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12/17/2024

"Trapped Turtles: A Beach Day Dream of Joy and Dismay"

I am with my dad and sister for a beach day. Their figures represents them and I can see my dad's face more than my sister's, she is blurry and its her but also not really her at the same time just a figure of a kid who's supposed to be her. I am also a kid but still the me I feel like I am today. I spot baby sea turtle hatch, I get excited I am in awe and can't believe I get to witness this and I follow their trail thinking it will take me down to the water until it turns right and I look up realize that a giant shopping strip built on the beach sand is completely blocking their access to the ocean, and that they are rerouting themselves to an artificial concrete park trail attraction thing which they are falling into the water and swimming in the fake stream that runs beneath and is integrated with the attraction to a part where it seems to end and is covered by a big concrete slab. At this point I realized I am separated from my sister and dad and I begin to wonder where they went. On the opposite side of the slab there is a concrete walking path with steps above the stream as well where people use as a place to sit and hand out. There my dad and sister are standing calling me over to enjoy the attraction with them. Them and everyone else are happy seeing the turtles in this steam oblivious that the turtles are stuck there and will never make it to the ocean. I am upset and frustrated and wondering what the hell is going on because I want the best for the turtles and want their natural habitat unbothered by humans taking over. No one else is bothered by it which makes me even more upset. I go to them and realize how oblivious and happy they are. I walk past them into the rest of the trail realizing that there are more people in it passing by that are all oblivious and in awe of the attraction and just being able to see the turtles and are not seeing how messed up it is for the turtles that will never make it to the ocean. I walk into a hardware/pet store looking for a way to help the turtles and fix it then the rest becomes blurry I can’t remember anymore of the dream

I am with my dad and sister for a beach day. Their figures represents them and I can see my dad's face more than my sister's, she is blurry and its her but also not really her at the same time just a figure of a kid who's supposed to be her. I am also a kid but still the me I feel like I am today. I spot baby sea turtle hatch, I get excited I am in awe and can't believe I get to witness this and I follow their trail thinking it will take me down to the water until it turns right and I look up realize that a giant shopping strip built on the beach sand is completely blocking their access to the ocean, and that they are rerouting themselves to an artificial concrete park trail attraction thing which they are falling into the water and swimming in the fake stream that runs beneath and is integrated with the attraction to a part where it seems to end and is covered by a big concrete slab. At this point I realized I am separated from my sister and dad and I begin to wonder where they went. On the opposite side of the slab there is a concrete walking path with steps above the stream as well where people use as a place to sit and hand out. There my dad and sister are standing calling me over to enjoy the attraction with them. Them and everyone else are happy seeing the turtles in this steam oblivious that the turtles are stuck there and will never make it to the ocean. I am upset and frustrated and wondering what the hell is going on because I want the best for the turtles and want their natural habitat unbothered by humans taking over. No one else is bothered by it which makes me even more upset. I go to them and realize how oblivious and happy they are. I walk past them into the rest of the trail realizing that there are more people in it passing by that are all oblivious and in awe of the attraction and just being able to see the turtles and are not seeing how messed up it is for the turtles that will never make it to the ocean. I walk into a hardware/pet store looking for a way to help the turtles and fix it then the rest becomes blurry I can’t remember anymore of the dream

Your dream is rich with imagery and symbolism, reflecting deep emotional themes and personal experiences. Let's break down some of the key elements:

  1. Family Presence: Your father and sister represent familial connections and support. However, your sister appears blurry, which may indicate a sense of distance or confusion in your relationship with her, or perhaps an aspect of her identity that feels unclear to you.

  2. Childhood Setting: The beach day symbolizes nostalgia and innocence, tying back to your childhood, but you maintain a mature perspective ("the me I feel like I am today"). This juxtaposition may reflect a longing for simpler times or a struggle with the complexities of adult life.

  3. Baby Sea Turtles: Turtles are often symbols of protection, vulnerability, and the natural world. Witnessing their hatch is a moment of wonder and symbolizes new beginnings or potential. Your excitement for the turtles signifies hope and a desire to protect innocence.

  4. Obstruction by Development: The giant shopping strip blocking the turtles' path to the ocean can symbolize the invasion of consumerism or societal progression that disrupts natural processes. It may also represent barriers you feel exist in your own life—perhaps feelings of being trapped in a system that prioritizes convenience over environmental or emotional well-being.

  5. Isolation and Concern: Feeling separated from your dad and sister emphasizes a sense of isolation or a longing for connection. Their obliviousness to the situation with the turtles represents a common theme in society—people often overlook deeper issues while being focused on surface-level joys.

  6. Desire for Action: Your frustration with the situation highlights your empathetic nature and concern for the environment or for those who are vulnerable. Looking for a solution in a hardware/pet store signifies a proactive mindset, as well as a drive to rescue or help others, which points to your leadership qualities and care for the welfare of living beings.

  7. Overall Themes: This dream reflects a conflict between joy and despair, awareness and ignorance, and the tension between familial happiness and environmental awareness. It may mirror feelings of being trapped between wanting to maintain familial bonds while also acting on your values and beliefs.

In summary, your dream invites you to reflect on your relationships, personal values, and how you navigate the complexities of caring for both loved ones and larger issues in the world. It encourages a balance between joy in shared experiences and a strong sense of responsibility for those who depend on you or are marginalized in society.