Dream Journal: The Mystery Deuce

Plot summary:

Last night I dreamt I was a participant on a reality show run by heavenly angels and produced by atheists. (Weird things happened, and we had no idea what was going on, or why.)
We all lived in shared house, but I had a private bedroom with a connecting bathroom.
Every morning, I woke up to a mystery deuce in my toilet.

Analysis:

Without giving too much away, this plot is somewhat similar to the plot of The Good Place (starring Kristen Bell and Ted Danson on Netflix). I have been using that show as a procrastination technique to actively avoid working on my dissertation for the past couple of weeks ago. (I loved it! I felt really connected to Chidi, the moral philosopher.)

Also, I've been worrying a lot about where I'm going to end up living this upcoming school year. In fact, the last thing I remember from last night is receiving a rental contract from my property manager.
The poop aspect of the dream may be due to some residual stress I may be feeling regarding a sewage flood in my house a few weeks ago, which I had to deal with.

Interpretation:

I'm stressed.
My sleep routine is off again.
I am currently experiencing an unusually high amount of stress.
I feel emotionally constipated and don't know how to relieve myself.

Actions I'll Take:

I've decided to sign a 2018-19 housing contract, after consulting with my Dad.
I will stop looking at electronics at least 45 minutes before bed.
I will be asleep before 11:30pm, so I can be up at 7:30am.
Practice the three elements of self-compassion: Self-kindness, Common humanity, and Mindfulness.
I will increase communication with my roommates. Apparently there's something fishy going on there.

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