Last night I dreamed of a skittish cat that I’m trying to calm. A man near me begins to handle her roughly. The cat is growling, almost barking with fear and anger. I angrily tell the man to never do that again.
In my dream journal I write, “Who is the cat?” Me? Yes, I am skittish. Especially when leading others in any heart-felt work.
Then I feel a jolt of remembrance—this isn’t the first time I’ve encountered the “scaredy-cat.” Years ago, I worked with the archetype and recognized my own cat-like traits--positive and negative. As a leader, I am acutely sensitive to the energies of a group and can adjust to their needs. But too often, my hyper-alter state morphs into a paralyzing fear.
Thank you Dream, for the reminder--to be kind to my internal scaredy-cat. This isn’t an intellectual dream analysis but a deeply felt recollection. I’m posting cat pictures and signs throughout the house and will gently cherish my inner cat today….
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