i was piloting a sail boat lent to me by a friend. i took the boat up a river with many obstacles. I told my husband who was on board with me that we were moving to fast, I was having difficulty maneuvering the boat around the obstacles and shallow areas. I came to an island in the midst of the river and decided the right chanel looked deeper, no sooner than I had made that decision, I found I had run the sailboat aground and was in a position that there would be no salvaging the boat. Distraught at the loss, I resolved to not tell my friend and just cut off all contact with him. We lowered ourselves from the boat and explored the area where the boat was aground. We saw a cabin, with a couple who greeted us and offered their cabin for us to use until we devised a plan for the boat. They left in a skiff. We entered the cabin and went to sleep. We woke, hoping it had all been a dream, but the boat was still outside the cabin.
This dream may symbolize feelings of being overwhelmed and out of control in a particular aspect of your life. The sailboat represents a journey or path you are currently on, possibly with the help or support of others (your friend and husband). The obstacles and challenges you encounter while piloting the boat suggest that you are facing difficulties or obstacles in your waking life that are making it hard for you to move forward smoothly.
Running the boat aground and facing the loss of the boat could signify a major setback or failure you are experiencing or fearing. The decision to not tell your friend and cut off contact may indicate a sense of shame or guilt associated with the setback. The cabin and the couple offering shelter may represent a desire for support and comfort during tough times.
The dream ending with the boat still outside the cabin suggests that the issue or problem is still present and cannot be ignored. It may be a reflection of unresolved feelings or situations that you need to address in order to move forward.
Overall, this dream may be prompting you to confront your challenges head-on, seek support from others, and find a way to navigate through difficult circumstances with resilience and determination.