Recurring Dreams

[BigBlueHen53]

The details aren't recurring for me, but the theme is. I'm travelling. There are motel rooms, luggage, airports, taxis, those sorts of things. I'm in transit. I think it reflects my core belief that "this world is not my home." Or ... maybe it's my brain trying to catch up to the fact that I've moved over 50 times in my life. Like, maybe WAAAY over.

 

[thecatumbrella]

The details aren't recurring for me, but the theme is. I'm travelling. There are motel rooms, luggage, airports, taxis, those sorts of things. I'm in transit. I think it reflects my core belief that "this world is not my home." Or ... maybe it's my brain trying to catch up to the fact that I've moved over 50 times in my life. Like, maybe WAAAY over.

That’s an unbelievable number of moves!

 

[Sally PB]

I don't have recurring dreams, but I've had the same theme a couple of times.
1. I'm trying to call someone on either a payphone (push button) or a rotary dial. (Yup, I'm old.) I cannot complete the call because I misdial and have to start over, or I get to the last digit and don't know if I dialed it, or my finger is acting weird (I can't hit the button or make it turn the dial). I have had this dream or a variation a few times. I figured out that it means there is something I need to communicate to someone, but I'm having a difficult time doing it or "getting through" to them.

2. I am on my way somewhere, and I have to be there at a certain time. On my way, I get sidetracked into doing something else, or I take a wrong turn, or it's at a different location than I thought. I have the feeling of time passing, but I'm not getting closer to my destination. I see clocks, or look at the clock in the car (if I'm driving) and it's 10-15 minutes later, but I'm not making any progress. I'm not sure what this dream means.

 

[thecatumbrella]

I'm trying to call someone on either a payphone (push button) or a rotary dial. (Yup, I'm old.) I cannot complete the call because I misdial and have to start over, or I get to the last digit and don't know if I dialed it, or my finger is acting weird (I can't hit the button or make it turn the dial). I have had this dream or a variation a few times. I figured out that it means there is something I need to communicate to someone, but I'm having a difficult time doing it or "getting through" to them.

I have this dream ALL THE TIME! Didn’t realize it could have a hidden meaning.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

That’s an unbelievable number of moves!

Yes! During my 24 years of marriage to my DH#1, we moved 27 times. And that's beside the fact that we actually owned property. He was in the construction trades and we followed his work. After our divorce I will just say it took me a while to get my footing. I have no idea how many times I actually moved but I would put it between 20 and 50. I've been stable here for 15+ years, though, and don't plan to move again till Jesus comes!

 

[thecatumbrella]

Yes! During my 24 years of marriage to my DH#1, we moved 27 times. And that's beside the fact that we actually owned property. He was in the construction trades and we followed his work. After our divorce I will just say it took me a while to get my footing. I have no idea how many times I actually moved but I would put it between 20 and 50. I've been stable here for 15+ years, though, and don't plan to move again till Jesus comes!

There's a small part of me that likes moving. Having a fresh start, new adventures, etc. But I'm also a big homebody that loves having my own safe, little nook in the world.

I can absolutely see why that many moves would bleed into your dreams. Glad you finally found your forever home (in this life ).

 

[gullinkambe]

I have one recurring dream that I've had ever since I first got chickens as a teenager (without saying my age; a while ago...).

The dream is that I've somehow forgotten I had animals that were my responsibility. I keep finding them all over, sometimes in bad condition. First it was only chickens, but now it can be dogs, livestock, other birds etc.

I've actually grown to appreciate these dreams, even if they can be rattling. They remind me of my responsibility as an animal owner, and keep me on my toes.