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DREAM DICTIONARY : This dream dictionary makes the claim that it is better than any other. Why? It works on the assumption that if something very big and important happens the day before then you will surely dream about it. This dictionary collects together such dreams and has meticulously studied their meanings. Try to study the definitions and questions below and see how they relate to real life right now.

FOLLOWING : Following can obviously be associated with leadership. It may mean that you have allowed yourself to be influenced by others or that you have followed your own thoughts. In another sense following suggests that you are interested in something(we "follow a news story" or "follow someones actions" because we are interested and affected by any outcome). In another sense we follow a particular way of thinking. We maybe are coming to some conclusion and seeing what will follow on from a certain course of action.

QUESTIONS to help you make associations(pick the one that makes most sense to you)
- Have you been thinking through the consequences of doing something?
- Have you been trying to copy something or someone?
- Have you been trying to demonstrate how to do something?
- Have you been influenced by someone recently or tried to influence someone?
- Is there some problem that seems to follow you around that you cannot get away from?
- Have you been watching something very closely?

KEY WORDS : Logic, principles, wishes, copy, monitor, interest, persistence, influenced

KEY PHRASES(Pick a quote which captures your feelings right now. Think especially of the day before the dream) :
- "If you follow this through to the logical conclusion then..."
- "I realise that if I make that decision then it could result in..."
- "I want to achieve that then I know what I have to do in order to succeed"
- "I followed my own wishes"
- "I followed the following principles..."
- "I want to take a lead and influence him"
- "I was influenced by him"
- "He started it"
- "I demonstrated exactly how I wanted him to do it"
- "I copied him exactly"
- "Considering how they reacted I came to the following conclusion..."
- "I really had to watch him every moment"
- "I have been keeping a close eye on all the developments"
- "She seemed very interested in..."
- "Its something I simply can not seem to get rid of"
- "I cannot get away from this problem"

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SEE ALSO : Hiding : Chasing : Chased : Surround : Jump : Fight : Pull : Push
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Below you will see a series of quotes. Each quote represents the meaning of a particular dream(these are all dreams where the meaning is understood totally). For instance one dream may have meant that the dreamer was having trouble at work. In that case the quote may simply be "There is a bad atmosphere at work". Some information is included about which dream symbols were included in the dream(within the squares brackets). Often a sample dream is included which shows you how the dream interpretation was reached.
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ESSAY : What is the symbolic meaning of following in dreams?

Following can suggest you are wondering what could follow on from some decision that has just been made(what is the potential outcome). E.g.

"I’m in the process of an adoption. The mother has come back into the childs life, and seems to be trying to reconnect with him. This is good for him, bad for me. I feel as though part of him is being stolen from me. I have dedicated so much of myself to him, and don’t want to share this childs love with his biological mother. I fear that I could lose him in the long run"[Dream symbol - I’m following and unknown man around a house]

"My job will be ending soon. Its only a temporary contract. But I am scared about the future. I do not think I am the ideal person an employer would want. I need to fit into what they want. I know my weaknesses."[Dream symbol - I followed the people into a room with round chairs. All the people there were from my moms neighborhood association]

Following can show that you are pursuing a particular path in some aspect of your life. You are heading in one direction as opposed to another. E.g.

"My mother wants me to take a very conservative career path. I want to go my own way and do what I want. But my choices are less commercial than hers. I am under a lot of pressure to do what she wants"[Dream symbol - I followed the animal while my mother called for me.]

"I am on my holidays. I think the time for being sensible and serious is over and I am going to do lots of wild things" [Dream symbol - but he didn’t follow the road, he just rushed across the sands like a crazy maniac]

Following may link with your own wish to take a lead on a particular matter. E.g.

"I want to be persuade my dad to get a job. Its not doing him any good being unemployed"[Dream symbol - I was leading and she was following]

Following may suggest that you are taking an active part in demonstrating something. E.g.

"I was trying to teach my students yesterday. They made a few errors but I tried to lead them along and prompt them"[Dream symbol - Trying to follow my lead]

Following may suggest that you have deduced something from peoples actions and behavior. You have formed a conclusion. E.g.

"I tried out this new forum. But I was not given a very warm welcome. In fact they seemed a little distant. But perhaps its my fault as I was basically on a forum which holds different ideas than myself"[Dream symbol - I follow the library / bookshop up the stairs and I suddenly realise the stairs do not continue upwards. ]

"My country is at war. But sometimes I worry that they are not acting responsibly and are causing more problems than they are solving"[Dream symbol - I was following my father-in-law]

Following may suggest that you are closely following someones behavior and checking upon on their progress in real life. E.g.

"I was trying to help my brother. He has to learn. I am annoyed at my mother because I was doing the right thing and got blamed. I was taking my responsibility seriously. I did try to make a point to him and teach him a lesson. I was not just been vindictive."[Dream symbol - I was following my brother around making sure he brushed his teeth, did his homework ]

Following may suggest that someones behavior is under close scrutiny. E.g.

"my best friend was asking about a man that I know. She is attracted to him. I felt a bit embarrassed as she asked all the questions. I felt uncomfortable talking about him. It was almost intrusive."[Dream symbol - but I followed her no matter what.]

"I realise that I am a very aggressive person. I am very observant and instinctively watch out for danger. But I also realise that those who tend to confront will always find their match"[Dream symbol - I followed every move of the enemy]

Following is associated with issues over leadership. E.g.

"Someone told me that I have real leadership potential. Normally its a quality that others have not associated with me"[Dream symbol - everyone was following us. ]

Following may link to one consideration being more important than others. E.g.

"I have not been enjoying work recently. I do enjoy it as a rule because it helps me burn my energies up. But I am not getting along with the other staff. I do not have anything in common with any of them. I work really hard but others seem to lack motivation"[Dream symbol - There were guys on bikes following me, and I felt I was kind of leading them]

"I know he made a real mistake but their are circumstances that mean that I should not make a big deal of this." [Dream symbol - I saw other people walking into the building so I followed]

Following may suggest that you have been influenced by someone. E.g.

"I am really worried that I am going to get in trouble. I messed up the family computer but I was only doing what my brother told me to do"[Dream symbol - I follow my brother]

Following may suggest that you are keen to make time for someone . E.g.

"It was my fortieth birthday yesterday. I wanted to create some time for my husband. But lots happened yesterday. It was my one regret" [Dream symbol - I am anxiously following my husband down to a ferry]

Following may suggest that you cannot shake something off. E.g.

"One of my tenants has been asking me to pick up her child from school. I am going to tell her I do not want to do this on a permanent basis. But I know she is not going to like this and will try to twist things that I say"[Dream symbol - snake kept following me around]

Following may suggest that you feel your behavior has been highlighted. E.g.

"My friend was talking about a party that we both went to. She had a blast but I was miserable all night."[Dream symbol - a friend was following me asking me where I was going]

Following may link to you following one set of feelings over another. E.g.

"I do fancy a guy at work but I know what he is like. He is not really an option for me. But I do fancy him and sometimes he can tell when I let my emotional guard down."[Dream symbol - when I follow him into the bathtub]
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