This House is Full of Spirits

I am staying in a beautiful house, large and long, with many windows looking out on a scenic neighborhood, both wealthy and cultured. The interior is furnished with elegance and simplicity, providing every function and amenity without clutter. There is a feeling of space and light.

I am in the dining room with the daughter and another man of middle age. I am feeling attracted to this younger woman. Her parents are traveling, and will be gone for a long time. We are sitting at the big table talking, when she gets up and asks me if I want a drink. She walks to a sideboard and picks up an enormous bottle from a row of such bottles. They look like long necked gallons of high quality alcohol. This one is a fancy cognac. I say I know nothing about cognac, but am willing to try it. She pours a big glass half full and sets it in front of me. I look around and see other shelves and cupboards full of bottles, noticing the clear daylight shining through the many colors of glass and liquors. The place is really stocked!

I begin to be very amused with the situation. I start laughing, and say we could go on a month-long bender, like in The Horse’s Mouth. I wonder if they will find my idea shocking or offensive, but the daughter is clearly amused and the man is totally unconcerned, not the least bit protective or authoritarian. Laughing, I go on to describe how Gulley Jimson moved into his wealthy patron’s apartment, knocked a hole in the floor for a gigantic sculpture, burned the furniture for heat (Jimson actually pawned the furniture for funds, but my dream version is a bit different), and basically destroyed the place. We are all laughing and looking forward to a good time.

Interpretation: My attitude would seem irresponsible and excessive, but the feeling tone is very clean and uplifting. It is actually about relaxing away from the habit of fear and lack into a spirit of celebration, and using existing resources in unexpected ways. The man is guarding neither the house nor its beautiful daughter. There is nothing to prevent me from enjoying myself. This daughter is a Muse. Clearly, this house is full of spirits!