Unlock the power of your dreams
Bestselling author and renowned dream expert Kelly Sullivan Walden decodes the dreams of four FIRST readers. Find the dream that rings a bell for you, then read on to tap into the transformative power of your subconscious
“I dream of the same man”
DREAM: “I’m single, and I keep dreaming about a man I’ve known since we were kids. We’ve never dated, but we’ve stayed in touch. I can’t help wondering if he’s my soul mate.” —Carley Simpson, Atlanta
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “This dream may not be about this man specifically, but what he awakens in you. I believe everyone in the dream is part of the dreamer and I think he symbolizes a part of you. If you could describe him in three words, what would they be? If you say, strong, caring and supportive, consider that these qualities describe a part of you that you can reconnect with. On the literal level, I believe a remembered dream requires action—have you reached out to him? Maybe he’s dreaming about you too!”
“I‘m part of a wolf pack”
DREAM: “I’m a wolf in a pack—and they’re my real family. I feel so happy when I wake up. By contrast, in my waking life, I don’t have a great relationship with my actual family.” —Anna George, Chicago
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “I love the healing power of our dreams! Because wolves are untamed, they represent the part of you that is fiercely in touch with your true, instinctual nature. Your dream also makes me think of the notion, ‘Friends are the family you get to choose for yourself.’ In other words, this dream is giving you the reassurance that there is a ‘wolf pack’ out there for you— friends with whom you feel a kindred connection. Allow that happiness you feel in your dreams to be your guiding force in navigating the wilds of relationships. With the good energy from your dream, I’m certain you’ll find your chosen family—if you haven’t already!”
“I have too much to pack”
DREAM: “I have a recurring dream that I’m moving. Just when I think I’m done packing, I find so much more to box up! I feel stressed because if I don’t get it all, things will be lost forever.” —Shana Ryan, Orlando
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “This dream is helping you resolve what I call a high-quality problem: You have so many precious things (the wonderful people and experiences in your life), there’s not enough time to pack it all in. This dream may be telling you to celebrate that you have such a full life, then create an action plan for how to weed out the must-haves from the it-would-be-niceto-haves. It’s important to note that the universe you live in is constantly giving you more. The best way to live in such a fruitful place is to receive the blessings in your life (the people, obligations and precious objects) as you let go of what you’re ready to release. This will ensure you move away from fear and toward the faith that your life will continuously reflect a higher degree of receiving.”
“I can’t hear my mom”
DREAM: “I was in front of a plexiglass wall and my mom, who died many years ago, was on the other side. I couldn’t hear what she was saying, but she was furious. Her anger wasn’t directed at me, but I woke up feeling upset.” —Linda Lopez, El Paso, TX
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “There are multiple ways to look at this dream. From a literal standpoint, it’s possible something happened to your mom that she never got to talk about and she’s venting now. That’s a compliment to you since you’re the one she feels safe enough to express her feelings to. Symbolically, your dream may mean the ‘mother’ aspect of you has been over-giving, which can lead to outrage. If this resonates, consider where your generosity hasn’t been met with appreciation, then take time to care for yourself so you can resume helping those around you from a more heart-happy place.”