Brainy Dose Presents:
17 Common Dream Meanings You Should Never
Ignore
Dreams…
Everyone has them.
They can be beautiful, magical and exciting;
but they can also be frightening - waking
you up in the middle of the night in panic.
For those of you who watch our channel regularly,
you probably already know that we’ve delved
deep into the psychology of dreams in previous
videos.
Today, we will explore some common dreams
and their meanings - specifically ones that
dream analysts say are worth paying attention
to.
And while science hasn’t yet proven that
there is any exclusive meaning to dreams,
experts continue to study dreams to promote
self-awareness and to help us better understand
what’s troubling us in our daily lives.
Here are some common dreams you should not
ignore!
Number 1 - Being Lost Or Trapped
If you’ve had a dream where you found yourself
lost or trapped, what this usually means is
that you have uncertainty with regards to
a particular situation in your life and you
are unsure of what steps to take.
Having dreams of being lost in a large building,
being lost in the woods, or in some kind of
maze can cause overwhelming feelings, as you
can’t find your way out.
And these dreams mirror the complications
that you are experiencing in your life, be
it financial, emotional, physical or mental.
Number 2 - Boxes
Dreaming about boxes means that your subconscious
is trying to bring attention to some type
of concealment.
You may be worried about someone hiding something
important from you, or perhaps you have a
secret that you are keeping from others.
Further to this, if in a dream, you open a
box, it could mean that a secret you are holding
onto is now ready to be released and revealed.
But if after looking inside, you realize that
there is nothing in the box, you are probably
going through some feelings of distress or
dissatisfaction in your life.
Number 3 - Missed Opportunities
If you dream about scenarios where you miss
a bus, plane, train or some other form of
public transportation, usually by just a fraction
of a second, the dream may be mirroring real
life regrets you have about not pursuing something
you wanted to.
It could be that concert you missed, or not
responding on time to that follow up call
for that dream job.
Other dreams that also signify these kinds
of regrets are ones where you are late to
an event, performance or an interview.
Number 4 - Falling Or Sinking
These dreams often include feelings of helplessness
or being overwhelmed – dreams where you’re
falling, usually from some high point like
a tall building; or you could be sinking into
a large body of water like the ocean.
People often believe that having these dreams,
or what is better thought of as nightmares,
is a prediction of their own death, but this
isn’t the case.
Such a dream suggests that you are not happy
or satisfied with where you are in life.
Perhaps you have some fear of failure in some
endeavour or more risky life choices you’ve
made and they’re swinging around to bite
you in the butt.
To find meaning again, you may need to think
of some new choices - or altogether carve
a new, different path.
Number 5 - Being Chased
This dream is most common among those suffering
with anxiety.
It’s often a dream where you are being chased
by someone, an animal or something else.
In real life, this represents running away
from a certain situation, or an emotion not
yet ready to be faced.
It could be a breakup or grief.
Number 6 - Teeth
If you’ve ever dreamed that your teeth arefalling out, this indicates feelings of insecurity,
not being good enough, or feeling unattractive.
This could be in regards to a romantic relationship,
school or work.
In addition, having a dream that involves
the pulling of teeth is a sign that something
needs to come out.
And lastly, rotten teeth - this indicates
anxiety or some kind of fear you are experiencing.
Number 7 - Ants
Dreaming about ants may be an indication of
something bothering or irritating you.
This is thought to be your subconscious prompting
you to deal with an issue or issues, rather
than having them pile up over time.
Since ants are known to work together in teams,
dreaming about them can also show that you
value your relationships with family and friends,
and you believe in working as a team to get
things done.
Number 8 - Hair
It’s likely that there are areas in your
relationships that need work if you are dreaming
about hair.
It may be your subconscious nudging you to
put more focus on and embrace the sexual side
of your personality.
Hair also symbolizes, whether it comes to
work or relationships, that you prefer to
know where you stand in relation to others
and that you have a longing to connect with
people.
If you dream about long hair, it means you
are seeking a sense of freedom and this may
call for that opportunity to remove the restrictions
you may be putting on yourself sometimes.
Number 9 - Water
This can either represent that you like to
take chances or that you want to take more
chances.
