Janine, the dream you shared where you find yourself at a movie theatre with Brian, who mentions his boys are viewing sports, seems to reflect a sense of community and shared interests. Climbing out of a second-story window with someone showing you how might suggest you're exploring new ways of doing things or looking at life from a new perspective. This peaceful scenario, without any negative emotions attached, could be a manifestation of your subconscious navigating through the new phase of life you're entering.
This dream seems to be in stark contrast to the previous ones involving goodbyes and a sense of loss or transition, such as saying goodbye to Chela and others or feeling overwhelmed by the task of packing up a kitchen. Despite these changes, the current dream's tranquility and lack of stress indicate a more settled emotional state. Perhaps you are finding peace in the midst of life's transitions.
Connecting this to your life events, notably your recent retirement from teaching medical sociology, it's possible your dream is reflecting an adjustment period. You're learning to climb out of the familiar window of your past routine and are being guided into this new chapter. The lack of intensity and negative feelings in this dream could be a sign that you are adapting well to the changes and finding new interests, much like Brian's boys at the movies.
Remember, your dreams often weave together threads from your past and present to help you process emotions and anticipate the future. It's a gentle reminder that life is a series of scenes, much like those in a movie, and you're steadily moving through each act with grace. Keep embracing the new experiences life brings your way, just as you did when learning to climb out of that window.