Please interpret my dad's dream for him. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.?

Question

He was in my brother's house, and he was sleeping or half awake. Then all of a sudden it felt like there was a huge bomb going off in the room. There was a lot of light and noise in the room. It shook Dad and the bed. Then it stopped and there was silence. This is a recurring dream, or is it a nightmare or night terror?

This was NOT my dream. It was my father's dream. Sorry I guess I did not make that clear.

Where it happens in the dream is in the basement apartment of my brother's house, where they stay when they visit him. Dad used to live next door to my brother but moved across the country a while ago. They still visit frequently. I think he has the dreams when he is at home in California, and I think in the dream he is awake when it happens, but just barely.

I'll keep this open for a few more days.

Answer 1

My dear Zelda, I try to stay out of this category because so often, well intended people speculate, & give simplistic answers.
It's kind of you to want to "help" interpret your dad's dream. But, as much as I stress this, most seem not to understand that ONLY the DREAMER can "interpret" their dream.
I've spent years in dream "research. but not in interprertation. One can "guide" another to explore their dreams by asking quite simple questions. What were your emotions (if any), is there anything which with you associate the symbols or metaphors? Was the dream in colour, or black & white? Were you aware of anyone being present? Was the dream at night, or in the day? These are relevant questions (among others) & give the dreamer the journey to search for their unique messages.
We may identify a person in a dream that truly represents another person, or a symbol. Whatever they may say, or do, isn't the person, as in "control" of their actions or inactions. We project onto these symbols, the inner "message".
Do you know if this is a recurring dream? Your dad would. There are no nightmares, or night terrors--the way they we RESPOND to them determines their significance, to US.
Every single thing in our sleep dreams is US.
I truly hope that you won't be misled by websites, or what some consider, (unwisely) to be universal symbols.
If you want your dad to interpret his dream, ask questions to which he may respond. Please don't project as people often do.

Edit: Doctor Watson--thank you for encouraging me to give this section another look, as I may find others who have knowledge; that there is no "quick fix" to the dream of another. One might wonder "why" those who consider dreams "entertaining," &/or refer to a dream dictionary & websites feel qualified to post here at all. Zelda, if your father's dream was important enough to you to ask the question, (& if it was important to him), I hope you'll help HIM to explore it.

Answer 2

Zelda, the only person who's replied here so far that you should pay any real attention to is Psychic Cat.

Both Wicca and Flutter are close to the issue. But too many are mis-reading your description anyway.

You said he says he was asleep in the dream which means he is having a dream within a dream. Dreams within dreams have different interpretations. And he doesn't actually see the bomb go off because he is asleep in the dream when it does. What he experiences and reacts to is the effects that wake him, the immediate aftereffects of the 'bomb' in the form of the light and noise. And it is interesting that he is having this dream within a dream while staying at your brother's house instead of at his own house. Where is he actually at when having the dream about being at your brother's house? Is he actually at his own house having a dream that he is at your brother's house? I ask because this makes a lot of difference.

I am not going to try to interpret this because I would want a few more details before I tried. But I will tell you I'm pretty sure that this dream has to do with an issue from the past and not the present or the future. It is something unresolved.

Answer 3

This is my person opinion, not from some website. But I think he may have unresolved issues with the person who's house he is in ...in the dream. He feels disturbed and uncertain about an aspect of their relationship and has some anxieties about it. The best thing to do it to go to that place where he is having the dream and talk to the person about it. He will keep having the dream if he doesnt deal with the issues because his mind is trying to tell him that something is wrong!

Answer 4

According to Dreamcrowd:

To see a bomb in your dream, signifies that you may be going through a potentially explosive and trying situation in your waking life. The bomb could represent repressed desires and unexpressed emotions that are likely to explode or burst if not dealt with soon. It could be something within yourself, such as the desire to explode with anger over an issue that's affecting you.To dream of a bomb threat, suggests that you are experiencing some inner anger and/or pressures which are on the verge of exploding into violence.
Try posting your dream on Dreamcrowd for a free interpretation.

Answer 5

huge bomb = problems, interruption, distraction, anxiety
bed,room = privacy

It seems like he may have some issues about things that is affecting his privacy. It could be about job, or family. He is under stress now. This hidden anxiety shows in dream when he is stressed out. He has to release it. Projecting huge bomb shows symbol of things that he can't handle. If he was once a army or experienced any war related things, then it could only mean a play back of fear he had. Otherwise, it would mean he has some anxiety in him now.

And this anxiety won't go away because he can't handle it in reality. Examine his life, he probably will know what it is.

Answer 6

Explosion:
A dream of contrary. To dream of witnessing a massive explosion indicates that your own life is going to “explode.” Great changes for the better are on the way.

Earthquakes:
If you live in an area prone to earthquakes and are used to them, this dream indicates minor difficulties that need to be resolved. But if you live in a place where earthquakes are rare, this dream implies a sudden and totally unexpected change in your circumstances—which could require some difficult adjustments at first, but will, in the long run, end in success and good fortune.

that's all I could find in my dream dictionary.
see for yourself if you like:
http://astrocenter.astrology.msn.com/msn/DreamDictionary.aspx
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Answer 7

To see your brother in your dream, may symbolize some aspect of your relationship with him. It can also serve to remind you that someone in your waking life has certain characteristics/behavior similar to your brother's.

To see a bomb in your dream, signifies that you may be going through a potentially explosive and trying situation in your waking life. The bomb could represent repressed desires and unexpressed emotions that are likely to explode or burst if not dealt with soon. It could be something within yourself, such as the desire to explode with anger over an issue that's affecting you.

Answer 8

You DID make it clear, Zelda. They just didn't read it properly.

I don't believe dreams have any deep meaning, apart from generalised emotions such as anxiety, which is obvious from your FATHER'S dream.

I've had many, many highly dramatic or weird dreams which I just regard as entertainment.

Answer 9

There's something haunting him inside that he doesn't talk about to anyone. It's part a regret and part needing to express the regret. He needs to confront who he is and know that he doesn't have to make up for past wrongs, but move on with the blessings of those who are close.

Answer 10

it means that you want to remeber both grandmothers at their best specifically, since your paternal grandmother is the one from which you get your norweigian heritage, and you associate with that, you want to remember your grandmother as emulating waht you like about that heritage.