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Another Bicycle Dream
Ryan Cousineau wrote: That said, being described as an influential Canadian is amusing. I barely get to influence what I eat for lunch. Not true Claire! It's all part of the conspiracy! This is an election year in Canada. Ryan's name is on the lips of every one in the underground! "Nardo" |
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Another Bicycle Dream
"Badger_South" wrote in message
... This may be the key, that your training and mental discipline prepare you to face your existence (life and death) resolutely and without fear. Badger, this statement led me to what I believe is the primary meaning of this dream. The initial part of the dream is about the joys of physical reality. On the bike, a place where I am firmly in my body and grounded in my physical being. I am singing, which is another rooted-in-the-body experience, and I forgot the detail that the song I was singing was, "I Am Alive". The border is the border between earthly life and a higher existence. I'm not saying that the US is ordinary life and Canada is heaven. I'm not even saying that a "higher existence" comes from the Lower Mainland's famed tolerance for marijuana use. I think it's simply because, on a traditionally drawn map, Canada is placed higher than the US. The border is heavily fortified on the main road -- most people can not easily pass from ordinary life to something higher. Me, I'm trying to cheat it, get around the border in a sneaky way, see what's on the other side. That I am so easily found out, and taken aside, then, is no surprise. The only true way to know what's on the Other Side, so to speak, is through death -- and that's what I'm given at the end of the dream. Warm Regards, Claire Petersky Please replace earthlink for mouse-potato and .net for .com Home of the meditative cyclist: http://home.earthlink.net/~cpetersky/Welcome.htm See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
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Another Bicycle Dream
On Wed, 05 May 2004 14:47:18 GMT, "Claire Petersky"
wrote: "Badger_South" wrote in message .. . This may be the key, that your training and mental discipline prepare you to face your existence (life and death) resolutely and without fear. Badger, this statement led me to what I believe is the primary meaning of this dream. The initial part of the dream is about the joys of physical reality. On the bike, a place where I am firmly in my body and grounded in my physical being. I am singing, which is another rooted-in-the-body experience, and I forgot the detail that the song I was singing was, "I Am Alive". The border is the border between earthly life and a higher existence. I'm not saying that the US is ordinary life and Canada is heaven. I'm not even saying that a "higher existence" comes from the Lower Mainland's famed tolerance for marijuana use. I think it's simply because, on a traditionally drawn map, Canada is placed higher than the US. The border is heavily fortified on the main road -- most people can not easily pass from ordinary life to something higher. Me, I'm trying to cheat it, get around the border in a sneaky way, see what's on the other side. That I am so easily found out, and taken aside, then, is no surprise. The only true way to know what's on the Other Side, so to speak, is through death -- and that's what I'm given at the end of the dream. Nicely done. Certainly dwell on the positive aspects though, not on the 'death' as a punishment, or more than an allegory. (which you seem to have done) There's still more for you to learn from this dream, but you've done a great job at analysis so far! ;-) Coincidentally, I think many of us use biking as a way to learn to deal with "existence" in a positive manner, and though usually minor, the risks are all part of this. I try to finish up any bike ride with a sense of release and regain of power, though momentarily spent. Relish the moments just after you dismount, happy and sweaty and empowered. Best, -B |
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Another Bicycle Dream
Claire Petersky wrote:
Another dream with a bicycle theme -- looking for interpretations... Bicycling along the coast on a beautiful paved trail. It's sunny and warm, I'm singing, and both my voice and my legs feel strong. Hang on, this is going to be quite a ride. The trail starts to peter out because we are getting close to the US/Canada border. I can see the road through the trees -- the border is heavily fortified at the road crossing. However, there is no one here on the bicycle end of things -- it's just that the trail comes to an end. The terrain is rugged, with steep slopes, basalt cliffs, and sturdy trees. Drawing from another poster, I too will sugest this border represents a boundary between two spiritual realms, existences, or plains. These may be levels of maturity in this life, or may be a passing from this life to the next. The fact that there is no one there at the bicycle end of things suggests that this is uncharted teritory for most or all people. Either the guards don't expect anyone to try that route, or they know that no one will be successful, or that there's no one to try to stop you. It is clear that moving to the new realm or level is difficult, with obstacles, pitfalls, difficulty, and danger. The way seems obscure, and you don't know what to do next. The sturdy trees suggest that your strength will get you through, or possibly, that there is strength and stability in this new spiritual adventure. At this point I am with a companion (identify unknown), and we use ropes to climb the cliff where the trail stops. Our plan is to try to cross the border through the forest, where we hope we can sneak through without being discovered. The companion is your "higher power" - one that you know exists, that you know is an advocate on your behalf, but can't readily identify or perhaps you are confused about the identity of your "higher power". The ropes represent the use of spiritual tools - scriptures, writings, music, wise council, etc. These things can be helpful, but like ropes, are something you could get tangled in if you don't know how to make proper use of them. The attempt to sneak across is an attempt to reach your goal by other than legitemate means. Perhaps with less than a pure heart or pure motives. Or perhaps it isn't to avoid the proper route, but to avoid the greastest danger, those who would try to prevent you from succeeding. We scramble to the top of the cliff, and almost inevitably, we are caught. We are taken to a detention center. My captors invite me to take a five hour nap on a bunk, which I decline -- I have a fear that this would be a fatal mistake. Instead, I demand to see Ryan Cousineau, an influential Canadian who I think would be sympathetic to my cause. Being caught is what suggests to me that you are trying