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Sleepy Signals: What your Dreams are trying to tell you

Do you remember waking up to a dream that was so out of this world that it left you wondering what on earth was going on in your mind? You are not alone. Like all-night rambles where you fly in your pajamas or chair a series of very different meetings with the animals, dreams can take us on wild rides. While they may seem like random nonsense, dreams do tell a lot about our thoughts and feelings. Well, let's start to learn all about the dream world, where even the most bizarre dreams could teach you something new about yourself!


 

FALLING


One of the most common and frightening dreams is of falling. You wake up with a start just before you land on the ground. Falling dreams frequently represent losing control in your waking life. It can symbolize feelings of insecurity, anxiety, or fear of failure. If you are experiencing changes or uncertainty in your life, this dream may reflect your emotions.


 

2.RUNNING FROM SOMETHING/SOMEONE


Whether it’s a monster, a stranger, or something more abstract, being chased in a dream can be terrifying.  It might be a sign that you are running away from some other thing in your waking life. It could be some issue left unattended, perhaps your fear, or even a part of your own self that you do not want to face head-on. Sometimes, the identity of the pursuer could give some clues-an animal may indicate the primal urge; a person might indicate someone you are in conflict with.


 

TEETH FALLING OUT



It is often related to a sense of powerlessness or embarrassment. It may signify a fear about your appearance, concern about growing old, or concern over what others think of you. Or, it can be symbolic of losing control or dominance in speech—as in saying something you regret.

 

FLYING



 Flying dreams are often interpreted as a symbol of freedom or escaping from life’s limitations. If you feel empowered while flying, it might represent confidence and a sense of control. However, if you’re struggling to stay in the air, it could indicate frustration or fear of failure.

 

BEING NAKED IN PUBLIC



 This symbolizes a feeling of vulnerability or exposure. It may symbolize that there is a private situation in your life that is embarrassing or perhaps something you are hiding, or over consciousness regarding your physical appearance or insecurity in a social situation. The context of the dream and how you feel in it may help you pinpoint the source of your anxiety.

 

BEING TRAPPED



When a person is feeling trapped in a dream - being either stuck in a small room or a cage, or even buried under something - it can be quite a frightening experience. Suggestive of the fact that perhaps you're feeling trapped within some area of your life, such as a relationship, a job, or even your own mindset. Perhaps this dream is trying to tell you to break free or make some changes.

 

UNABLE TO SPEAK


You are trying to tell somebody something important in this dream, but you cannot find your voice, or your mouth won't open. Perhaps you felt unable to speak up in waking life or felt that no one is listening to you and that your opinions do not matter. It might also indicate a tendency toward self-censorship, where you feel as though you need to say something, but your fear or self-doubt is holding you back from saying it.


 

WATER EVERYWHERE


You are trying to tell somebody something important in this dream, but you cannot find your voice, or your mouth won't open. Perhaps you felt unable to speak up in waking life or felt that no one is listening to you and that your opinions do not matter. It might also indicate a tendency toward self-censorship, where you feel as though you need to say something, but your fear or self-doubt is holding you back from saying it.

 

MEETING A STRANGER WHO FEELS FAMILIAR



You meet someone in a dream whom you have never seen before but with whom you somehow feel an immediate rapport, like you have known them your entire life. This can symbolize a part of yourself that you only now begin to realize. The stranger might represent a part of your personality that you're not familiar with yet. Or the stranger could be a representation of qualities that you admire and would like to have.

 

 

HOUSE WITH MANY ROOMS



You go through a house and find new rooms with every step, but no two rooms are alike. Houses often represent the self, so finding new rooms may represent finding new aspects of yourself or entering a state of self-discovery. If rooms are filled with clutter or dimly lit, that may indicate areas in life you tend to either avoid or let simmer without resolutions. If rooms are bright and airy, then it may symbolize growth and opportunity.

 

 

TIME TRAVEL



Time travel dreams could reflect a desire to revisit old memories or relive a happier time, or perhaps undo past mistakes. Going to the future may indicate anxiety about what is to come or maybe excitement over new possibilities.

 

INABILITY TO RUN OR MOVE



You are trying to run away from something, but your legs won't move or you're stuck in place, no matter how hard you try. Such a type of dream often reflects your helplessness or frustration in everyday life. For instance, you may feel that nothing you do will make things better, or perhaps you just can't accept a certain situation.

 

MEETING A DECEASED LOVED ONE



Talking to or seeing a deceased person in your dreams might be comforting or disturbing. Normally, such dreams are related to unresolved feelings or a need for closure. They may be a way for your subconscious mind to handle the grief or yearn for comfort such a person presented while alive. For some people, they are considered to be messages from the afterlife, depending on personal beliefs.

 

APOCALYPTIC SCENARIOS


Apocalyptic dreams are often tied to significant stress or anxiety. They may symbolize a fear that you're losing control over major life events or indicate a sense that your world is being turned upside down very dramatically. These can occur when one is undergoing a transition or facing turmoil.


 

LOSING IMPORTANT OBJECTS


This type of dream can represent fear of loss in your waking life—perhaps of control, stability, or even a relationship. It might suggest you’re feeling disorganized or that you’re afraid of losing something precious.


 

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 IMAGE CREDITS:

  • Howstuffworks

  • Cork Healing Centre

  • Dream Decoder

  • Medium

  • Dreamterpretation

  • Verywill Mind

  • Psychic Blaze

  • Interpretation of Dreams

  • Quora

  • Symbol Wave

  • B W Haggart

  • Olive Dreaming

  • InstaAstro

  • Laura Grace, PhD

  • Evangelist Joshua Ministries

 

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