Every single one of us is a
dreamer. And a lot of people, either because of cultural or religious
socialization, worry about their dreams and its meanings.
But the thing with dreams is that
they sometimes come in a simple linear story, while other times the narrative
is tortuous and disjointed. Many people only remember snatches of their dreams
the following morning. Or just the mood.
A dream is like a note from the
recesses of your unconscious mind. According to Suzanne Bergmann, a licensed
social worker and professional dream worker for more than 16 years, “Dreams are
a universal language, creating often elaborate images out of emotional
concepts.”
Bergmann pointed out that there’s
no single, definitive meaning for symbols and images in your dreams. But just
like a smile generally means that one is happy, so have some common dreams
taken up a generally accepted meaning.
Below are seven dreams whose
meanings have come to be universally accepted.
Being chased
This is one of the most reported
dreams in Nigeria. Being chased is often remembered vividly because of the fear
it evokes. And for most Nigerians, being chased is interpreted literally. It
means somebody or something is either after your life or something you hold
dear. Surprisingly, this dream is about what you’re running from and not what’s
chasing you. It means you’re not dealing with something that needs your
attention in real-time.
Water
Water is often a representation
of your unconscious mind and how you’re dealing with emotions in real-time. The
water’s disposition, whether calm or turbulent, gives an insight into your
emotions and how well you’re managing them.
Vehicles
Vehicles can be aeroplane, car or
train. They often signify how much control you have over proceedings or the
path in front of you. In such a dream you might feel yourself in control or it
might be a way of highlighting the problem you think you’re facing and need to
confront.
Paralysis
Paralysis in dreams is popular
for the way it is interpreted in Nigeria. It is seen as a spiritual attack. But
what most people don’t know is the fact that the body enters a form of
paralysis during dreams. This way your body is stayed from physically
performing the things happening in your dreams. Thus, dreaming about paralysis
typifies the overlap between the REM stage and waking.
Classroom
Dreams in which you find yourself
in a school or class taking a test you’re unprepared for is commonly reported.
This indicates something you need to learn from your past, which explains why
this dream is prevalent among those who have finished school.
Nudity
This is another commonly reported
dream. Through nudity, emotional or psychological exposure is symbolized in
dreams. Sometimes, it is not complete nudity but only a particular part of the
body that is exposed. The body part being exposed represents the emotion your
dream is trying to point you to.
Falling
Falling in your dream is an
indication that there’s a letting go, an acceptance. Therefore not all falling
in dreams are bad. Some people who dream about falling say that it mostly
happens in slow motion, which indicates serenity.
It is imperative to remember that
even the above dreams and their meanings require your very own interpretations.
Some of the symbols you encounter in your dreams may already have personal
attachments that will help you see things clearer.
This article was first published
on AfricaParent.com
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