Some people dream of being chased, of showing up to school without any clothing or shoes or are on a neverending airplane ride. Others dream of watching someone die, are rescuing someone or are being rescued and some dreams make no sense whatsoever. The list goes on and on.
I have always found weird dreams to be interesting. Do they occur because the subconscious mind is wrestling with everyday events, situations or feelings, or is it just pure flowing creativity: the weirder the dream the more creative the mind?
I couldn't care less. I've created my own strange movie in my head. To me, it's just entertainment.
What I do find humorous are the numerous attempts and various interpretations of them, and how some try to turn them into something they are not, like with horoscopes. It's all so ridiculous.
Taken from a story posted on today.msnbc.msn.com on 4/1/2007, Lauri Loewenberg, author of “So What Did You Dream Last Night?” identifies the 5 most common dreams and her interpretation of them:
FALLING
"Since the beginning of time mankind has reported of dreaming of falling the most. First of all, it's not true that if you dream you are falling and you hit the ground you will die. Falling in a dream is a red flag from your subconscious that something in your life — finances, a relationship, career, etc. — is rapidly going in the wrong direction. It means it is time to redirect the situation immediately! Falling dreams are also common for people who suffer from depression."
BEING CHASED
"When something or someone is hot on your heels in your dream, it's a good indication that you are avoiding something in waking life. When you get this dream, ask yourself, “Self, am I trying to avoid a confrontation with someone? Am I trying to get out of a responsibility or obligation? Or is there something from my past that I'm afraid might catch up with me?” Whatever the case may be, the message is the same: Stop running! Face the situation. Get it over with, otherwise the issue will continue to follow you ... and so will your “being chased” dreams."
TEETH FALLING OUT
"This dream is not about your oral hygiene, so don't be calling your dentist just yet! Teeth — to your dreaming mind — are actually all about your words. If you dream your teeth are falling out, it means you need to take a good look at what you've been saying lately because you have been having loose speech! Perhaps you've been gossiping, or saying things without thinking about them first, maybe you are too blunt or you may have said something you wish you hadn't. This dream is telling you that some words have come out of your mouth that should have remained in there permanently ... like your teeth!"
BACK AT SCHOOL
"This is one of those dreams that — even though you graduated 10, 20, even 50 years ago — you still continue to get. Usually, this dream is all about your job! Think about it, school is your first real job where you need to be on time, you need to be prepared and “have done your homework,” you are being tested and scrutinized, you want everyone to like you and you eventually want to move on up to the next level. Sounds a lot like the same pressures of your job now, doesn't it? You'll find yourself back in those cinder-blocked hallways, trying to find your locker, realizing you forgot about your test or even noticing you've got nothing on but your Nike's, when you've got some sort of pressure or scrutiny at your job."
SPOUSE CHEATING ON YOU
"Unless you have a really good reason to suspect your mate of getting his or her pleasures elsewhere, I wouldn't start snooping through his or her drawers and pockets just yet! The cheating dream happens when your mate is spending too much time and attention on something that does not involve you. Usually the culprit is work. But it could also be the XBox or too much time with friends, etc. Whatever the case may be, this dream shows that you are feeling “cheated” out of your time with your sweetie. Let this dream be a wake-up call to you that the two of you need to find more quality time together."
After reexamining any of the above mentioned dreams I have had and the feeling I've had associated with them upon waking, then comparing them with her interpretations, I'd say they are just one woman's opinion.
It is after all, just a dream.
