H is for House
Today, I want to talk about a house. Not my house, but WHAT the rooms in a house symbolize; using dream interpretation to strengthen writing by employing symbolism engages the reader. I’m using Dictionary of Dreams by Rose Inserra (paraphrasing) to help guide us through the process of understanding what each room represents. blog.lamidesign.com ATTIC : It represents your memory, intellectual life or matters you’re burying. BALCONY : It represents the excitement and hardships of romance and aspirations. If the balcony is up high, you are detached. If you are in danger of falling, you might feel anxiety. BASEMENT : It represents your most secret fears or parts you’re hiding. BEDROOM : It represents how you “feel about your emotional and sexual life (i.e., privacy, relaxation and sensuality”). CHIMNEY : It represents how we deal with others emotionally, from inside to out. DOOR : It represents inhibitions or progress and how you are willing to deal with them. A closed...