能力得到認可，這表明你可能會在生活的某些領域感到不受重視，但你會尋求家庭的成長和繁榮。
放下憂慮（燒香快速）：
香火快速燃燒的形象，也象徵著需要放下不必要的擔憂或壓力。這個夢境顯示你已經具備了所需的條件——即使情況並不完美，你的誠意和意圖也得到了認可。
整體解讀：
這個夢境似乎反映了你在生活的個人和職業領域中努力尋求平衡、認可和成就的感覺。這表明你正在應對責任和焦慮，但同時，你尋求保證你的努力和意圖是足夠的。這個夢境鼓勵你相信自己的真誠，並專注於真正重要的事情——家人的幸福、個人的成長和內心的平靜。
1. Peaceful Realization:
As you approach the Bodhisattva, you pause for a moment, overwhelmed by the weight of your wishes. Instead of speaking, a sense of calm washes over you. The Bodhisattva smiles warmly without words, and you suddenly feel that all your worries have already been heard. You realize that peace and happiness are within you, waiting to be embraced. You leave the shrine, feeling lighter, knowing that everything will unfold as it should.
2. Empowerment and Transformation:
As your incense burns down to the base, you feel a surge of energy from within. The guide looks at you, but before he can speak, the Bodhisattva gestures for you to come forward. You don’t need to utter a single wish. Instead, the Bodhisattva touches your forehead gently, and you feel an immense strength fill your body. You suddenly know that you have the power to achieve your goals and bring prosperity to your family. You leave the shrine, empowered and ready to face the challenges ahead.
3. Unexpected Twist:
Just as you're about to speak your wish, the Bodhisattva raises a hand and points to the sky. You look up, and suddenly, the sky opens into a brilliant golden light. You are lifted off the ground and transported to a serene, otherworldly place filled with calm waters and lush green mountains. Here, you're told that all your wishes have already been granted. You are simply asked to trust the process. With that, you return to the shrine, feeling reassured and no longer burdened by fear or worry.
4. Symbolic Gesture:
As your incense burns out, the guide suddenly offers you a fresh bundle. "Sometimes we get a second chance," he says. You take the new incense and light it with care, this time feeling no rush. As you stand before the Bodhisattva, you make your wishes with confidence. The incense burns slowly and steadily, symbolizing the slow but sure progress you’ll make toward fulfilling your dreams. You walk away with a renewed sense of patience and faith in your journey.
5. Miraculous Intervention:
As your incense burns out completely, you begin to worry that your wish won’t count. But just before the last bit turns to ash, the Bodhisattva suddenly steps down from the pedestal and gently takes the incense from your hands. She blows on it, and the flames reignite. Smiling, she hands it back to you, and you realize that you’ve been given a second chance. With renewed hope, you make your wish, feeling blessed and certain that it will come true.
6. Message of Gratitude:
As you approach the Bodhisattva, you realize that instead of making a wish, you feel compelled to express gratitude. You thank the Bodhisattva for the blessings you already have—your family's health, your daughter's progress, and your own strength. As you finish speaking, you notice the incense has stopped burning entirely, yet the smoke lingers in the air, forming a beautiful, intricate pattern. You leave the shrine, knowing that being thankful for the present is as important as wishing for the future.
Each of these endings carries a different message, from empowerment and calm to gratitude and faith. Depending on what resonates most with you, any of these alternative endings could represent different ways to interpret the dream’s underlying emotions and concerns.
This dream could reflect several themes related to your life, emotions, and aspirations. Here’s an interpretation:
Seeking Guidance and Direction (Tour Guide & Filming):
The dream starts with you looking for a tour guide, which suggests you may be seeking guidance, clarity, or direction in your life. Filming the indigenous dance could symbolize the desire to document, capture, or preserve something meaningful, possibly related to your heritage, values, or personal goals.
Connection and Learning (Meeting the Indian Tourists):
The two Indian tourists copying your filming technique might indicate a desire for connection and collaboration. They admire your professionalism, which may reflect your wish for others to recognize your skills and talents. Their interest in the meaning behind the dance may symbolize your own desire to find deeper significance in the things you do.
Concerns About Time and Opportunity (Burning Incense):
The fast-burning incense bundle could represent feelings of urgency or anxiety about time running out—whether it’s in achieving goals, fulfilling responsibilities, or making the most of opportunities. You might feel like you are under pressure, trying to balance multiple aspects of your life (family, work, finances), and there’s a fear that you won't have enough time to accomplish everything.
Worrying About Expectations (People Moving Away):
When the tourists moved away as your incense burned intensely, this could reflect feelings of being overwhelmed, where your passion or intensity in pursuing your goals may make others uncomfortable or cause you to feel isolated. It may also signify how you feel about the reactions of others to your efforts and dedication.
Reassurance and Sincerity (Guide’s Response):
The guide’s reassurance that your wish still counts even though your incense has burned down suggests that you may be worried about not doing things "perfectly" or not fulfilling all obligations, but the dream reminds you that sincerity matters more than perfection. It highlights the importance of intention over outward actions.
Family and Personal Aspirations (Making a Wish):
The wishes you make before the Bodhisattva touch on key areas of your life: health and happiness for your family, success for your daughter, financial stability, and inner peace for yourself. This reflects your deep concerns and hopes for balance between family, work, and self-fulfillment. You wish for recognition of your abilities, suggesting you may feel underappreciated in certain areas of life, yet you seek growth and prosperity for your family.
Letting Go of Worry (Incense Burning Fast):
The image of the incense burning quickly could also symbolize the need to let go of unnecessary worries or pressures. The dream shows you already have what it takes—your sincerity and intentions are recognized, even if circumstances aren’t perfect.
Overall Interpretation:
This dream seems to reflect feelings of striving for balance, recognition, and fulfillment in both personal and professional areas of your life. It suggests you're navigating responsibilities and anxieties, but at the same time, you seek reassurance that your efforts and intentions are enough. The dream encourages you to trust in your sincerity and to focus on what truly matters—your family’s well-being, your personal growth, and inner peace.