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Bestselling author and renowned dream expert Kelly Sullivan Walden decodes the dreams of four FIRST readers.
“My mom vanished!” DREAM: “My mother died a few years ago, but I dreamed she appeared to me as a little girl. I was so excited to see her. But as I reached out to her, she faded away. I felt so sad.” —Laura Bakker, Boston
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “Please take heart knowing that when our loved ones pass on, they often visit our dreams the way they want us to remember them—so your mom coming to you as a child signals her vibrant, joyful spirit. My hope for you is that you can focus on the fact that she appeared to you because of the strong bond you still share, and that you can begin to let go of the disappointment you felt when you couldn’t touch her. The spirit of your mother is always with you, transcending time and space to cross over into the stuff of dreams.”
“My car is rolling downhill!” DREAM: “I’m driving up a steep incline and the brakes fail! My car starts rolling backward and is eventually stopped by something soft behind me, but I can’t see what it is.” —Kay Pospisil, Racine, WI
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “Dreaming of driving uphill reflects that you’re doing your best to advance in the world but may be facing a few roadblocks. Your subconscious is likely helping you find a better way to overcome these uphill battles. For example, instead of feeling the need to power through, consider stepping out of the driver’s seat and asking for a helping hand. Just as your car was stopped by something soft as it rolled down the hill, trust that when you run out of steam or can’t go another inch, you’ll be ‘caught’ by the supportive hands of friends and loved ones, who will help you overcome any challenge life may put in your path.”
“I keep finding money!” DREAM: “I was walking up the stairs, and on each step, I kept finding money! When I reached the third floor, a fortune-teller was waiting for me—but she refused to tell me my future and instead urged me to keep going.” —Jovana Moran, Keansburg, NJ
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “In our dreams, money is symbolic of power and independence. And the fact that you’re finding so much cash means that you’re discovering intense empowerment, akin to winning the lottery—materially and spiritually. I love how the fortune-teller doesn’t simply give you the answers you seek. This is your dream sending you the message that in order to continue accessing higher levels of abundance, you need to trust yourself and seek your own counsel as you do the ‘legwork’ and keep striving. Most of us wait until we get to the top of the ‘stairs’ to feel a sense of accomplishment—but I believe your dream is encouraging you to celebrate every step you take.”
“I broke my phone!” DREAM: “I dreamed I was on my cell having an argument with my husband, when I accidently dropped my phone. It shattered into a million pieces, and I woke up in tears. What does this mean?”
—Emilia Grace, Mobile, AL
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “Dreams that feature a cellphone reflect communication issues. Your phone being destroyed might suggest that it’s time for a radical new ‘upgrade’ in the way you and your husband express your feelings. I believe your dream is showing you that the sadness you woke up with is more about the broken rapport between you and your husband than about losing your cellphone. In short, this dream is a wake-up call encouraging you to let your husband know how you’ve been feeling—remember, a breakdown always precedes a breakthrough, if you open yourself up to the possibility.”