My church organized an lunch, I went there with my sister. At kickoff, the server took a plate and fetched the Egusi soup with most of the protein in the mix (on the table, there was only Egusi soup and eba). Then she placed the plate beside me, but it wasn't mine. I assumed it was for the senior pastor. Next, my sister dished hers. It was my turn after that, but I paused. I saw the price, it said ₦4000. I was holding the spoon in hesitance. It was a while. I eventually dished my soup (it had one meat and a small slice of kpomo), and I also fetched my eba. Just as I fetched my eba, I saw someone had designed a part of the eba mix in a spiral pattern (looked like the symbol of the Leaf Village Ninja in Naruto) and I quickly grabbed that also for my plate. Then I sat, and painstakingly tried to eat. I asked my sister if she knows the price we're going to pay, she said about ₦9000. As I tried to eat, I kept thinking how that money would've made the same meal for us both, in a more assorted state and for less. My boyfriend just arrived outside, with his father. And I see my Aunt too. He wore sandals with black socks. When they came in, they had an entourage. I wasn't paying attention when they did, so I kinda jumped up when my sister told me to stand up too. My Aunt stopped at our table to talk to my sister. My boyfriend and his father went into an inner section to eat. I didn't know there was an inner section for VIPs. Then why the fuck was a plate for the senior pastor beside me? Were they trying to taunt me? Why is this dream so detailed? I forgot to mention, when I became aware that my boyfriend was around, I was slightly relieved.
This dream could reflect feelings of social pressure and the desire for acceptance within a specific community or group, in this case, your church. The church lunch symbolizes a gathering where everyone is expected to participate and conform to certain norms.
The mix-up with the soup plates could represent feelings of confusion or uncertainty about your role or position within the church or social group. The hesitation and focus on the price of the meal may suggest financial concerns or worries about the cost of fitting in or meeting societal expectations.
The presence of your boyfriend and his father, as well as your aunt, may signify a desire for their approval or validation in relation to your social interactions. The relief you feel when your boyfriend arrives could suggest that his presence brings you comfort and reassurance in navigating these social situations.
The dream's level of detail may be influenced by your subconscious mind's tendency to create vivid and realistic scenarios in order to process and explore your emotions and concerns. It is common for dreams to incorporate personal experiences, symbols, and familiar elements to construct narratives that have a deeper meaning for the dreamer.
Overall, this dream seems to highlight your desire for belonging and acceptance, as well as the internal conflicts and pressures you may be experiencing in relation to societal expectations and your relationships with others.