It’s a stunning day, with perfect weather. I am in a car, riding along the oceanfront in Palm Beach. The driver says, “Isn’t this wonderful? It used to be so polluted, but they’ve done an amazing job cleaning it up.” I look outside and see the beach filled with people who seem to be having a very good time.  I respond, “Yes, but I think all these people are from New York City. I can tell by the way they act and are dressed. They’re from a different from me and my friends. 

Understanding:

Consider this question: What kind of person finds them self in an idyllic setting, on a perfect day, and yet can only focus on the flaws? This dream reflects a pattern of negativity of someone who is predisposed to seeing the downside even when surrounded by joy and beauty. The origin may stem from past experiences that have conditioned the dreamer to expect disappointment. As a defense mechanism, negativity has been adopted as a protective shield to avoid pain and vulnerability. As a lifelong habit, the dreamer may now always see the glass as half-empty and additionally using condescension or criticism as a way to protect from potential hurt.