Yesterday 25 volunteers from Damascus Road Church in Marysville, WA. came together to prepare donated new clothing for shipment to NE Uganda. There Pilgrim serves the disadvantaged. It was a really great time of fellowship and common focus on serving. I spoke at a midway break about Pilgrim's programs in Public Health, Education, Agriculture and Aid & Relief of which I am the director. If you have a heart for Africans, consider signing up to receive our e-newsletter on our website www.pilgrimafrica.org.
We're careful not to distribute any of the donated clothes in population centers where it would harm the existing clothing market. All of the donated clothes go out into the bush in rural areas and in the slums of Kampala.
All images by: Ira Lippke Studios
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The concept of man as a pilgrim and of life as a pilgrimage is common
to a great many peoples and traditions (4), for it accords with the great myth of
the celestial origin of man, of his ‘fall’ and his hopes of being restored to the
celestial realm, since the effect of all this is to make him something of a stranger
during his stay on earth and to imprint the mark of the transitory upon his every
step. Man leaves and returns to his place of origin—exitus and reditus. It is
precisely this view of life as a pilgrimage that lends the Christian pilgrimage its
special value (14). The following are the attributes associated with the symbolism of the pilgrim: the shell, the crook or staff, the well of the water-of-salvation
which he finds in his path, the road, the cloak, etc. The idea is cognate with that
of the labyrinth: to go on a pilgrimage is to come to understand the nature of the
labyrinth, and to move towards the mastery of it as a means to the ‘Centre’.
To dream that you are a pilgrim, suggests that you are undergoing a spiritual journey.
To see a pilgrim in your dream, represents an aspect of yourself that is striving toward greater understanding of who you are and of the world you live in.
To dream of pilgrims, denotes that you will go on an extended journey, leaving home and its dearest objects in the mistaken idea that it must be thus for their good.
To dream that you are a pilgrim, portends struggles with poverty and unsympathetic companions.
For a young woman to dream that a pilgrim approaches her, she will fall an easy dupe to deceit. If he leaves her, she will awaken to her weakness of character and strive to strengthen independent thought.
Seeing a pilgrim in your dream indicates a spiritual journey. You are striving toward greater understanding and awareness of who you are and the world you live in.
To dream that you are in Africa surrounded by Cannibals, foretells that you will be oppressed by enemies and quarrelsome persons.
For a woman to dream of African scenes, denotes she will make journeys which will prove lonesome and devoid of pleasure or profit.
To dream that you are servicing your car or vehicle, suggests that you need to slow down and take a break to replenish yourself. Otherwise you risk burning yourself out.
To dream that you are providing a service, symbolizes your willingness to share or help others.
To dream of your clothes, is symbolic of your public self and how you are perceived. It is indicative of the act you put on in front of others. Clothes are also an indication of your condition and status in life. Thus, if you wear clothes that do not suit you or that you normally would not wear, then it suggests that you are putting up a front and trying to deceive others. Something in your life is "unsuitable". It may be a symbol of hypocrisy and being someone that you are not. Alternatively, it could also mean that you are revealing a hidden part of yourself to the world.
To dream that your clothes are soiled and you are trying to clean them, signifies your attempts to change something about your character. You may need to change your old habits and old ways of thinking.
To dream that you are wearing brand new clothes, signifies new attitudes and a new persona. You are finding a different way of expressing yourself. If the price tags are still attached to the clothes, then it suggests that you are trying too hard to adapt to this new attitude. Perhaps it is not who you really are and you are not quite fitting in.
To dream that you are constantly changing your clothes, represents the need for change and your need to fit into a new situation or role. You need to establish a new self-image.
To dream that your clothes fit too tightly, denote that you feel restricted in some way. You may feel constrained in a relationship or held back at work. If you are wearing inappropriate clothes for a situation, then it means that you are unprepared for the task at hand.
To dream that your clothing is torn or ripped, indicates that there are some flaws in your thinking or thought process. Your logic is not making sense. You need to alter your reasoning and make a stronger argument.
To dream that you are shopping for or buying clothes, represents your anxieties about trying to fit in or being "well-suited" for your changing role.
To dream that all your clothes in the closet are white, suggests that you need to lighten up. You may have recently been feeling a little depressed. Perhaps you are going through some crisis. It is time to move on. and change your attitude. You need to better get a grip of your inner emotions.
To dream that your clothes are worn inside out, represents your non-conformist attitude. You like to go against what everybody else says. If you turn your clothes inside out in your dream, then it suggests that you are trying to protect yourself against something. You don't want to get hurt.
Dreaming of your clothes, is symbolic of your public self and how you are perceived. It is indicative of the act you put on in front of others. Clothes is also an indication of your condition and status in life. Dreaming that your clothes are soiled and you are trying to clean them means your attempts to change something about your character. You may need to change your old habits and old ways of thinking. Dreaming that you are wearing brand new clothes means new attitudes and a new persona. You are finding a different way of expressing yourself. If the price tags are still attached to the clothes, then it suggests that you are trying too hard to adapt to this new attitude. Perhaps it is not who you really are and you are not quite fitting in. Dreaming that you are constantly changing your clothes, represents the need for change and your need to fit into a new situation or role. You need to establish a new self-image. Dreaming that your clothes fit too tightly means that you feel restricted in some way. You may feel constrained in a relationship or held back at work. Dreaming that your clothing is torn or ripped indicates that there is some flaws in your thinking or thought process. Your logic is not making sense. You need to alter your reasoning and make a stronger argument. Dreaming that you are shopping for or buying clothes, represents your anxieties about trying to fit in or being "well-suited" for your changing role. Dreaming that all your clothes in the closet are white, suggests that you need to lighten up. You may have recently been feeling a little on the depressed side. Perhaps you were going through some crisis. It is time to move on. You need to change your attitude and get a grip of your inner emotions.
