“My locker won’t open”

DREAM: “I have a recurring dream that I’m back in school, trying to remember my locker combination, but I keep getting it wrong! As I realize I’m late for class, I try every number to no avail, and I grow even more frazzled. I wake up in a total panic!”

—Pat Vadnais, Marietta, GA

WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “We often dream that we’re back in school when we’re feeling ‘tested.’ And not being able to recall your locker combination hints that you’re struggling to rediscover a precious part of yourself—like your drive or your creativity—that’s key to your success. I suggest you ask yourself, ‘What’s happening in my life that’s pressuring me to make the grade?’ Then envision you have the teacher’s manual for this situation and you know how to best handle it. Once you envision achieving your goal, new doors (including your locker) will open!”