Dreams ??

Question

what does it mean when you dream about flying? And what does it mean when you dream of running away from someone/something or being chased?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

To understand a dream, it’s helpful to keep in mind why and how we dream. When we sleep, the body and perception systems are shut down, but the brain remains active. The brain thinks about what has recently been most active during waking hours—experiences, thoughts and feelings accessed recently whether consciously or not. The brain is still active, so it works on this content, but not in a familiar, rational way. During sleep, this material is not related using input from the external real world, but rather by the brain connections already established in the cortex. So the story connectedness isn’t like everyday experience, but rather a strange, circuitous flow from one image to the next. So dreams aren’t magical messages to guide our life, but dream imagery is taken from everyday experiences, thoughts and feelings that matter most to us during our waking life. So it’s a mistake to apply standard symbol definitions, such as Freudian meanings. All you need to do is think about what kind of imagery it is and how it relates to your daily life.

A flying dream is very positive. It means you believe you are capable of outstanding achievements, maybe even things other people would be amazed out, even think of as impossible for them. It reflects great self-esteem and self-confidence.

A dream of being chased is about a common fear - that the world is a dangerous place and one's life can be threatened. Maybe the thing chasing you is trying to kill you, but in the dream the fear is that is can harm you. And this is true of life...many things can cause loss, disappoint, frustration, anxiety, worry, regret, pain, sadness, etc. Perhaps you have been concerned about things like that, whether consciously or unconsciously.

Answer 3

I dreamt of flying most of my youth. Up until I got into recovery from the damage that was done to me as a child I didn't have much self esteem. They say that flying in your dreams is trying to escape from yourself and your insecurities. Or something you are doing that you shouldn't be.