In this troubling dream, I was running an undefined company of a few employees doing nothing of value. My company (me) was hired on some undefined basis by (actor) Danny DeVito who was an agent for an environmental firm CEO to achieve some sort of public relations coverage with the media to promote the work of this CEO and his firm, but it was unclear who this CEO is, or what his firm does.
Danny DeVito was the character he played in "Man On The Moon" (1999), a film about comedian Andy Kaufman (best known as "Latka" on the TV series "Taxi"). In this movie, DeVito was a well-connected, seemingly tough Hollywood agent who had a heart of gold when it came to eccentric client Kaufman, a complicated man often conflicted with himself - who no-one seemed to know what he would do moment to moment, including on live national television.
In my role in the dream, I spent time with the environmental CEO (who reminded me of a passive-aggressive environmental CEO I had once been acquainted with) but even after questioning him, could not determine what he stood for. I explained this to his agent, DeVito, and asked what he wanted me to do. He too was unclear.
Under these circumstances, I did not want to charge him for my time or be a part of the project. I explained to DeVito my business forte had been getting business decision makers on the phone and convincing them of the merits of what I was doing, merits that would benefit them, but in this case I had nothing to sell.
In frustration, I took a jog through a 1950's neighborhood and cordially greeted the neighbors I saw as I ran. I then ran back to this environmental firm headquarters, which was one of these 1950's houses, which had been converted to their offices. The front of the home was partially covered in a clear plastic window material, similar to what older car convertibles used to use. When I returned, everyone was dancing to rock music, including my wife Anne, and having a good time, as I then awoke. It was about 4:30 am.
In contemplating this dream, does it tell me my subconscious thinks I too have no direction? Does it say my work has no value for its seeming lack of direction and that it generates no money, money long having been my measurement and that of most of society for what constitutes value? Does it say I am like Andy Kaufman (played by comedian Jim Carrey in the movie), eccentric, complicated and in conflict with myself? Are these subconscious fears spilling out in a dream state?
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