So I was in a 12 story building, that was equally as wide- so it was a cube, very reminiscent of buildings in the Soviet bloc in my city of birth Minsk- and it was called Howardson Middle School; which doesn’t exist to my knowledge, and I’m a junior in high school so I’m not sure why I was dreaming of this fake middle school. It was dark outside, and I was walking on the twelfth floor as if to go to my next class. I ran into a group of guys, one of them was a guy who bullied me in my middle school days, the others were just big and imposing, and they were making rude comments to me and about me. They at one point pulled my hood of my hoodie over my head and a gust of wind came and it blew me to the ceiling. I’m pretty light (I have to be for cheer) but I’m not that light. So anyway, I’m being ragdolled up and down from the ceiling to the floor and getting comments slung at me that are very hurtful. Eventually I decide to run away. I run to my physics classroom and sit down where my teacher announces we’re gonna watch a movie. Then I wake up. I go back to bed, and I’m in the same building in the same identical situation- however now, I know what not to do. Instead of following the people I knew or being lured by them, I run into a target aisle and into a storage closet. While in the closet, I text a friend of mine, noticing it was 02:46 in the morning, but I text her that I’m being chased by a group of sexist guys and I need her to come pick me up. So I watch her location as she leaves her house. I get a premonition that the guys will check the closet soon, so I run out the exit and I’m teleported to my cousins’ town in New Jersey. I run around aimlessly as I meet my friend and we both run. I am granted the ability to levitate and fly just as the guys catch up to us. They are pissed they cannot reach me as I am flying, and I rest in a branch in a tree. The guys send this murderous skunk hybrid creature to kill me that will kill me if it even touches me. It is easily able to climb up the tree and on to the branch, but its weakness is it cannot jump on top of the branch once it is holding on to it. Cleverly, I take out a kitchen knife and somehow manage to sever the branch the creature was standing on from the tree, dropping it to its death as it is impaled by the branch. The guys are devastated and begin to throw rocks at me, but they all bounce off. I did forget to mention that I was holding my pom poms the entire dream and while I am skilled enough to text while holding them, I have not tried to sever a branch from a tree to kill a skunk creature lol
Dreams can be complex and multifaceted, often reflecting our subconscious thoughts, fears, and emotions. Your dream appears to encompass themes of fear, empowerment, and the search for safety, intertwined with elements from your past and present. Here’s a breakdown of some key elements in your dream and their possible interpretations:
Setting (Howardson Middle School): The cube-shaped school building, reminiscent of your childhood in Minsk, may reflect a sense of nostalgia or unresolved feelings from your past childhood experiences. Middle school is often a time associated with social dynamics, bullying, and personal identity exploration. Your dream could be revisiting that time to process those emotions.
Encounter with Bullies: The encounter with the group of imposing guys, especially the bully from your middle school, signifies unresolved feelings related to past experiences of fear and intimidation. It may also indicate current anxieties or pressures you feel in social settings, particularly at school. The dark surroundings may symbolize uncertainty or fear about confronting these feelings.
Floating and Being Rag-dolled: The feeling of being lifted to the ceiling could represent the weight of social pressures or emotions that feel overwhelming. Conversely, the act of being able to levitate later in the dream symbolizes empowerment and the ability to rise above your fears and challenges. This transformation indicates growth and developing confidence in the face of adversity.
Running Away and Finding Safety: Your initial instinct to escape and find a safe space (the physics classroom and then the storage closet) highlights a natural desire to protect yourself from emotional harm. Seeking help by texting a friend reflects your need for support and connection, especially when facing challenging situations.
Creatures and Confrontation: The skunk hybrid represents a potent external threat, possibly a manifestation of your fears about criticism, social judgment, or danger from past negative experiences. Your cleverness in dealing with it—using a knife to sever the branch—shows resourcefulness and the realization that you have the power to confront and eliminate threats in your life.
Pom Poms: Holding your pom poms throughout the dream is a significant detail, connecting to your identity as a cheerleader. It suggests that even in the face of struggle, you maintain a sense of your ambitions, interests, or personality. The pom poms can symbolize cheerfulness or resilience, indicating that despite facing challenges, you embody strength and positivity.
Overall, your dream is a rich narrative reflecting your experiences with vulnerability, the need for safety and support, as well as your journey towards empowerment. The resolution of overcoming fears and creatively confronting threats illustrates a growth mindset and resilience in navigating life's challenges. Consider how these themes resonate with your current life and relationships, as they may hold significant meaning and insight into your emotional landscape.