I flew on an airplane from Boise to OKC, which is back where my family is from. I got an AirBnB and did not intend to see my family, but for some reason I parked in the driveway of my Mom’s parents to look up directions to my AirBnB. After sitting there for a few minutes, my Grandpop and Uncle came out of the house to throw out some garbage. My Uncle saw me and was happy and surprised that I’d stopped by. It was a holiday and he asked me to come inside the house. I went in, and saw my Mom’s side of the family gathered around the living room. My Grandpop ignored me, even when I hugged him, until my Grandma gave him a stern look, then he put an arm around me in response. I then hugged my Grandma, then ate a lot of cookies and had dinner with them. Afterwards, I went to bed in their front bedroom, and was suddenly on a plane back to my home in Boise. The plane was on fire in a torrential downpour of rain, struggling to fly. That’s when I woke up.
This dream can be interpreted as tapping into your subconscious desires and feelings related to your family. The airplane symbolizes your journey or transition in life, suggesting that you are trying to connect or reconcile with your family roots. Flying to your family's original location (OKC) represents a desire to reconnect with your family's background and heritage.
The AirBnB symbolizes the temporary and independent nature of your visit. It suggests that you want to maintain some distance from your family while exploring your roots. However, the decision to park in your Mom's parents' driveway and seek directions indicates an impulse to reach out and connect with them.
The presence of your Grandpop and Uncle throwing garbage may symbolize unresolved issues or negative emotions that need to be discarded or addressed. Your Uncle's happiness and surprise at seeing you reflects the longing for connection and acceptance within your family.
The holiday gathering and your initial cold reception from your Grandpop represents the mixed dynamics within your family. Your Grandpop's eventual reaction after your Grandma's stern look signifies a desire for inclusion, acceptance, and support from your family, even though there may be some underlying tension.
Eating cookies and having dinner with your family could represent the need for emotional nourishment and a desire for a sense of belonging within your family unit. It indicates a craving for love, acceptance, and shared experiences.
Going to bed in their front bedroom may symbolize a temporary respite or reconnection with your family roots. However, the sudden struggle of the plane being on fire in a downpour suggests a fear or anxiety regarding the challenges or conflicts that may arise from reconnecting with your family.
Overall, this dream suggests a deep longing for connection, acceptance, and reconciliation with your family, even though there may be underlying tension or unresolved emotions. It could be an indication that you are ready to address these issues and seek a deeper bond with your family members.