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Dreaming of leftovers

Food · 梦见剩饭
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Folk reading traditional

Chinese folk symbolism connects leftovers with thrift, moderation and yesterday's abundance; reheating the same dish stands for habits kept past their season and rarely questioned.

Psychological view modern

Commonly associated with repetition and with unfinished business; in dream research yesterday's meal often mirrors today's routine, with the same task and the same worry quietly served up again and again.

Try this one small action

Close one thing instead of reheating it again.

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FAQ

Dreaming of leftovers - what does it mean?
Chinese folk symbolism connects leftovers with thrift, moderation and yesterday's abundance; reheating the same dish stands for habits kept past their season and rarely questioned. Commonly associated with repetition and with unfinished business; in dream research yesterday's meal often mirrors today's routine, with the same task and the same worry quietly served up again and again. Reference material, not a prediction.

What does folk tradition associate with this dream?
Chinese folk symbolism connects leftovers with thrift, moderation and yesterday's abundance; reheating the same dish stands for habits kept past their season and rarely questioned.

What does psychology say?
Commonly associated with repetition and with unfinished business; in dream research yesterday's meal often mirrors today's routine, with the same task and the same worry quietly served up again and again.

What can I do next?
Close one thing instead of reheating it again.

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