I dreamt of the engineering team from my former company. They had been repeatedly applying for the Nobel Technology Award, which was notoriously difficult to win. The awarding organization didn’t evaluate a single project but instead judged the consistent quality of every project the team worked on. With so many projects to handle, each with its own challenges, delivering excellence on all of them was incredibly tough and exhausting.
Since I had already left the company, I observed my former team leader, Terrence, working hard on the projects. He was so overburdened that he started questioning the meaning of his efforts. Later, I learned their team won the Nobel Technology Award, and everyone was overjoyed.
At the award ceremony, the organizers set up a dedicated area with tables and chairs for each winning team to have their photos taken by photographers. When it was time for the technology team to take their picture, their project manager (I couldn’t recall who it was) sat down and called out to the team, "Come over here, everyone! Let’s do this together!"
I saw Terrence and the other engineers join in, sitting down for the group photo. I walked over to Terrence and said, "You once asked me if all this hard work was worth it. Sitting here for this photo makes it worth it." Terrence looked genuinely happy.
I moved back to the outer area of the banquet, where my seat was located. I remembered that I had only secured an invitation through connections and wanted to join in the celebration. As I wandered around, hoping to spot someone I knew, the crowd felt overwhelming and packed.
Suddenly, I saw my elementary school classmate Wesley, who appeared to be a prominent figure and had sponsored a table. I heard him calling for people to join his table. Since I didn’t recognize anyone else in the outer area, I decided to join him.
As people began sitting down, I noticed there weren’t many seats left. Wesley, apparently struggling to fill the seat next to him, called out, "You can sit here!" I thought, "Alright, I’ll go sit there."
His table had a sofa-like seating arrangement, with a glass-topped sofa table beside it. After sitting down, Wesley complained about how uncomfortable the sofa was. I explained to him that, being in a public lounge area, the sofa cushions were designed to be firm to maintain their structure. Comfortable, softer sofas were typically meant for private spaces, not open halls like this.
Then, the scene shifted inexplicably. I found myself standing in front of a cremation furnace. Nearby, I sensed the presence of a ghost or spirit. I asked it, "Are you sure you want everything burned? Don’t you want to leave a trace in this world?" The spirit replied, "Burn it all. There’s no point in leaving anything behind—it’s better to start completely anew."
After that, I saw a pair of hands washing themselves in a sink, with someone saying they wanted to wash away the dust.
I’m not sure how these scenes connect to the Nobel Prize storyline. I’ll need to think about it further.
