Unlock the power of your dreams
Bestselling author and renowned dream expert Kelly Sullivan Walden decodes the dreams of four FIRST readers.
“I’m an angel”
DREAM: “My artist friend gives me the most beautiful painting of an angelic woman. As I look closer, I realize that the angel looks like me! I wake up so happy!” —Carla Francesco, San Diego
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “What a gift of a dream! Dreaming of an angel means assistance is here for you and you are tapping into healing abilities, higher guidance and the realization that you are loved. The fact that you’ve been shown a visual representation of your higher self indicates that you are moving forward in your spiritual evolution. I recommend you call upon this dream whenever you find yourself challenged and use this image as a beacon to help you find the shore when life gets stormy.”
“I bought my dream home”
DREAM: “I have a recurring dream that I’m either buying the home I’ve always wanted or showing people my beautiful house. It has plenty of room and fabulous views. What’s this about?”
—Wanda Smith, Fort Lauderdale, FL
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “These are what I call wishfulfillment dreams. They create a map that can lead you to where you want to be. When you think about this dream in your waking state, it can align you to the manifestation of your real-life dream home. In addition, dreams of buying real estate can also prepare you for a change in your financial situation and remind you of your internal self-worth and value. At the very least, this dream represents your state of consciousness, and it’s showing you how beautiful and spacious you are, and that you’re coming into a place of confidence where you are proud to open up and let others in.”
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“I can’t find my office!”
DREAM: “Several years ago, I retired from my job as an assistant to a CEO, but I am constantly dreaming I’m at work. The problem is that I can’t find my office—I’m completely lost!” —Fran Bitting, Dallas WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “I imagine that in your working years, you fully plugged your heart into your work—and it must have been disorienting when it came time to unplug. Being lost in a dream is another way of saying ‘in transition.’ I believe this is telling you that you still have a job to do and you may not have found it yet. Take this dream as an invitation to gather the energy that fueled your career and use it to bring purpose to your life now. Once you do, you’ll find yourself thriving. To do this, take inventory of your skills, talents and wisdom, then imagine five ways you can apply those gifts to your life in a manner that would be challenging and fulfilling, whether that means doing volunteer work, spending time with grandchildren or taking up a hobby.”
“I have my own genie lamp”
DREAM: “I dreamed that my deceased mother gave me a genie lamp from my ex-husband, who is also deceased. What does it mean?” —Gina Row, Detroit
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “What a magical dream! A genie lamp symbolizes wishes coming true. So what have you been wishing for? Whatever it is, you’ve got supernatural support helping you! According to your dream, your mother—or the nurturing aspect of yourself—is facilitating closure or a blessing from your ex. The fact that the lamp was a gift at the very least represents forgiveness. On a more fanciful level, your dream could be a sign that the two of them are in cahoots on the other side to send you blessings. If I were you, I’d feel wonderful knowing you’re attuned to the gifts your departed beloveds have for you. There is no greater gift you can give back than to receive the bounty of their love.”