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Skinydpr, thanks for your insight and for sharing that!
Dragonfly3265 - "embalming" isn't listed in most dream dictionaries but it is associated with death. Death in dreams does not necessarily mean physical death:
Death and Dying It more often means the end of a phase, cycle or relationship. Clocks are a measure of time and in dreams often refer to a feeling of not having enough time, time running out, etc:
Clocks Clocks, Watches and Calendars This book review discusses a book that has a lot of information on deceased loved ones communicating with us through our dreams:
Bereavement Dreaming and the Indivduating Soul Although you didn't meet your father in your dream, you may be feeling like you need him, or he may be telling you that he is with you. Pay attention to dreams you have in the next few weeks or months. He may appear in them.
In summary, it seems your dream is telling you that you're running out of time. Perhaps you've been procrastinating or dragging your feet about something, or something is going to end and you're not ready. There is the possibility that this is a predictive dream - you may want to make a doctor's appointment to make sure that your dream isn't warning you of an illness. Remember that this is only a slight possibility and don't let it stress or upset you.
Blue symbolizes peace, patience and healing. As Sknydpr said, the dream may be telling you that it's not your time, or that you can prevent something. Mother in dreams symbolizes your intuitive side and that you can communicate telepathically in your dream with her couldn't be more clear on that one! <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Perhaps she is telling you to use your intuition in regard to the situation your dream is bringing to your attention.
I just had a thought that the embalming while you're still alive may mean you've lost your joy in life or may be so tired you feel half-dead.
What were the emotions you felt? They are very important in interpreting your dream.
What do you think? The dreamer is the true interpreter of the dream because only you know your feelings and life situation.