夢見我前公司的工程師團隊，他們一直報名參加諾貝爾技術獎的比賽。這獎項得獎不易，因為給獎單位不是只評分一個專案，而是平常的每個案子都要做得很好，才有機會入圍。可是平常案子那麼多，每個案子都有各種狀況，要能夠做好每一個專案，其實很不容易，也很辛苦。
因為我已經離開這家公司了，我看到以前我團隊的小組長 Terrence 在專案裡，做得很累很辛苦，讓他懷疑這工作是否有意義。後來得知他們的技術團隊得到諾貝爾技術獎，大家都欣喜若狂。
在頒獎晚宴上，主辦單位安排了一組桌椅專區，讓各獎項的得獎團隊去那裡讓攝影師拍照。輪到技術獎去拍照時，我看到他們的專案經理 (我不記得是誰) 就坐過去，同時喊著他的團隊「你們過來啊！大家一起來啊！」
我看到 Terrence 跟其他的工程師就坐到座位上去拍照。我走到 Terrence 旁邊跟他說：「你問我說值不值得做得那麼辛苦，你現在坐在這裡，照這張相片，就值得了。」Terrence 很高興。
我走到旁邊，因為我的座位在很外圍的區域。我記得那個時候好像也是透過關係，才有我的座位，想說也想來參加這個晚宴，共襄盛舉。
我在外圍區域到處看看是否會遇到認識的人。人好多好擠喔！然後我看到小學同學 Wesley，好像他是有頭有臉的名人吧！贊助了一桌。我聽到他在喊人加入他那一桌，心想反正外圍區我也沒認識什麼人，過去加入他那一桌好了。大家開始坐下來，我發現空位也不多了。
大概沒人要坐他旁邊，Wesley 喊著「你們可以過來坐這邊啊！」我心想「好吧！就過去坐吧！」
他那裡像是沙發的座位，旁邊連著一張玻璃桌面的沙發桌。我坐下來，Wesley 抱怨這沙發坐起來不舒服。我跟他解釋因為這是公共大廳的位置，一般放在這裡的沙發座墊要硬挺，才能撐住沙發的型，這種沙發當然不是坐舒服用的。如果想要坐起來舒服的沙發，座墊要柔軟。一般這種沙發會放在私密的空間，不適合放在這種大廳場所。
不知為何，場景切換到我站在一個火葬場的爐子前，感覺旁邊好像有個鬼還是靈魂。我跟他說「你確定要全部燒掉嗎？不想留一點在這個人世間嗎？」然後那個鬼魂就跟我說「燒了吧！留下這一點點也沒有用，不如有個全新的開始。」
接著我看到有一雙手在水槽洗手，那個人說要洗掉這些塵埃。我不知道這些場景跟諾貝爾獎有什麼關聯，要再來想一想。
這個夢境呈現了一個層次豐富的敘事，充滿了堅持、認可、轉變和結束的主題。讓我們來分解一下：
1. 工程團隊與諾貝爾技術獎
主題：努力、認同與懷疑
工程團隊多次嘗試贏得諾貝爾技術獎，反映出對認可和驗證的強烈渴望。在每個專案中保持一致的卓越所面臨的挑戰，象徵著滿足高期望的掙扎扎。Terrence 的疲勞和對工作意義的懷疑，呼應了一個普遍的問題：努力工作是否真的值得痛苦。
解析：夢境的這一部分，可能代表你自己對不懈努力的價值的反思。它暗示了一段質疑，並最終在成就中尋找意義的旅程，以獲獎並將其記錄在照片中的喜悅時刻為象徵。
2. 頒獎典禮及餐宴的外圍
主題：歸屬與聯繫
主要獎勵區域和外圍區域之間的差異，凸顯了處於邊緣的感覺。儘管你參加了慶祝活動，但你的座位安排卻給人一種距離感或部分脫節感。
Wesley 邀請他人加入他那一桌，代表了溝通的橋樑，但他對沙發的不舒適感和你的實際解釋，揭示了公開形象象和內在現實之間的緊張關係。
解析：這部分可能反映你在社會動態方面的經歷、包容或排斥的感受，以及你透過向他人提供見解和支持，來彌合差距的角色。
3. 火葬場景
主題：放手與更新
與鬼魂並肩站在火葬爐前，象徵著面對一些重要事情的結束，也許是你生命中的一個章節，或是對過去揮之不去的依戀。該鬼魂的回應是“全部燒掉”，強調了徹底結束並重新開始的重要性。
解析：這個場景顯示你可能正在經歷一個重大轉變，可能與你離開以前的公司或過去的努力的感受有關。它強調需要完全放手去擁抱新的開始。
4. 洗手
主題：淨化與釋放
最後一幕用手洗去灰塵，象徵過去負擔的淨化和釋放。它象徵著準備好毫無負擔、清晰和更新地前進。
解析：這作為夢境的解決方案，顯示一個週期的結束和新事物的開始，擺脫了過去的殘留。
可能的榮格解釋
從榮格的角度來看：
Terrence 和團隊：這些可以代表你心靈的各個面向－勤奮、目標導向的部分（Terrence）和集體的內在動力（團隊）。他們的奮鬥和勝利，反映了你在努力追求卓越的同時努力追求意義的內心旅程。
鬼魂和熔爐：這可能象徵著陰影自我或潛意識中未解決的方面。燒毀這一切，代表著一種願意面對和整合這些部分以進行轉型的意願。
洗手：與個人化相關，這個場景可能象徵著邁向完整的一步，因為你擺脫了外部壓力，並重新與真實的自我聯繫。
反射
這個夢境似乎探索了個人努力、認可，和生活挑戰背後更深層意義之間的相互作用。它邀請你思考你的旅程，敦促你平衡雄心與自我保健，並透過完全放棄不再為你服務的事物，來擁抱變革。
1. Renewal Through Unity
As you stand by the furnace, the ghost decides not to burn everything but leaves a small keepsake—a glowing ember—symbolizing a cherished memory. It says, “This ember will guide you in creating something new.” You take the ember with you, and as you leave, the banquet hall transforms into a bright garden filled with blooming flowers. The engineers and Wesley are there, celebrating not just their success but the connections they share.
Theme: Transformation through remembrance and connection.
2. Embracing the Unknown
Instead of watching the spirit burn everything, you and the ghost step into the furnace together, only to emerge on the other side in a vast, serene landscape. The banquet, the engineers, and Wesley have vanished, replaced by a sense of calm and clarity. The spirit smiles and says, “This is what freedom feels like.” You walk forward, feeling lighter than ever.
Theme: Letting go of the past to embrace a new phase of life.
