Lately, I’ve been watching the Netflix series Younger, and even my dreams have started featuring its characters.
In this dream, I was more of an observer. I saw the main characters, Charles and Liza, arriving at what seemed like a ski lodge. They were walking and chatting on the snowy ground when suddenly, Liza cried out and fell into the snow.
It turned out that during a previous hospital stay, someone had installed a special device in one of Liza’s joints. Although she had been rescued afterward, the device had never been removed. Since it didn’t seem life-threatening, she had decided against having surgery to take it out. However, it apparently still affected her from time to time. After falling, she said she could feel the device impacting her again.
Then the scene shifted. I was at a religious gathering where people had formed a large circle. Brother Chris stood in the middle, expressing his gratitude for everyone’s help and support. It seemed he had been working on a project and, thanks to everyone’s assistance, he was now able to showcase the results.
The next scene took place at Liza and Maggie’s apartment. Liza was sitting on the couch, working on her laptop. Suddenly, she stood up and said she was heading to a party. Maggie looked furious and snapped, “Are you serious?”—as if she felt she, not Liza, should have been the one attending that event.
The scene shifted again. This time, Liza was at her ex-boyfriend Josh’s place, looking heartbroken as she confronted him, asking, “Was it you?” Josh, casually eating chocolate, replied, “Yeah, it was me. So what?” Liza looked devastated.
Finally, the dream took me to the meditation hall at the temple, where I saw Sister Cory. She spoke to me in a heavy, serious tone: “You see, others are already running into trouble.” It felt like we both understood she was referring to Liza and Josh.
最近在追 Netflix 《Younger (年輕一代)》影集，連夢境都和劇中人物有關。
在這個夢境，我像是旁觀者。我看見男女主角 Charles 和 Liza 像是來到一個滑雪山莊。他們在雪地上走著聊天，突然 Liza 叫了一聲，跌倒在雪地上。
原來是 Liza 之前住院時，好像被人家在她的關節安裝了一個特殊裝置。後來雖然她被營救出來，但那個裝置好像還在她的身體裡面，沒有取出。因為她想說這沒有生命的影響，就不用刻意開刀取出來，但似乎偶而還是會有一些影響。這次摔倒，她就說覺得那個裝置好像對她還是有影響。
然後場景換成我來到一個宗教活動場所，看到大家圍成一個大圓圈，Chris 師兄在中間，他說感謝大家的協助與支持。大概是他在做什麼專案，因為大家的協助，讓他可以有成果展示。
接著場景來到 Liza 跟 Maggie 的公寓。Liza 坐在沙發上，打著電腦，處理事情。突然她站了起來，說她要去參加某個派對。Maggie 看來很生氣，說「妳有沒有搞錯啊？」那樣子的態度，好像 Maggie 覺得應該是她要去那個派對，而不是 Liza。
再來場景變成看到 Liza 在前男友 Josh 住處，表情難過地質問他「是你弄的嗎？」Josh 正在吃巧克力，回說「對！是我弄的。那又怎樣？」反正 Liza 看起來就是很難過…
接著場景來到道場禪堂，我看到 Cory 師姐。她突然語重心長說「你看其他人，不是就出了狀況了嗎？」好像我們都知道她講的是 Liza 跟 Josh…
這個夢境充滿了豐富的象徵意義，可以從榮格心理學的多個角度進行解析。以下是一個分層次的解讀：
1. 人物作為原型象徵（人物意象分析）
