Author

Subject: Flying Cars

solidify

17:17 07/04/2002 

This dream is about someone who I have always loved, the love as in more than just a friend kind of love. He was driving me in a car and then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, we unexpectedly began flying, both of us still in the car with him still driving.

The sun began to set, but in a peaceful way. For some reason, I was not afraid, only a little confused as to what was happening. He then told me he loved me and he tilted his head to kiss me. The colour of the sky was painted breathtakingly beautiful.

The dream then ended in the middle of the kiss while we were still suspended in the air. It was very short, but the feeling I received afterwards was something more powerful than true happiness, peace or joy. It even surpassed irresistibility. It was more exhilarating, revitalizing and a deep, indescribable sense of true contentment and utopia.

What do you think his feelings towards me represent in this dream? Of course, I already know my own feelings for him, and I still cannot put words on most of them. I loved the dream that much. I’m guessing the dream means if we have a relationship, I would like him in control of my successes, as when we flew in the car, he was driving and therefore had assumed control of our destination together.

Dream edited for easier reading - JT, 2005

2004

Jane Teresa's View

Jane Teresa Anderson

Overview Interpretation & Dream Alchemy Practice suggestion

OVERVIEW INTERPRETATION

Hi Solidify,

What a beautiful, uplifting dream. Utopia. What a high, literally!

You’re on the right track when you consider the driver as being the one in control of your destination, and therefore your destiny, but everyone in a dream represents a belief of the dreamer, so what does this really mean?

You have always loved this man yet you are not in relationship with him, so obviously there is either an obstacle here or you have not declared your feelings. Does he represent the impossible and are you achieving it in this dream? If your unconscious mind has no problems picturing yourself in ecstatic union with this man, what other so-called impossibilities are possible? How high can you fly? What potential can you reach? Is the sky the limit or can you fly higher?

What does this man represent to you, apart from impossible or unrequited love? Fantasy? Does this dream suggest, at the end of the day (sunset) that you are being driven by your fantasies? Does it reflect utopian ideals that have no grounding as the car is not in contact with the ground?

Write down three words to describe this man’s approach to life, or the qualities you see in him. Then write down the opposites. You may have, for example, ‘fatherly, high-flier, reliable’ with opposites ‘child-like, unfulfilled potential, unreliable’. Which of these (in your list) also describe you or a certain situation in your life? For example, you might feel that your career path is unreliable and feel that you have been overlooked for promotion because you lack a sense of authority (child-like).

The kiss in your dream shows union with whatever this man represents, reflecting a similar union going on within you. So, you may decide (in the example) that things are changing and you can feel an inner sense of authority emerging which will help you to fly high and reach your destiny. Or you may decide that the inner union is between your drive to reach the stars and your fantasy. It all comes down to how you perceive this man and what that reflects about you.

You will find it helpful to read ‘Who’s driving this car’ in Dream Alchemy, pages 69-75, and ‘I'm flying’ in Dream Alchemy, pages 25-31.

DREAM ALCHEMY PRACTICE

Affirmation:

If, after thinking about this, you decide that the symbolic union is a positive one (rather than a demonstration of being driven by fantasy, for example), an affirmation is appropriate. Remember though, this is not about affirming a real relationship! Only use dream alchemy practices to effect change within yourself. They cannot be used to affect other people and, even if they could, it would be unethical and harmful to set out to interfere with someone else’s destiny. Here’s an affirmation using your dream symbols:

“I am the kiss.”

How to use your affirmation/ and how often:

Say your affirmation out loud and with feeling 30 times a day for the first week. From the second week say your affirmation out loud and with feeling once in the morning and once before you go to sleep for three more weeks.

How does this work?

This works by communicating directly with your unconscious mind using its own language, to transform the belief your dream is revealing.

More details on Affirmation as a Dream Alchemy Practice in: “Dream Alchemy”, by Jane Teresa Anderson, pages 331-333.

Jane Teresa Anderson

You can consult with Jane Teresa or her Dream Team and receive your interpretation by email within five working days.

ORIGINAL THREAD

Below is the original forum discussion on this dream, contributed before Jane Teresa's 2004 interpretation.

Lena

10:27 08/04/2002 

Hi Solidify,

Usually when we dream of others, they are aspects of ourselves that those people represent.

What does this friend mean to you?

Lena

solidify

22:38 08/04/2002 

This friend means someone I can count on to protect me. I would say that would about sum it up. So are you saying how I see him is a reflection on how I see myself? Like that means I am protective? I would say with some people, that would be very true.

Lena

07:49 09/04/2002 

Hi Solidify,

Yes, I think that you cherish your unconcious protectiveness, and you project that onto those people you most relate to.

It would be interesting to explore where that protectiveness came from. Do you know about Jane Teresa's Party Trick? (It's back on page 3 - look it up). Try a conversation between a kiss and a car, and see what comes up. Protectiveness is okay unless you have a NEED for protectiveness, in which case something may be amiss.

Lena

Nani

07:57 09/04/2002 

Hello Solidify,

Because the person in your dream was male, your dream was dealing with aspects of your inner male, ie the part of you that is left brain, intellectual, logical, out-there-in-the-world as opposed to your inner female which is your intuitive, emotional, creative side.

So it seems to me that your dream is saying that your inner male is strong and protective and in control of the situation. Maybe you can rely on yourself more than you realise.

Cars talk about your journey and as yours was flying (mine used to be racing downhill with no brakes!) I'd say brilliant!

If you can remember back to what was happening in your life at that time you will also get more clues - were things in your life taking off?

Nani

solidify

09:35 10/04/2002 

Nani: WOW! You are very good! I'm so impressed! Yes, I was doing very well - I was finally getting back on track after many years of heartache. I think prior to the dream I was finally understanding what the word 'hope' really meant. That was a strinkingly accurate observation. I would say my life was indeed taking off for the better. ;)

I didn't mean to make anyone think I was totally helpless on the person in the dream. I just felt overwhemingly special. Thanks for your help too, Lena.