I'm being chased by a scary clown through a dark tunnel in the middle of a raging thunderstorm. It is so dark. I cannot see. The scary clown is gaining on me...my heart is pounding...the scary clown gets just close enough to grab me with his huge white glove and...
Whew! What a nightmare! Was this just random brainwave activity or is my psyche trying to tell me something? Thanks to blogger GuimoP for the following article on what our dreams (and nightmares) just might be trying to tell us.
A look at the interpretations of some common dreams...
We often have repeating dreams. Some are indeed very frightening, and others are so entertaining that we wish we could dream them again! Here are the interpretations of some common dreams.
“Run! Fast! Run!”
Some dreams feature us being pursued by an attacker – an animal, a monster, someone we know - and sometimes an unknown figure who wants to pursue or possibly kill us. Instinctively, we flee, run and hide from the pursuer. These dreams represent how we respond to various situations in real life. Or maybe a fear, pressure, or a problem we are running away from. The distance between us and the pursuer indicates the closeness to the problem. A wider gap means we have successfully distanced ourselves and the problem is essentially fading. The attacker may represent an aspect of ourselves, our own feelings of anger, jealousy and even love projected into a shadowy figure that must be addressed and confronted. If we are the one doing the chasing, then the dream may highlight our drive and ambition to go after something we want. Or perhaps the dream suggests that we are falling behind and having to catch up with everyone else.
“I’m a plane! I’m a bird!”
Accordingly, flying dreams can become lucid dreams where one becomes aware of dreaming. Flying is representative of our own sense of power. If in the dream we are flying with joy and ease, it means we are on top of a situation, have risen over something, or have gained a new and different perspective in life. If we are having difficulties in flying, this indicates a lack of confidence and loss of control with circumstances. Obtacles in the dream symbolize someone or something standing in our way. Since we can not really fly, such dreams might represent things beyond our limitations, or a need for a greater sense of freedom.
“Why, I always brush my teeth!”
In these dreams, we either see our teeth falling out one by one, or our teeth crumble in our hands, or rot. Teeth convey an image of attractiveness. Hence, such dreams reflect our anxiety about our appearance, which may stem from a fear of rejection or the consequences of getting old. On the other hand, teeth are used to bite, tear, chew and gnaw – teeth are symbols of power. So, falling teeth can also mean powerlessness, being unprepared for tasks at hand, difficulties of expression, and frustration from not being heard. Other interpretations of falling teeth include sickness of a family member or close friend, or telling lies.
“Finish or not finish!”
We may sometimes find ourselves taking an exam in a dream, yet not able to answer the questions. Or, we arrive late and cannot take the exam at all...time has run out...our pencil is broken. These dreams have to do with self-esteem and confidence. You may feel tested or scrutinized in some way. Likewise, it can signify fear of being rejected, being unprepared for a challenge, or not being good enough. These dreams are not really about the content of the test but more about the process and the feelings involved parallel to life. Test dreams also indicate that one is being judged.
“I’m falling!”
Like most common dream themes, falling represents insecurities, instabilities and anxieties. Falling dreams may reflect our relationship with work: we have lost foothold and can no longer keep up with our busy lives. These dreams also indicate a sense of failure in some circumstance or conditions in job, school, or love.
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