Liza：作為夢中核心女性角色，可能代表夢者自身的「人格面具」（Persona）或「阿尼瑪」（Anima，男性夢者內在女性面向）。她的關節裝置隱喻「未被完全整合的心理創傷」或「社會適應中的不自然偽裝」（與《Younger》劇情中她隱藏年齡的主題呼應）。
Charles & Josh：兩位男性角色可能象徵「阿尼姆斯」（Animus，女性夢者的內在男性面向）的兩極——Charles代表成熟穩定的男性氣質，Josh則代表衝動本能的陰影面。Josh吃巧克力的細節（享樂、感官滿足）強化了陰影特質。
Maggie：可能是「陰影」的投射，她對派對資格的憤怒，反映夢者內心對「誰更該獲得社會認可」的衝突。
師兄師姐：代表「智慧老人」（Wise Old Man/Woman）原型，暗示集體潛意識中的靈性指引。
2. 關鍵意象的榮格式解讀
雪地與關節裝置：雪地常象徵潛意識的空白領域，而「被植入的裝置」是典型的「異物原型」，代表未被同化的創傷記憶或社會規範的強制內化（與Liza劇中隱瞞年齡的「偽裝」呼應）。跌倒暗示這些壓抑內容，正在干擾心理平衡。
宗教圓圈與專案展示：曼陀羅（圓圈）象徵自性（Self）的整合，師兄的感謝儀式可能反映夢者對「靈性成就」與「世俗成就」如何平衡的思考。
派對爭執：派對作為社交場合，其「准入權」的衝突可能對應夢者在職業/社交圈中的身份焦慮（與《Younger》中出版業的競爭主題共鳴）。
巧克力與質問：巧克力作為愉悅象徵，Josh的坦承暗示夢者可能正在面對自己「享樂陰影」的破壞性（如拖延、放縱等）。
3. 情節動態中的個體化進程
夢的敘事呈現「問題顯現（裝置發作）→尋求靈性支持（宗教場景）→人際衝突（派對、質問）→智慧警示（師姐點評）」的結構，符合榮格所說「陰影-對立-整合」的個體化過程。
特別值得注意的是「裝置未被取出卻持續影響」的情節，這強烈暗示夢者意識到某些心理創傷（或如劇中Liza的年齡秘密）雖看似「無生命威脅」，但仍在潛意識層面製造障礙。
4. 與《Younger》劇集的補償關係
榮格認為夢會補償意識態度的不足。夢者沉迷劇集可能反映現實中對「年齡/身份認同」議題的關注，而夢境將劇中情節轉化為個人潛意識材料，例如：
Liza的裝置 → 夢者自身「社會適應中不得不接受的異化感」
Maggie的憤怒 → 可能補償夢者過度壓抑的競爭心
師兄師姐的出現 → 對應現實中可能忽略的靈性層面指導
5. 建議的自我探索方向
關節裝置的隱喻：思考生活中哪些「功能性適應」正在變成「心理負擔」？
派對場景的情緒：記錄近期是否出現「資格感焦慮」（imposter syndrome）？
宗教場景與禪堂：這些意象可能邀請夢者關注超越個人困境的集體智慧。
這個夢境展現了典型的榮格所說「個體化」過程中的張力——自我在社會面具（Persona）、陰影（Shadow）、阿尼瑪/阿尼姆斯，以及自性（Self）之間的辯證關係。建議夢者可以：
繪製夢中人物的情感關係圖
特別注意「裝置」的具體位置（哪個關節？這對應什麼心理功能？）
思考Josh與Charles在現實中可能對應的人物或特質
夢境通過劇中角色演繹的，終究是夢者自己的心理劇場。
夢的解析（榮格觀點）：
這個夢境反映了你的心理各個方面之間的豐富相互作用，使用《Younger (年輕一代)》中的人物作為象徵性投射，而不是字面人物。當我們夢見虛構的人物時，通常意味著他們所體現的某些特質，在我們內心產生共鳴。
觀察員角色
在這個夢境中，你主要是一個觀察者，這表明你目前正在從更超然、更自覺的立場，來反思情感或關係動態。這意味著對內在衝突或模式的認識有所提高，但也許還猶豫是否要完全介入或情感投入。
滑雪小屋和 Liza 的跌倒
「雪山背景」喚起了孤立、挑戰和無意識的主題（「雪」通常代表情感上的冷漠或純潔）。Liza的跌倒和她體內隱藏的裝置，暗示著她內心有一個未解決的傷口——一些來自過去的事情（住院=創傷，裝置=揮之不去的心理傷疤），雖然得到了“處理”，但並沒有真正治愈。
這可能與你自己或你身邊某個人的一部分相似：帶著看似不緊急，但仍然潛移默化地影響你的生活和決定的舊傷。
宗教集會和克里斯的項目
「聚會」象徵社區和共同目標。Chris 表達感激之情，表明你認識到集體努力和相互支持的重要性。這可能反映出您自己當前的專案或重建旅程——您開始看到聯繫的價值，即使旅程有時感覺孤獨。
Liza 和 Maggie 的衝突
在這裡，Maggie 對 Liza 參加派對的憤怒，反映了嫉妒、競爭或不公義的感覺。從心理學上來說，這可能代表著你內心各部分之間的衝突：
一部分（Liza）想要前進、社交、冒險。
另一部分（Maggie）則感到被忽視、怨恨，或認為自己應該先得到認可。
對 Josh 的質問
與 Josh 的質問，是直接的情感表達。Liza 的悲傷和 Josh 的冷漠，表現出背叛、責備和失望——暗示人際關係中未解決的傷害（過去或現在）。Josh 漫不經心地吃著巧克力（安慰食物），暗示著某人（或你自己的一部分）如何輕視嚴重的情感創傷。
禪堂與 Cory 的警告
最後回到宗教背景，帶來一種嚴肅的、近乎因果的基調。Cory 的聲明（「其他人遇到了麻煩」）暗示了一個警告：忽視未解決的傷口，或無視內心的衝突，最終會造成更大的傷害，無論是對你自己還是對周圍的人。它呼籲人們進行更深層的內在工作，並對情感傷害給予同情和關注。
結論
這個夢境似乎展現了一段心理旅程：認識到過去的傷口（Liza 的裝置）、面對內心的競爭和怨恨（Maggie 和聚會）、面對背叛（Josh）、以及收到精神上的警告（Cory）。
它敦促你不僅要「管理」舊的痛苦，還要積極地治癒它們。它也強調了平衡獨立與連結的重要性，以及在勇敢地邁入新的生活階段之前，有意識地自我照顧的必要性。
Ending 1: The Healing Snow
After Liza falls, Charles helps her up, and together they gently dig into the snow, where they discover a small, glowing crystal.
