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There are too many recorded incidents to dismiss dreams as mere ‘traces of the day’ projected on the silver screen of the mind at night. For example, dreams have predicted impending doom, saved people from certain fatalities, helped solve complicated problems, helped bring about some amazing discoveries and inventions, and even changed the fortunes of many.
Our own experience also points to the fact that sometimes dreams try to tell us something vital or important, but we are unable to understand them. The problem is that dreams don’t speak our jargon. They speak in symbols and require in-depth knowledge of dream interpretation or a competent dream expert for interpretation.
In my years of experience interpreting dreams, I have gained a great understanding of the meanings and workings of dreams. There are many who claim they do not dream. We all do it, it’s just that many of us don’t remember them when we wake up.
Let’s look at some common dreams that most of us have dreamed of at some point in our lives:
– Dreams about exams: Whether we are brilliant in studies or have a lower than average performance, we cannot deny having had those frightening dreams about exams. They say something like this: We can’t get to the exam room and the clock is ticking; our pen simply refuses to work; we just don’t seem to understand the quiz or remember the answers… the variations are endless. Fortunately, such dreams are not related to exams at all. They suggest that we are being tested or tested in some way in our waking life. These can also be related to our self-esteem and confidence or the lack of it.
– Chase dreams: Who hasn’t broken out in a cold sweat running scared from a mugger or a murderous mob in their dreams? No matter how fast we ran, the pursuer always seemed to catch up with us. At the exact moment of being caught, we woke up with a start! Although these dreams may stem from a real fear of being attacked, they often stem from our feelings of anxiety in waking life. These dreams indicate avoiding or running away from some unpleasant situation, instead of confronting it. These dreams are more common in women due to their physical vulnerability.
– Naked dreams: Turning red with embarrassment at finding ourselves totally or partially naked in public in our dreams usually leaves us restless when we wake up. Such dreams are often a reflection of our lack of confidence or self-esteem in real life. It is possible that we are hiding something and we are afraid that others may discover it by seeing through us. Nudity also symbolizes our fear of being caught or exposed in something we have done. This dream can have variations, which can range from embarrassment to feeling proud of your nudity in public. Each, of course, has a different interpretation.
– Falling dreams: Almost all of us have experienced getting scared while falling from dizzying heights in our dreams. No amount of convincing can rid us of the fear that we won’t really die if we don’t wake up before we hit the ground! Falls can be of two types: one when we wake up in alarm before hitting the ground, the other when we make a soft landing, slowing down just before the point of impact. They both have different interpretations. Generally, falling is an indication of insecurity, instability and anxiety. Such dreams occur when we feel overwhelmed and out of control in some situation in our waking life.
– Dreams of falling teeth: Dreams of falling teeth are quite common. These can take the form of teeth that crumble in our hands or fall out one by one with just a light bump. Such dreams not only horrify and shock us, but often leave us with a lasting image. Such dreams were thought to represent malnutrition, which may have been true for some dreamers. Actually, such dreams reflect our anxiety about appearance and how others perceive us. Not all of us fall for that dazzling smile! The teeth are used for biting and chewing and represent power. Dreaming of losing teeth indicates impotence in the face of some current situation.
Unfortunately, dreams are certainly not limited to these topics. Anything can be found in the windows of our minds. Sometimes we are perplexed by the very nature of our dreams. Why did I see a snake in my dream? What was my long lost friend, whom he had forgotten, doing in my dream? Why was this woman, whom I had only seen once, moved in my dream? How did I explain this mind-boggling problem so simply and precisely in my dream? The content of the dream is infinite.
All dream images are symbolic. Each dream symbol is specific to the person. In other words, what a symbol represents to one person may have a completely different meaning to another. This is the reason why dream dictionaries are generally useless. Of course, all symbols have a common streak, but they must be interpreted in the context of the content of the dream.
But, if you can relate the changes that occur in your life to the type of dreams you are dreaming, you can certainly take a step towards understanding the meaning. It will help you immensely by putting your mind at ease.
So don’t let your dreams go to waste, you never know what you’re going to unravel. Great opportunities and fortunes await those who are able to interpret their dreams.
