When we dream of something strange or out of character, we feel unsure and sometimes even unsettled, wondering what it means. Many theorists suggest that dreams represent what we’re currently experiencing in waking life and, more importantly, our emotional state. Collecting our dreams and analyzing their symbolism compared to our waking life is a method…
Last night I dreamed I was locked in a building, and every door I opened led to another room with no way to escape. If you’ve had similar dreams, you know how nightmarish they can become. Doors are important symbols in dreams and can have different meanings. Unsurprisingly, being trapped in a dream echoes feeling…
For many, the thought of finally going to bed after a long day and curling up next to the one you love is comforting and wonderful. Our bedrooms and our sleeping space are close to sacred, and only those we care about, trust, and consent to bring into that space are welcome. So why would…
I had this bizarre dream where I was wearing an outfit I would never choose in real life! It was old-fashioned, way too big, and excessively baggy. I felt ridiculous! And very self-conscious… When I woke up, I realized I’d been dreaming about wearing someone else’s clothes. Sometimes it feels as though the things we…
Have you been dreaming about an ex, especially one with whom you are no longer in contact? It’s not usual for me to have these dreams, but the other night I had a dream where I went to an ex’s art exhibition, and I wondered what that meant. What did dreaming about this person symbolize?…
Have you dreamed about a person asking forgiveness for something they did to you? Could your brain be warning you about something when you dream about an apology? I sometimes dream about apologizing to others (often for things I haven’t done!) and I wonder if my subconscious mind is focusing on my fear of doing…
Have you ever dreamed about someone you were close to, but they ended up doing you wrong? I had a recurring dream about an old friend who told lies about me, and I wanted to understand why they kept cropping up in my dreams. What was my mind trying to tell me by bringing this hurtful…
Most people are okay with the idea of dreaming, and while we all have nightmares from time to time, sometimes we dream the strangest things. This may be the case when you dream about seeing yourself sleeping – it feels pretty strange to consider that you’d be able to dream about yourself in the same…
If you recently dreamed about being tested, you might wonder what this means for you at this particular time in your life. Whether you’re a student who regularly takes tests or someone who hasn’t sat an exam in years, dreams like this are, in fact, a common theme for a lot of people. And it’s the…
Have you ever fallen asleep and dreamed of a beautiful melody, only to wake up with the last notes fading from your mind? Some people are fortunate to hear music and sound vividly in their dreams, but surprisingly, it’s pretty rare. If you’ve been lucky enough to dream of music, you probably want to know…
The idea of not being able to bring a speeding car to a stop is scary. Dreaming about being in a motor vehicle, wanting to brake, and feeling no response when you press the pedal will most likely induce severe anxiety and stress. But what does it mean if you dream about car brakes not…
For most people, taking part in illegal activities is a big no-no and a sign that you are acting without a moral compass. So consider the anxiety that sets in if you dream about someone you love committing a crime and getting caught – and even more so if the person doing the crime is…