I dreamed that I was working at a company, and it seemed like I was a supervisor. That night, we had an end-of-year party, and I gave my team some generous raffle vouchers, which quickly became the talk of the office.
At first, I was practicing calligraphy in my office, but after a while, I got a bit bored and decided to wander around each floor, casually looking left and right. I noticed a variety of fancy pastries on the meeting room table.
I kept walking back and forth across the different floors, somewhat conspicuously, as if I wanted my colleagues to see me and maybe even feel grateful towards me. So I continued to stroll around like that.
When I returned to my floor, I overheard the secretary answering a phone call. I told her, "I’ve already put all their raffle vouchers in the box," so she could respond to whoever was calling.
I went back to my office, and suddenly, someone entered. In my dream, this person was Fan Zhongyan, because he was skilled in poetry and had a graceful demeanor, giving off the impression of someone truly talented.
Since I had been practicing calligraphy earlier and only left because I was bored, my work was still on the desk along with my ink and writing tools.
With Fan Zhongyan there, I wanted to show off my calligraphy skills, so I picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and tried to continue the small script I hadn’t finished. But my brush was a bit dry, and the bristles were stiff, so the characters didn’t turn out well. The earlier ones had been decent, but the later ones looked bad because the brush had hardened.
While I was writing, Fan Zhongyan was talking about where he came from in Sichuan, and I found the topic interesting. I put down the brush to focus on listening to him talk about Sichuan.
As he spoke, I kept asking questions, almost as if I was trying to challenge him. It seemed like something had gone wrong during the revolution in Sichuan, so he had to flee.
Fan Zhongyan kept talking, writing, and composing poetry. His calligraphy was beautiful. I kept listening to him describe events in Sichuan, which felt like they had something to do with the resistance movement in the rear lines during the war.
夢見我在一個公司裡面，我好像是主管。今晚是年終晚會，我送給我的小組不小的抽獎禮券，大家就在口耳相傳。
我本來在辦公室裡寫書法練字，後來覺得有些無聊，來到每個樓層閒晃，左右兩邊到處看。看到會議室桌上有各式各樣的花式西點。
我在各樓層來回走，有點高調，要讓同事看到我，好像又想要人家感激我。反正我就這樣在各樓層來回走。
我回到自己辦公室的樓層，聽到秘書接了一個電話。我就跟她講說：「他們的抽獎券，我都已經投到抽獎箱裡面了。」這樣子，她就可以回覆來電的人。
我回到我的辦公室。這時候突然來了一個人，在我的夢裡，他是范仲淹，因為他很會做詩詞，而且風度翩翩，感覺就是有料的人。
因為剛剛我本來是在寫書法寫了一半，因無聊才出去晃。我的書法還在桌上，我的墨汁硯台也在桌上。
因為范仲淹在，我就想來現一下我的書法很厲害。我拿起毛筆，沾了墨汁，想繼續完成我剛剛還沒寫完的小楷。可是我的毛筆有點乾，毛不順，字有點醜。前面明明寫得還不錯，但後面因為毛筆有點硬掉，寫得不好看。
我一邊寫毛筆的時候，范仲淹就在講他是從四川哪裡來。我對他的話題有興趣，就把毛筆停下來，專心聽他講四川的事。
他一邊講，我一邊問問題，好像就是故意在挑戰他。感覺他在四川革命的時候出了事，所以逃了出來。
范仲淹一邊講，一邊寫字，然後又做詩。他寫的字還真是好看。反正我好像就是在聽他講，發生在四川有點像是抗戰大後方的事。
這個夢反映了你內心的各種情感與心理狀態，可能代表著自我認同、成長與外界期待之間的平衡。以下是一些可能的含義：
1. 領導和認同感（主管角色和年終晚會）：
你夢到自己是主管，送出抽獎禮券，並希望同事們感激你，這代表你在現實生活中可能有強烈的責任感或領導欲望。你可能渴望得到他人的認同或感謝，或者對自己的貢獻和努力希望得到更大的肯定。
2. 自我表現與成就感（書法練字）：
你在夢裡寫書法，但感覺字越寫越不好，這可能反映了你對自己某些能力或成就的懷疑。你可能在追求自我提升的過程中感受到壓力，或者對自己的表現不滿意。這也可以代表你對完美的追求，或者擔心自己無法保持最好的狀態。
3. 尋求智慧與靈感（范仲淹的出現）：
范仲淹這位歷史人物出現在你的夢裡，象徵著智慧、才能和高尚的品德。這可能意味著你正在尋找生命中的指引、靈感或榜樣，也許你渴望接觸或學習有智慧的人，來提升自己在某些領域的知識和能力。
4. 內心衝突與好奇心（四川革命的話題）：
你與范仲淹的對話中提到四川革命，暗示內心可能有某種未解的衝突或對過去事件的糾結。革命象徵著變革或挑戰，可能代表你正在經歷內心的變化，試圖從某種壓力或困境中解脫。你對范仲淹的話題表示興趣，可能象徵著你渴望了解更多關於自己或外界的深層問題。
5. 表現與自我懷疑之間的平衡（在不同樓層間走動）：
你在各樓層來回走動，似乎想讓同事看到你，這反映了你對外界認可的需求，但也暗示你內心的矛盾：你既希望得到讚賞，又可能對自己的動機有些懷疑，擔心這樣的表現是否出於真正的自信。
6. 創造與互動之間的張力（書法與對話的切換）：
你在書法和與范仲淹的對話之間切換，這顯示出你在創造性表達和知識追求之間的拉扯。這可能意味著你在生活中感受到在追求個人成就與與他人互動之間的矛盾，試圖找到平衡。
總結：
這個夢的含義集中於自我表現、成就感、對智慧的追求和內心的成長。它反映了你在面對現實生活中的壓力、期待和自我提升的同時，也在思考如何平衡內在與外在的需求，以及尋求突破和自我解放的過程。
1. Resolution Through Mastery (Positive Ending)
As Fan Zhongyan continues speaking, you regain focus and pick up your brush again. This time, your strokes flow smoothly, and your calligraphy becomes elegant and refined. Fan Zhongyan notices your work and compliments your talent, saying, "Your skill has the potential to match your wisdom." You feel a deep sense of accomplishment, blending creativity and intellect in harmony. The dream ends with a sense of fulfillment and recognition, both from others and within yourself.
