I dreamed that I was at a show, and the program was called "Dance Your Self, Presenting the Spring and Autumn," so it was shortened to "Dance of the Spring and Autumn." What an interesting name! The show seemed to be related to traditional snacks, and I was one of the judges.
The contestants had to provide each judge with a portion of their competition dish, just a bite or two of each. Then I saw a bowl in front of me filled with all kinds of braised foods.
I thought to myself, "Wow, why is this bowl so big?" I asked the organizers, and they said that because they were worried that just one bite wouldn't be enough for the judges to give a proper score, sometimes they would put two or three bites of the same thing.
I said, "Wow, if every contestant gives me a whole bowl, I’ll have to eat a lot!" But all the braised food looked so delicious!
Then one of the contestants said that the purpose of his dish was to reconcile with his father. I felt like that was speaking to me, too. I'm not close with my father, but I do need to reconcile with my mother.
I couldn’t help but think, "I didn't know a food competition could have such a deep meaning!"
夢見我好像在一個節目現場，節目叫做「舞出自我，介紹春秋」，所以簡稱「舞春秋」。這名字好有意思喔！節目好像與民俗小吃有關，我是評審。
參賽的人要提供每位評審一份比賽的食物，每樣食物大概一兩口。然後我看到眼前有一碗各式各樣的滷味。
我心想：「哇！怎麼這麼大碗？」我問主辦單位，他們說因為怕只嚐一口，評審沒辦法評分，所以有時候同一樣東西，就會放兩三口。
我說：「哇！每個參賽者一碗，這樣子我就要吃好多啊！」不過這些滷味看起來，都好好吃喔！
然後其中有一位參賽者，他說他的食物的目的，是要跟父親和解。我感覺這好像也是我的心裡的話。我和父親並不熟，但我的確是需要跟我的母親和解。
我不禁想：「原來食物比賽，還可以有這樣的意義啊！」
這個夢有幾個象徵性元素，暗示了個人成長、情感療癒以及食物和人際關係之間的連結等主題。
節目及其名稱（「舞出自我，介紹春秋」）：節目的名稱可能象徵自我表達，和反思時間流逝的過程，具體與生命的季節變化有關。 「春秋」可以代表你個人旅程的不同階段，也許可以突出成長（春天）和反思（秋天）的時期。
成為評審：身為夢中的評審，你被置於權威或洞察力的位置，你的任務不僅是評估食物，還要評估食物背後的深層意義。這可能表明你正處於人生的某個階段，你正在更加謹慎和深思熟慮地評估自己的行為、關係或決定。
食物（滷味）：食物通常代表營養、舒適或需要滋養。呈現給你的各種滷味，表明你很豐富，但事實上你關心數量（但又對其美味感興趣），這可能象徵著你對生活中的情感或關係方面感到不知所措，儘管它們最終會讓你變得豐富。食物可能代表你個人生活中的機會或挑戰，尤其是與家庭或人際關係有關的機會或挑戰。
參賽者的和解故事：參賽者提到想要與父親和解，這引起了你個人的共鳴，強調了你自己生活中，尚未解決的情感問題，尤其是與你母親的情感問題。這表明這個夢正在敦促你，面對並解決家庭中任何未解決的緊張局勢或情感創傷，特別是和解或治癒的需要。
比賽的深層意義：意識到食物比賽可以具有如此深刻的意義，意味著平凡或日常的經驗，可能具有更大的情感或心理意義。這個夢可能會鼓勵你探索生活中更深層的連結——無論是透過人際關係、食物或其他日常互動——並認識到其中的療癒潛力。
從本質上講，這個夢似乎邀請你反思你與父母（特別是你母親）的關係，同時也承認生活的日常生活，如食物或日常活動，可以承載深刻的意義，並提供情感治癒的機會。
1. Resolution and Healing
As the contestant finishes talking about his father, I feel a surge of emotions. Without hesitation, I rise from my seat, step off the judging panel, and walk over to the contestant. We share a silent but powerful moment of understanding. "It's never too late," he says softly. I nod, realizing this competition isn't just about food—it's about making peace with the past. The dream fades as I decide to call my mother and begin the reconciliation I’ve long avoided.
