Jane,
Your dream seems to reflect a sense of nostalgia mixed with current life stresses. Being with a coworker from the past and returning to an old job setting suggests that there might be unresolved feelings or unfinished business connected to that time in your life. The act of riding bikes, particularly uphill, symbolizes the challenges and exertions you face in your waking life. It's a journey with effort and persistence, much like the one you've undertaken with your career and personal projects. The house being built for you could represent the future you're building for yourself, a future that requires inspection and careful consideration, much like your Performing Arts Center project.
The wrong turns could be indicative of the setbacks or confusion you've encountered along the way. It's interesting that you found yourself at your son's new girlfriend's house, which might symbolize new relationships or connections in your life that are impacting your path. The inability to find your phone to call for a ride back to work could indicate a feeling of disconnect or an inability to communicate or reach out for help when you need to return to your responsibilities.
Reflecting on your previous dreams, there's a theme of feeling out of control or unprepared, like being at the airport without a booked flight or being married to someone you dislike. This recent dream might be tapping into similar feelings of unpreparedness or being off course, especially since you were worried about getting in trouble for not being at work.
Your life events also play a role in this interpretation. The uphill bike ride might echo the emotional and physical exertions you've faced, such as the loss of your job, undergoing surgery, or the passing of your ex-husband. Yet, the house that is being built signifies growth and the creation of something new, much like when you opened the Performing Arts Center. It's possible that this dream is reminding you of your resilience and ability to navigate through life's challenges, even when the path is unclear and the journey is tiring.
Remember, the subconscious mind often uses dreams to process emotions and situations from our waking lives. Yours seems to be actively working through past experiences, current challenges, and future aspirations, all while navigating the complexities of personal relationships and responsibilities.
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