Peaceful Concrete Structure

I had this dream when I was seven years old. I remember this structure, a concrete building with large, open-air windows, lined with gauzy curtains and sunlight streaming inside. The concrete even seemed soft in a way. I could hear music in the halls and the sun felt warm on my skin. I was by myself, but I did not feel alone. I don’t remember how long the dream lasted, but I felt as though I had been there for a very long time. It was utterly peaceful.

When I woke up and realized it had been a dream, I was devastated. I remember trying to go back to sleep so I could return there, but I wasn’t able to. I’ve always wondered if I would see that place again, and if it would seem different now as an adult.

I drew this image in 2012 and tried to preserve the actual dream imagery to the best of my ability after 39 years. The unfinished parts of the structure represent both the aspects I can’t remember and the emotional openness of the dream. Since I began doing dreamwork in 2012, I’ve become more aware of concrete structures in my dreams that feel soft and are attached to emotionally impactful content.