A fatal nightmare
Feeling helpless in life


Dear Dream Lady,
I had an upsetting dream. I was in a car with a man who had a severe stomachache. We were driving by a golf course and he said he wanted to get out and play golf. I waited in the car with his family while he went out on the greens. Suddenly, he clutched his stomach, bent over and dropped dead. The family appeared indifferent, but I got out of the car and tried to get help for him. He stayed dead and I woke up crying. What did this horrible dream mean?
Gretchen S., Las Vegas, Nevada

Dear Gretchen,
This dream verges on a nightmare. You are clearly in a serious situation (medical or emotional - or both) in which you feel helpless. The unknown people are reflections of you, so it is clear you are having an internal struggle of trying to give help and get help at the same time. Examine your situation. You might need professional help to get you through this difficult journey. - Dream Lady

Dear Dream Lady,
This dream begins with some confusion, but there is one image - a house with low ceilings. I bought the house from my ex-husband when we divorced and I live there. Then, I was at my son's middle school helping with an art project, which involved throwing handfuls of seeds against the lockers. The seeds instantly bloomed into small violet flowers. It was a joyful project. What does this mean?
Paula J., King County, Washington

Dear Paula,
A house reflects the dreamer. Since you recall a house with low ceilings, you feel cramped and stifled in your personal life. There is hope, however, since seeds reflect change. It is particularly hopeful that your seeds bloomed into violets, as they are a universal language of love. Love is necessary to get through difficult situations. Let me know how you are doing in a year. - Dream Lady

Dear Dream Lady,
I was in a small room with a large group of people. All of us were throwing shredded paper. Some people were happy, others were horribly sad. I was one of the sad ones. I don't think this is much of a big deal, but I am curious about its meaning.
Kina G., Buffalo, New York

Dear Kina,
It is interesting that you do not mention a house, but a small room full of people tells me you feel completely overwhelmed right now. All of the unknown people are you. The shredded paper is everyone's past experiences. Parts of you are trying to get rid of the past and are happy about it; other parts do not want to let go. It sounds like you are trying to reconcile a past (negative) experience. Let it go. Shred it. Make plans for a bright future and do not let the past shred your life. - Dream Lady

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