Analysis for fluffernutter, 7 June 2002

This is how you described the room:

The room is furnished with rustic, country-style furnishings. It is neither overly furnished nor sparsely furnished. The furnishings are not new; they are "lived in." The light is not bright... the sun must rise on the other side of the house. It is located within a dormer of the house. There is a slight chill in the air, but it is comfortable. I snuggle up in my blanket and doze, feeling safe and warm.

The initial room is the subject’s childhood. What interests us here is the general atmosphere of the room, in addition to the level of furnishings described by the subject. This comfortable room suggests a childhood that was pleasant (40.50%). The depth of description tells us that the subject has strong memories of childhood (27.47%).

You wanted to stay in the room.

The subject did not want to grow up.

This is how you described the forest:

The trail to the forest is lined with wild flowers. It is sunny outside. As I enter the forest, the air turns comfortably cool. The sun through the trees paints a sparkle, igniting leaves in some places, darkening them in others. At the floor of the forest is lush vegetation with small flowers. It's light enough for me to see my way through the forest. Before I entered, it seemed dense, but once inside it opened up more. The smell of dirt and leaves mingles with the smell of honeysuckle.

The forest is growing up, and the trees are those adults with whom the subject interacted at that time. A semi-dark forest tells us that the subject felt somewhat oppressed by the attention the adults gave (27.98%). Tall trees imply that the adults had a strong influence on the subject (54.11%). What is more interesting is the change of illumination: from the outside, it appears dark; from inside, light. Does this imply that the subject appeared smothered but wasn’t, or is it indicative of self-delusion on the nature of the attentions of the adults?

This is how you described the path:

The path through the forest is a couple of feet wide... ample for human passage. It widens and narrows intermittently as I walk through. It is easily navigated, though in some places a little overgrown and I'm concerned that I won't pick it back up again, but I always do. The path is dirt with last Fall's leaves covering it. The leaves are compacted, suggesting other travelers have been here before me. But the leaves are not completely broken, suggesting the path is not commonly traveled.

Adolescence is represented by the path through the forest. That the path is free of obstructions indicates that the subject had no problems during adolescence (59.14%). The lack of evidence of fellow travelers suggests strong feelings of isolation at that time (59.31%). The visibility of the path tells us that the subject had a good idea of what to expect from adolescence (52.25%). A narrow path suggests that the subject had limited options for emotional growth at this time (69.34%).

This is how you described the water:

It is a natural creek, about six feet wide where I pass... but only about a foot or so deep. The water from a recent rain is moving quickly over rocks, making a wonderful, meditative sound. The water crystal clear and I sense it is cool, fresh and sweet.

The water is the subject’s sexuality. What interests us here is the clarity of the water (representing attitude) and its movement (representing libido). Clear water tells us that the subject has no issues regarding sex (88.63%). The movement of the water suggests a normal, average if somewhat playful sex drive (31.84%).

When you came to the water, you crossed it.

The subject is open to new sexual experiences.

This is how you described the cup:

It is a canteen or flask, like from a military supply store. The fabric covering the flask is faded to a light green. The top on the flask is black with nubs on it. I get the sense that the flask was placed there by it's user, perhaps months ago, and then forgotten as they continued along the path.

The vessel, or specifically the practicality of the vessel, is how the subject approaches marriage or bonding. A practical container indicates that the subject is pragmatic when it comes to questions of marriage (62.25%).

You left the cup behind.

The subject is not interested in marriage.

This is how you described the key:

It is an old fashioned, antique style key. At the top is a heart shaped design, though not ornate. At the base is two teeth or prongs. The key is quite old. It may have once shined a bright brassy color, but now it is dull gray. I doubt its finish can be restored with just polish. It seems to have perhaps once opened a door or a desk. I pick up the key and take it as a souvenir of my trip through the forest. Clearly its original owner is long gone... it's purpose long past served. Maybe it will fit one of the antiques I have at home.

The key is the ideal career for the subject. What interests us here is how the key appears (representing how others view the career) and what it may open (representing the subject’s goals for the career). Old-fashioned keys suggest that the subject desires a traditional career (45.81%). Having the key open a house, car, or other commonplace use tells us that the subject has no extraordinary expectations about a career (53.59%). The subject still has hope that a purpose for the key can be found: this indicates that the cynicism may be transient.

You avoided the bear.

In a crisis, the subject prefers the indirect, non-confrontational approach.

When you came to the wall, you turned around and walked back along the path.

The wall represents death: by avoiding it altogether, the subject shows complete denial about the possibility of death.