If you dream about water, you probably have
big goals and it’s a way for your subconscious
to push you to aim high and keep your spirit
up.
And while taking risks can often seem scary,
these dreams indicate that you are ready to
take on a big risk in your life - in some
new and unexplored area.
Number 10 - Your Home
When you dream about a home, more specifically,
your home, this represents your inner life.
Different floors and rooms in the house can
be associated with various degrees of consciousness
and different aspects of an individual.
The basement usually reflects neglect - things
that have been neglected, or things that you
may not be aware of in your waking life.
Bedrooms relate to thoughts and feelings that
are more intimate and closest to your core
self.
Any type of damage or destruction to your
house in a dream suggests that you are lacking
self-care and may even be sabotaging yourself.
It’s a warning that your emotional wellbeing
is at risk.
If you dream about any kind of home improvement
or discovering new spaces in your home, this
represents that some area of your real life
is moving in a positive direction and improving.
Number 11 - Flying
I don’t know about you, but I find these
dreams pretty awesome.
I guess it’s safe to say that many of us
wish we could fly.
But what it means when you dream about flying
is that you are ready to make some brave choices.
When it comes to daily life, we face all kinds
of pressures - they could be related to relationships,
or work, or anything else - and we all seek
some way of freeing ourselves from all the
madness.
Staying positive and making stronger choices
will help with your much-needed release.
Number 12 - Roads
Often, the many roads that we can take further
complicate life.
But when you dream about just a single road,
this is your subconscious telling you to keep
things simple.
Your life is heading in the right direction
if the roads are straight and clear.
But if the roads are difficult to navigate,
are dirty or you notice fog, this suggests
that you need to reconsider your lifestyle
- as you’ve taken a negative course in life.
To simplify this, just remember that straight
roads mean a journey with positive flow and
curved roads mean a journey with challenges.
Number 13 - Being Naked In Public
The likelihood that you’ve had a dream where
you were naked, is well, pretty damn high.
But there’s also a good chance that you’ve
had a dream where you were naked in public.
And the reason is, that it symbolizes a fear
of being judged.
And I think we’ve all had that fear.
Putting yourself out there can feel daunting
and it does take courage.
Everyone has a fear of exposing their vulnerabilities.
But the only way to diminish those negative
feelings is by actually putting yourself out
there.
The ultimate goal here is self-acceptance.
You should be confident and proud of who you
are – and that’s exactly what your subconscious
wants.
This dream is telling you to have more appreciation
for yourself and to start loving that reflection
you see in the mirror every morning.
Number 14 - Flowers
If you have a dream about flowers, whether
it’s just one or a bunch, pay attention
because it’s a good indicator that in the
near future, you’ll have some interesting
opportunities coming your way.
Perhaps there are some endeavours from your
past that you put a lot of effort in, which
will finally come to life.
You could be looking at new beginnings and
a desirable future.
Now, if you dream about flowers that are dead,
you may face an end to something in your life.
Number 15 - Mud
Dreaming of mud can reveal that you are stuck
in some life choices and it’s time to break
free.
It also represents growth and rebirth - like
a flower growing in soil.
It’s a reminder that when you are not happy
with any area of your life, you can start
over.
If you aren’t feeling good about some things,
it may require a change of pace, and this
feeling of discontent directly correlates
with the experience of being stuck.
Number 16 - Failing A Test
You would think that this dream would be most
common amongst students, but actually, that’s
not the case.
It’s usually those who have already left
school.
Having this dream is an indicator that you
are feeling tested – causing anxiety about
what the future has in store for you.
Some of the scenarios in this dream involve
showing up for a test unprepared due to a
lack of studying, or not even finding the
test room to begin with, or missing the necessary
tools to complete the test - like not having
a pencil, a ruler or anything else you would
need.
Number 17 - Recurring Dreams
Are you finding yourself having the same or
similar dream over and over again?
If the answer is yes, you should not ignore
this.
This is your subconscious using the power
of repetition to tell you something about
your personal growth.
This dream will continue until you finally
understand the message your mind is sending
you.
What are your thoughts?
Have you recognized certain themes you frequently
dream about?
Let us know in the comments below!
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