Clothing generally represents our worldly appearance or status. At times, it may represent our attitudes toward others and ourselves. Mostly, it represents the way that we appear to the world. Clothes are not symbolic of our private self, but rather of our public self. A poor man wears different clothes than a rich man. A doctor's attire is different from that of a carpenter. The type of clothing that we wear varies from situation to situation. The type of clothes that you are wearing in the dream will give you clues to the meaning of the dream and to your unconscious ideas about yourself and others.
The wearing of skins by the Roman eagle-bearers appears to be of
totemic origin. Without attempting to establish any theoretical connexion between a Sacher-Masoch’s concept of ‘skins’ and their habitual use by women,
this possibility must not be forgotten. The spotted skin of an animal (such as a
panther) or a multicoloured or shot fabric are symbols of the Whole (the god Pan).
In Aurélia, which abounds in symbols, Nerval says: ‘and the goddess of my
dreams appeared before me, smiling, dressed in Indian-style garments. . . . She
began to walk among us, and the meadows grew green again and the flowers and
plants sprang up over the earth at the touch of her feet.’ In another passage,
Nerval causes the drapery and designs of his beloved’s dress to become so confused with the flowers and plants in a garden that they grow indistinguishable.
To dream of seeing clothes soiled and torn, denotes that deceit will be practised to your harm. Beware of friendly dealings with strangers.
For a woman to dream that her clothing is soiled or torn, her virtue will be dragged in the mire if she is not careful of her associates. Clean new clothes, denotes prosperity.
To dream that you have plenty, or an assortment of clothes, is a doubtful omen; you may want the necessaries of life. To a young person, this dream denotes unsatisfied hopes and disappointments
Dreaming of your clothes, is symbolic of your public self and how you are perceived. It is indicative of the act you put on in front of others. Clothes is also an indication of your condition and status in life. Dreaming that your clothes are soiled and you are trying to clean them means your attempts to change something about your character. You may need to change your old habits and old ways of thinking. Dreaming that you are wearing brand new clothes means new attitudes and a new persona. You are finding a different way of expressing yourself. If the price tags are still attached to the clothes, then it suggests that you are trying too hard to adapt to this new attitude. Perhaps it is not who you really are and you are not quite fitting in. Dreaming that you are constantly changing your clothes, represents the need for change and your need to fit into a new situation or role. You need to establish a new self-image. Dreaming that your clothes fit too tightly means that you feel restricted in some way. You may feel constrained in a relationship or held back at work. Dreaming that your clothing is torn or ripped indicates that there is some flaws in your thinking or thought process. Your logic is not making sense. You need to alter your reasoning and make a stronger argument. Dreaming that you are shopping for or buying clothes, represents your anxieties about trying to fit in or being "well-suited" for your changing role. Dreaming that all your clothes in the closet are white, suggests that you need to lighten up. You may have recently been feeling a little on the depressed side. Perhaps you were going through some crisis. It is time to move on. You need to change your attitude and get a grip of your inner emotions.
To dream about your education, symbolizes your desire for knowledge. You are on a higher level that you peers.
To dream that you are anxious to obtain an education, shows that whatever your circumstances in life may be there will be a keen desire for knowledge on your part, which will place you on a higher plane than your associates. Fortune will also be more lenient to you.
To dream that you are in places of learning, foretells for you many influential friends.
To dream you are are anxious to obtain an education, symbolizes your desire for knowledge will put you on a higher level than your associates. You will be distinguished amongst your peers.
Dreaming that you live in the slums indicates deteriorating thoughts and crumbling ideals. You are caught in your negative thinking.
To see a bush in your dream, symbolizes feminine emotions and desires. It may also be a reference to the female genitalia.
To dream that you are hiding behind a bush, suggests that you are keeping something a secret and are not being completely open. A literal interpretation, indicates that you are seeking protection.
To see a flowering bush, represent development and personal growth.
Dreaming of a bush, symbolizes feminine emotions and desires. It may also be a reference to the female genitalia. Dreaming that you are hiding behind a bush, suggests that you are keeping something a secret. You may also be seeking protection. You are not being completely open.
To dream that you are in a market, represents some emotional or physical need that you are currently lacking in your life. You may be in need of nurturance and some fulfillment. Consider the specific items that you are shopping for. Alternatively, the market signifies frugality.
To see an barren market in your dream, signifies depression and gloominess. There is a void in your life. If the market is large or well-stocked, then it means possibilities and choices.
To dream that you are in a market, denotes thrift and much activity in all occupations.
To see an empty market, indicates depression and gloom.
To see decayed vegetables or meat, denotes losses in business.
For a young woman, a market foretells pleasant changes.
Dreaming that you are in a market, represents some emotional of physical need that you are currently lacking in your life. You may be in need of nurturance and some fulfillment. Consider the specific items that you are shopping for. Alternatively, the market means frugality. Seeing an barren market in your dream means depression and gloominess. There is a void in your life.