Lily, your dream takes place in a Catholic Church, a setting that often symbolizes a search for spiritual guidance, moral introspection, or a connection to tradition and family values. The presence of your mom indicates a significant familial influence in this context, and her actions during the ceremony seem to reflect a protective instinct towards you. The priest, Father John, represents a figure of authority and spiritual leadership in your life, but his lack of a symbolic item suggests a deficiency in his role or in the ritual itself.
The white dress resembling that of a porcelain doll symbolizes purity and perhaps a sense of fragility or being on display. Wearing it because your mom asked you to indicates a sense of duty or obligation to family expectations, even if it doesn't align with your personal comfort or style. The confusion and frustration your mom experiences due to the missing item could symbolize a deeper familial or spiritual discontent, something that feels incomplete or not quite right.
When the priest follows you and mentions people laughing at your dress, it touches on themes of judgment and societal expectations. Your indifference to their opinions reflects a strong sense of self and a desire to assert your own identity, separate from external judgments or family pressures. The physical interaction with Father John that follows, however, introduces a disturbing element, suggesting a breach of trust and boundaries. This part of the dream might be highlighting issues of control and the misuse of authority, as well as your assertiveness in confronting inappropriate behavior.
The encounter with the little girl and the difficulty in sitting down symbolize obstacles in finding comfort and stability in your current situation. The little girl might represent a younger, more vulnerable part of yourself, or it could symbolize innocence and the need for protection. Your decision to leave and change into a more comfortable outfit signifies a desire to break free from imposed roles and expectations, to embrace your true self and personal comfort.
Overall, Lily, your dream seems to reflect a journey of self-discovery amidst familial and societal pressures. The recurring theme of discomfort with the dress and the actions of the priest suggests underlying issues with authority and imposed identities. Your interactions and decisions in the dream indicate a strong will to assert your own identity and find comfort within yourself, even when faced with external judgments or inappropriate behavior from those in positions of power.
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