2. A Shared Meal of Connection
After the contestant's emotional confession, the organizers surprise us with an announcement. Instead of judging the dishes, the contestants and judges will sit together and share a meal. I find myself seated next to the contestant who spoke about his father. As we eat the various braised dishes, I feel a sense of unity and understanding with everyone at the table. The dream ends with laughter and warmth, a reminder that food can bridge gaps not just in taste but in relationships.
3. A Challenge to Reconcile
The contestant’s story about reconciling with his father hits me hard. The atmosphere in the room shifts, and suddenly, I’m no longer just a judge. I’m a contestant too. The host announces that my challenge is to prepare a dish symbolizing reconciliation with my own mother. The pressure is intense, but I gather the ingredients and begin cooking. The dream ends before I serve the dish, leaving me with a sense of urgency to face my real-life need for closure.
4. A Surprising Reappearance
As I reflect on the contestant’s words about reconciling with his father, the lights in the studio dim. Suddenly, I see a familiar figure enter the room—it’s my mother. She walks toward me, carrying a bowl of braised food, just like the other contestants. "This is for you," she says with a gentle smile. We sit together, sharing the dish in silence. The dream fades as I realize that the reconciliation I need might come from both sides.
5. The Unfinished Journey
After hearing the contestant’s story, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed. I look down at the bowl of braised food in front of me, but now it feels too heavy to eat. The dream takes on a surreal quality as the food begins to spill over the edges, filling the room. I try to speak, but my words are swallowed by the growing tide of food. The dream ends abruptly, leaving me with a sense of unfinished business and the realization that I still have work to do in my relationships.
Each ending explores a different emotional or symbolic resolution, ranging from closure and connection to uncertainty and unfinished reconciliation.
This dream has several symbolic elements that suggest themes of personal growth, emotional healing, and the connection between food and relationships.
The Show and Its Name ("Dance Your Self, Presenting the Spring and Autumn"): The title of the show may symbolize the process of self-expression and reflection on the passage of time, specifically relating to the changing seasons of life. "Spring and Autumn" could represent different stages in your personal journey, perhaps highlighting times of growth (spring) and reflection (autumn).
Being a Judge: As a judge in the dream, you're placed in a position of authority or discernment, where you're tasked with evaluating not just food but the deeper meanings behind it. This might suggest that you're in a phase of your life where you're assessing your own actions, relationships, or decisions with more care and thought.
The Food (Braised Dishes): Food often represents nourishment, comfort, or the need to be nurtured. The variety of braised foods presented to you suggests abundance, but the fact that you're concerned about the quantity (and yet intrigued by its deliciousness) may symbolize feeling overwhelmed by the emotional or relational aspects of life, even though they are ultimately enriching. The food could represent opportunities or challenges in your personal life, especially connected to family or relationships.
The Contestant's Story of Reconciliation: The contestant's mention of wanting to reconcile with his father strikes a personal chord with you, highlighting unresolved emotional issues in your own life, particularly with your mother. This suggests that the dream is urging you to confront and work through any unresolved tensions or emotional wounds within your family, specifically the need for reconciliation or healing.
The Deeper Meaning of the Competition: Realizing that a food competition can hold such a deep meaning implies that mundane or everyday experiences might have greater emotional or psychological significance. The dream may be encouraging you to explore deeper connections in your life—whether through relationships, food, or other daily interactions—and recognize the healing potential within them.
In essence, this dream seems to invite you to reflect on your relationship with your parents (particularly your mother), while also acknowledging that everyday aspects of life, like food or routine activities, can carry profound meaning and offer opportunities for emotional healing.