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I woke very early this morning after an awful dream – one I have dreamed many times before – my teeth are falling out! On waking my first action involved doing a tooth stock-take! Thankfully they are all still there :-).
I couldn’t get back to sleep so I pondered the feelings behind the dream. They ranged from embarrassment, shame, panic and a wish to hide myself away. You know – those moments when you wish you could slide under the floor mat and disappear.
Wide awake by now, I reflected on some real life experiences when I felt like that. One that came to mind was a Sausage Sizzle fund-raiser I organised for Rotary (I was president at the time). I don’t claim to be an event organiser, however I have done quite a few since that time. It was a real flop – limited volunteer helpers and bad weather didn’t help. I did enjoy giving away the sausages and bread to some homeless shelters though.
The incident was bemoaned by members (who hadn’t helped on the day) and became a bench mark of what NOT TO DO! But HEY, I tried, which is more that many others did.
It is not unusual for me to take on tasks that are outside my comfort zone. Only problem is I expect myself to get a brilliant result first time. I am reminded of sports people who train for years before reaching a level of expertise but I expect so much more of myself!
What about you? Do you expect yourself to get 100% first time and feel like a failure if you don’t? It is a bit silly to think that way, isn’t it?
Cheers
Lorraine
My teeth have fallen out in my dreams MANY times! If I get 85% first time, I’m happy :).
Yes, I think that is a sensible approach 🙂
I have read that dreams about teeth falling out are related to fears about getting older – not convinced!
I’m not convinced about that either!!
I started to read about teeth, but then you mentioned ‘Sausages’ and I’m incapable of concentration after I read that word
I had a good laugh at your comment. I remember some of your posts about sausages 🙂
I don’t but I envy the ones who try.Dreams sometimes have a lot of meaning,other times it could be some thoughts you had in your subconscious mind.Hey my mother said whenever you dream or others tell you about theirs,be sure to say,it’s all good do not worry!
Thanks for your thoughts on this Ranu 🙂
I rarely expect PERFECTION from myself these days ~ good enough is good enough. Glad you still have your teeth . . . all the better when mealtime rolls around!
Thanks Nancy 🙂