Charles tells Liza, "This is the core wound you've carried—but it’s also your gift."Liza decides to undergo a simple, peaceful ceremony at the ski lodge to remove the old device and replace it with the crystal, symbolizing healing.
Later, at the religious gathering, Chris thanks not just for help with the project, but for everyone’s courage in healing themselves.
Maggie, instead of arguing, laughs warmly and says, "Go shine at the party, you deserve it."At Josh’s place, Liza calmly tells him, "I know what happened, but it no longer defines me."Finally, at the temple, Cory smiles and says, "See? You’re not trapped by old stories anymore."
Theme: Transformation of old wounds into wisdom.
Ending 2: Reconciliation and Reunion
When Liza falls in the snow, she notices the device inside her glowing faintly, asking for attention. Instead of ignoring it, she decides to ask for help.
Charles, Maggie, and Josh all appear—not as antagonists, but as allies. They form a circle around her and gently help remove the device together.
Afterward, Liza feels light and free.
At the religious event, Chris doesn't just thank the group—he announces a new community initiative based on mutual healing.
At Maggie’s apartment, the two share a genuine heart-to-heart, realizing they’ve both wanted the same thing: connection and growth.
At the temple, Cory smiles warmly and says, "Healing is never done alone."
Theme: Healing through relationship and collective support.
Ending 3: Embracing the Inner Self
After falling, Liza closes her eyes and listens carefully to her body.
She hears a voice from within: "You don’t need to fight it. You just need to listen."Instead of removing the device, she integrates it—it becomes part of her strength, a symbol of everything she has survived.
At the gathering, Chris shares that true success comes from embracing all parts of ourselves, even the broken ones.
Maggie, feeling seen, hugs Liza and tells her, "You’re stronger than you realize."At Josh’s place, Liza no longer seeks answers from him. She smiles, turns around, and walks out into the snowy landscape, peaceful and whole.
At the temple, Cory nods approvingly and says, "You have found your true center."
Theme: Radical acceptance and inner empowerment.
Dream Interpretation (Jungian perspective):
This dream reflects a rich interplay between different aspects of your psyche, using the characters from Younger as symbolic projections rather than literal figures. When we dream of fictional characters, it often means that certain qualities they embody are resonating within us.
1. Observer Role
You are mostly an observer in this dream, suggesting that you are currently reflecting on emotional or relational dynamics from a more detached, conscious standpoint. It implies increased awareness of internal conflicts or patterns, but perhaps a hesitation to fully intervene or emotionally engage yet.
2. The Ski Lodge and Liza's Fall
The snowy mountain setting evokes themes of isolation, challenges, and the unconscious (snow often represents emotional coldness or purity). Liza’s fall and the hidden device in her body suggest an unresolved inner wound—something from the past (hospitalization = trauma, device = lingering psychological scar) that was "managed" but not truly healed.
This might parallel a part of yourself or someone close to you: carrying old wounds that don’t seem urgent but still subtly affect your life and decisions.
3. Religious Gathering and Chris's Project
Gatherings symbolize community and shared purpose. Chris expressing gratitude indicates a part of you recognizing the importance of collective effort and mutual support. This could mirror your own current projects or healing journeys—you are beginning to see the value of connections, even if the journey feels solitary at times.
4. Liza and Maggie’s Conflict
Here, Maggie’s anger over Liza going to the party reflects jealousy, competition, or a feeling of injustice. Psychologically, this could represent an inner conflict between parts of yourself:
One part (Liza) wants to move forward, socialize, take risks.
Another part (Maggie) feels overlooked, resentful, or believes it deserves recognition first.
5. Confrontation with Josh
The confrontation with Josh is a direct emotional expression. Liza’s sadness and Josh’s indifference show betrayal, blame, and disappointment—suggesting unresolved hurt in relationships (past or present). Josh eating chocolate (comfort food) while being careless hints at how someone (or a part of yourself) trivializes serious emotional wounds.
6. The Temple and Cory's Warning
Returning to the religious setting at the end brings a sober, almost karmic tone. Cory’s statement ("others are running into trouble") suggests a warning: neglecting unresolved wounds or ignoring inner conflicts will eventually cause greater harm, either to yourself or others around you. It’s a call for deeper inner work and compassionate attention to emotional injuries.
Summary
This dream seems to show a psychological journey: recognizing past wounds (Liza’s device), facing internal competition and resentment (Maggie and the party), confronting betrayal (Josh), and receiving a spiritual warning (Cory).It’s urging you to not just "manage" old pains but to actively heal them. It also highlights the importance of balancing independence with connection, and the need for conscious self-care before moving forward boldly into new phases of life.