A war of archetypes

Uh oh.. We're gonna need a bigger planet.

Yesterday I was talking about various symbols that stand for the unknown rising out of the vast "ocean" of mindspace.  (I know the post is dated Dec 1, but I really didn't finish it until yesterday.)

Often in my dreams, it seems as if two forces are contending with one another. Though in my dreams it usually looks more like this:

Have at thee, vile foe!

Just last night I dreamed of small cats fighting and chasing one another.  I did mention yesterday that we see the image in our dreams that we can handle.  So maybe this is just all I can handle.  Maybe, but I don't think so, because I've had dreams that are much worse when something else has me worked up.

I think we tend to exaggerate our fears in our movies and stories.  We make them larger to really experience the fear of them.  I think my dreams may be putting them into perspective.

But let's not miss the image for what it is -- kittens are carnivores.  They grow into cats, which still aren't very large, but they don't mind giving a good scratch when you cross them.  And cats are related to some very large, very dangerous animals.

Holy crap!

Cats are not like dogs.  They aren't loyal, and they know that they don't really need you.  You are just very, very convenient to have around with all that cat food and a nice warm house.

Have you seen what's out here?  I've changed my mind -- let me in!!!