3. Reconciliation and Celebration
At the banquet, Wesley introduces you to influential people at his table. Through their conversation, you realize how your past contributions have impacted others in unexpected ways. The spirit from the furnace appears, now radiant, and whispers, “See? Everything you’ve done matters.” The crowd lifts a toast in your honor, and you finally feel a sense of belonging and fulfillment.
Theme: Recognition of personal worth and legacy.
4. A Gift from the Spirit
As the ghost burns everything, a shimmering object emerges from the flames—a key. The ghost hands it to you and says, “This is for your next chapter.” Returning to the banquet, you find a mysterious door behind Wesley’s table. Using the key, you unlock it to reveal a quiet space filled with tools, ideas, and inspirations for future endeavors.
Theme: Transition and readiness for new opportunities.
5. Choosing Comfort Over Conformity
While sitting on Wesley’s uncomfortable sofa, you realize you don’t have to endure discomfort for the sake of appearances. You stand up, leave the banquet, and find a cozy, quiet spot outside with a comfortable chair. Watching the stars, you reflect on what truly matters—inner peace over external validation. The ghost sits beside you, saying, “This is where you belong.”
Theme: Prioritizing authenticity and well-being.
6. The Banquet as a Dream within a Dream
You realize that everything—the banquet, the awards, and even the spirit—is part of a dream. Waking up within the dream, you find yourself in the engineering office again, but this time, the team is working happily, with Terrence smiling and inspired. The spirit, now a guiding presence, says, “The dream is your lesson. Find joy in the journey, not just the destination.”
Theme: Awareness and finding joy in the process.
7. A New Path Emerges
After the banquet, you return to the outer area, where a quiet figure hands you a map. The ghost appears one last time, saying, “This map leads to where you’re meant to go next.” As you study the map, the banquet hall dissolves into a path stretching toward the horizon, lined with trees symbolizing growth and potential. You step onto the path with renewed determination.
Theme: Forward movement and new beginnings.
This dream presents a layered narrative filled with themes of perseverance, recognition, transformation, and closure. Let’s break it down:
1. The Engineering Team and the Nobel Technology Award
Theme: Effort, Recognition, and Doubt
The engineering team’s repeated attempts to win the Nobel Technology Award reflect a deep desire for acknowledgment and validation. The challenges of maintaining consistent excellence in every project symbolize the struggles of meeting high expectations. Terrence’s fatigue and doubt about the meaning of his work echo the universal question of whether hard work is truly worth the pain.
Interpretation: This part of the dream may represent your own reflections on the value of relentless effort. It suggests a journey of questioning and eventually finding meaning in accomplishments, symbolized by the joyous moment of winning the award and capturing it in a photograph.
2. The Award Ceremony and the Outer Banquet
Theme: Belonging and Connection
The distinction between the main award area and your placement in the outer area highlights feelings of being on the periphery. Even though you were part of the celebration, your seating arrangement suggests a sense of distance or partial disconnection.
Wesley’s invitation to join his table represents a bridge to connection, yet his discomfort with the sofa and your practical explanation reveal a tension between public appearances and private realities.
Interpretation: This section might reflect your experiences with social dynamics, feelings of inclusion or exclusion, and your role in bridging gaps by offering insights and support to others.
3. The Cremation Scene
Theme: Letting Go and Renewal
Standing before the cremation furnace alongside the spirit symbolizes confronting the end of something significant, perhaps a chapter in your life or lingering attachments to the past. The spirit’s response, “Burn it all,” underscores the importance of complete closure to enable a fresh start.
Interpretation: This scene suggests you may be processing a major transition, possibly linked to your feelings about leaving your previous company or past efforts. It emphasizes the need to let go fully to embrace a new beginning.
4. The Washing of Hands
Theme: Cleansing and Release
The hands washing away dust in the final scene signify purification and release of past burdens. It symbolizes readiness to move forward unburdened, with clarity and renewal.
Interpretation: This acts as a resolution to the dream, indicating the end of a cycle and the beginning of something new, free from the residue of the past.
Possible Jungian Interpretation
From a Jungian perspective:
Terrence and the Team: These could represent aspects of your psyche—the hardworking, goal-oriented part (Terrence) and the collective inner drive (team). Their struggles and triumph reflect your inner journey of striving for excellence while grappling with meaning.
The Spirit and the Furnace: This could symbolize the shadow self or unresolved aspects of your subconscious. Burning it all represents a willingness to confront and integrate these parts for transformation.
The Washing Hands: Tied to individuation, this scene may symbolize a step toward wholeness, as you shed external pressures and reconnect with your authentic self.
Reflection
This dream seems to explore the interplay between personal effort, recognition, and the deeper meaning behind life’s challenges. It invites reflection on your journey, urging you to balance ambition with self-care and to embrace transformation by fully letting go of what no longer serves you.