i once dreamt i was a puppet without strings and no matter what happened i would remain on the shelf ready for sale but never got sold
This dream could symbolize feelings of helplessness and lack of control in your waking life. Being a puppet without strings can suggest that you feel like you are being controlled by external forces or circumstances. The fact that you remain on the shelf without being sold may indicate a sense of being undervalued or overlooked. It could be reflecting your desire for recognition or a fear of being left behind or unused in some aspect of your life. This dream may be prompting you to reflect on your sense of agency and empowerment, and to consider ways to assert yourself and take charge of your own choices and direction.