to reach your goals by less than legitemate means. Crossing the border normally would have required an examination, perhaps one that you want to avoid because you have something to hide. But by avoiding the examination, you are in more trouble than you would have been in. You are still seeking help from your companion, but without knowing the identity, you call on someone else who seems to be appropriate. But because this is the wrong helper, confusion and chaos result. In the confusion and chaos that this demand creates, my companion attempts an escape, which is unsuccessful. He is taken away for punishment. Further, three other prisoners will be punished as a demonstration. Although they are supposedly randomly selected, I am one of the ones chosen. I know I'm being selected because it will further the emotional pain of my companion to know that I am suffering on his account. You are separated from your "higher power" because of this inappropriate action on your part, and are separated from their help. The fact that his/her punishment is also inflicted on others shows your fear of this whole process of moving to a higher plain, that others may get hurt, and that it may be unfair to you. Your thoughts are still on your companion, however, and are distressed at his/her suffering on your behalf, even their being made to suffer by your punishment. With the other prisoners and my companion, I am taken to another room for excution. In order to achieve this new plain or spiritual realm, you have to die to self. You feel this is being imposed upon you unfairly. I am prepped for lethal injection. I think to myself that I should be frightened, but I am not. I mentally recite a prayer, "Yiheyu l'ratzon imre-fi v'hegeyon libi l'faneka Adonai tzuri v'goali" * You want to be prepared for the transition. You want to know that your words and your heart are right. and then pause, to see if words actually do come spontaneously out of my mouth. However, there is nothing but silence. This is a strong self-doubt about whether you measure up, and perhaps you don't. You got this far by less than legitemate means, and now are suffering for it. The words fail, they no longer do it for you, they are no longer enough. They stick the needle in my arm, and I can feel something cold flowing through my veins. This is a throwback to cycling, and to a less than positive recation to someone's inappropriate driving. The driver did something that made your blood run cold, and perhaps that is the whole raeson you are having so much difficulty moving to the next level. I think, "I am going to die" -- and then wake up. Since you are no longer cycling (in the dream), that is a fate as bad as death. Get out and ride, and enjoy it, or the guards will _force_ you to enjoy it. * This is not the traditional prayer said before death, which is supposed to be the Sh'ma. Rather, this is the one traditionally translated as: "May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable unto Thee O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer" Psalm 19:14 (KJV uses "strength" instead of "rock") Austin |
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Another Bicycle Dream interpretation
cheg wrote:
"Claire Petersky" wrote in message om... Another dream with a bicycle theme -- looking for interpretations... snippage supposed to be the Sh'ma. Rather, this is the one traditionally translated as: "May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable unto Thee O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer" The prayer is from Psalm 137, also well known as the reggae song "By the rivers of Babylon". You must have a different bible. I can find Claire's quote in Psalm 19:14, but nothing even close in Psalm 137. Austin (Of course, _I've_ never made a mistake...) -- I'm pedaling as fast as I durn well please! There are no X characters in my address |
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"Claire Petersky" wrote in message om... Another dream with a bicycle theme -- looking for interpretations... You are striving towards your ideals in life and are passing into a new stage along that path. Hindering your journey are a repression of you feelings, a ristricted way of thinking, and negative influences from your past. Ryan Cousineau has qualities you need as you make this transition. Meditate on the improvements for which you are striving. Focus your mind, body, and spirit and use all five of your senses. |
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Another Bicycle Dream
"Claire Petersky" wrote in message news:W77mc.28533$_41.2071435@attbi_s02...
Boring to follow up on my own post, but while riding to work this morning, I figured out the meaning of invoking the name of Ryan C and why it created chaos. If bicycling is symbolic of physical existence, and Canada of a higher one, then Ryan, a bicycling Canadian, is the epitome of the one who has a foot in both worlds, is the one who is rooted in the physical but is identified with the metaphysical. It was this seeming contradiction that caused an uproar. Warm Regards, Claire Petersky Please replace earthlink for mouse-potato and .net for .com Home of the meditative cyclist: http://home.earthlink.net/~cpetersky/Welcome.htm See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
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Another Bicycle Dream
Claire Petersky wrote:
Boring to follow up on my own post, but while riding to work this morning, I figured out the meaning of invoking the name of Ryan C and why it created chaos. If bicycling is symbolic of physical existence, and Canada of a higher one, then Ryan, a bicycling Canadian, is the epitome of the one who has a foot in both worlds, is the one who is rooted in the physical but is identified with the metaphysical. It was this seeming contradiction that caused an uproar. Demanding to see Ryan Cousineau was your mistake. If only you had demanded to appeal to Fabrizio Mazzoleni, this tragedy might have been averted. Especially since Fabrizio is the six time winner of the Tour des Reves, as Ryan likes to point out. Do keep this in mind the next time you visit Fortress Canada. |
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Another Bicycle Dream
"Benjamin Weiner" wrote in message news:40995fae$1@darkstar... Claire Petersky wrote: Demanding to see Ryan Cousineau was your mistake. If only you had demanded to appeal to Fabrizio Mazzoleni, this tragedy might have been averted. Especially since Fabrizio is the six time winner of the Tour des Reves, as Ryan likes to point out. Do keep this in mind the next time you visit Fortress Canada. ROTFL! -- Warm Regards, Claire Petersky Please replace earthlink for mouse-potato and .net for .com Home of the meditative cyclist: http://home.earthlink.net/~cpetersky/Welcome.htm See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
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