We all have aspirations and desires, and we may learn to stifle and even forget them because they seem impossible. Our dreaming mind, however, does not forget. The most typical dreams that are wish-fulfillment are ones that reflect our hopes in an obvious way. For example, if you are feeling tired and run down you may dream of being on a beach in Hawaii.
If you are attracted to someone in real life, you may dream about making love to them.
If you are apprehensive about retiring or getting older, you may dream of being a teenager or baby again.
If you are having financial troubles, you may dream of being surrounded by piles of cash or winning the lottery.
If you long to get married, you may dream of your wedding day or honeymoon.
If your fantasy is sexual variety, you may dream about visiting a prostitute or gigolo.
If you have your sights set on a promotion, you may dream of being the boss.
If you long to make your mark on the world, you may dream of becoming prime minister.
If you want to be famous, you may dream of yourself on the red carpet, writing a best-seller or singing before an audience of thousands of screaming fans.
If you dream of buying something you want or need in waking life, this is simple wishfulfillment but the dream is reminding you that satisfying your desires may cost you.
If you were buying food in your dream, you may be trying to buy someone’s affection in waking life.
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