2. A Moment of Realization (Reflective Ending)
As you engage in conversation with Fan Zhongyan, you suddenly realize that the problem with your calligraphy isn’t the brush but your own distraction. You pause and reflect, understanding that you’ve been too caught up in seeking external validation. Fan Zhongyan, sensing your thoughts, gently says, "True mastery comes when the mind is calm and clear." You set aside your brush and realize that your journey is about internal growth, not external recognition. The dream fades with a quiet, introspective atmosphere.
3. A Turn Toward Adventure (Exciting Ending)
As you question Fan Zhongyan further about his escape from Sichuan, he suddenly invites you to join him on a journey. The office walls dissolve, and you find yourself in the rugged mountains of Sichuan, traveling through time to witness the revolution firsthand. You experience the challenges and victories alongside him, and through this adventure, you discover new strengths and insights about yourself. The dream ends as you stand at the peak of a mountain, feeling a sense of adventure and transformation.
4. A Twist of Disappointment (Somber Ending)
As you continue listening to Fan Zhongyan, you realize that his stories of escape and revolution are fabrications, and his elegant persona starts to crumble. Disappointed, you return to your calligraphy, but the brush refuses to cooperate, and your writing becomes messier. The dream concludes with you feeling disillusioned, as the figure you admired turns out to be flawed, and your creative efforts feel unsatisfying. It ends with a sense of uncertainty and reflection on the nature of expectations and reality.
5. A Surprising Revelation (Mysterious Ending)
As you engage Fan Zhongyan in conversation, he suddenly stops and looks at you deeply, as if seeing through your thoughts. "You think you’re dreaming," he says with a smile, "but this is a lesson you need to remember." He writes something on the paper in front of you, but before you can read it, he disappears into thin air. When you look down at the paper, the characters are unfamiliar yet hauntingly beautiful. You wake up with the feeling that you’ve been given a profound message, though its meaning remains unclear, lingering in your mind.
Each ending gives the dream a different emotional tone, from fulfillment to adventure, introspection, or even mystery.
This dream seems to be a reflection of various aspects of your inner thoughts and emotions, symbolized by different elements in the narrative. Here are some possible interpretations:
1. Leadership and Recognition (Company and Supervisor Role):
You being a supervisor at the company and giving raffle vouchers might represent a sense of responsibility and leadership in your life. It suggests that you may be seeking recognition or appreciation for your efforts, especially in your professional or social environment. Walking around the office with the desire to be noticed hints at a desire for acknowledgment from your peers or colleagues.
2. Creative Expression and Self-Criticism (Calligraphy):
Practicing calligraphy represents your pursuit of personal growth and refinement, possibly in creative or intellectual areas. The moment where your calligraphy turns out worse because of the dry brush may symbolize a fear of losing your skill or feeling unsatisfied with your current abilities. It could indicate that you are being too self-critical or fear that you’re not performing as well as you expect yourself to.
3. Seeking Inspiration and Knowledge (Fan Zhongyan):
The appearance of Fan Zhongyan, a historical figure known for his intellect and poetry, could symbolize a search for wisdom, guidance, or inspiration in your life. His elegance and talent may represent an idealized version of what you aspire to be or the qualities you admire in others. Your interaction with him, where you put down your brush to listen, suggests that you value learning from those who possess wisdom and experience.
4. Conflict and Curiosity (Revolution and Questions):
Your dialogue with Fan Zhongyan about his experiences in Sichuan, particularly related to conflict and revolution, could reflect your curiosity about deeper issues, possibly relating to your own past or unresolved struggles. The idea of revolution and escape could be symbolic of personal transformation or a desire to break free from certain constraints in your life.
5. Desire for Balance (Switching Between Tasks):
Switching between practicing calligraphy and engaging in conversation shows a tension between your creative self-expression and your need for intellectual engagement. This may suggest that you’re balancing different areas of your life, trying to find harmony between personal fulfillment and external validation.
In essence, this dream may be about seeking recognition, struggling with self-doubt, and yearning for deeper knowledge and understanding. It reflects the challenges of maintaining balance between your inner and outer worlds.