Dream dictionary interpretation - 'safe' in dreams analysis

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DREAM DICTIONARY : This dream dictionary is based upon hundreds of real dreams and has been meticulously researched. However, the only person who can truly identify the cause of a dream is the dreamer. Use the questions and quotes on this page to help you find out what has triggered your dream.

SAFE : Safety and feeling safe in dreams can have an obvious link to the need to stay safe and not take any dangerous risks. So look at issues where you were more cautious than others and wanted to get everything right. Also think about people whom you are realising have a reassuring impact on you. In the same sense think of people whom you wish to avoid at all costs.

In another sense safety in dreams can show that overall you are happy with some relationship or situation in your life yet you are aware of certain problems that you wish to rectify.

QUESTIONS to help you make associations(pick the one that makes most sense to you)
- Did you feel very scared at some point yesterday?
- Is there a major source of tension in your life?
- Are you simply not prepared to take risks with something?
- Did you feel very reassured by someones presence yesterday?
- Did you feel that something was just too risky yesterday?

KEY WORDS : Health and safety, risks, tricky, reassured, nervous, petrified

KEY PHRASES(Pick a quote which captures your feelings right now. Think especially of the day before the dream) :
- "I know I cannot take any risks and follow every health and safety rule "
- "I really was not prepared to take any risks yesterday"
- "I am in quite a tricky situation at work"
- "I am really felt reassured by his presence"
- "I felt less nervous when she was there"
- "I cannot seem to get rid of the tenseness"
- "I felt reassured until she said that... "
- "I feel a lot happier about it now"
- "I am sure that things will be OK in the end but right now there are distinct problems"
- "I was never quite certain it would be OK until it was over"
- "I know its important to her and she wants to prepare as much as possible"
- "I want to do that but realise it would be very risky"
- "I feel a little more reassured about it"
- "I really do not feel safe with him around"
- "I was petrified when I saw him"
- "Its a risk I am not prepared to take"

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SEE ALSO : Ateempt : Chase : Chased : Distress : Empty : Excite : Fight
: Grab : Halt : Hiding : Impatient : Jump : Nasty : Nervous : Nightmare : Pain : Panic : Paralyse : Pressure : Protect : Pull : Push : Rescue : Safe : Search : Shout : Silent : Slowmotion : Sudden : Surround : Swim : Torture
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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 safety and feeling safe in dreams?

Safety and feeling safe in dreams can link to real issues involving a need to be safe. E.g.

"I start a new job as a lifeguard tomorrow. I am very nervous and know I have to do everything right"[Dream symbol - the police officer was saying how you cant use magic to get someone to safety]

"Yesterday we were using some dangerous chemicals and I kept on insisting that we needed to be ultra cautious. Everyone kept making fun out of me."[Dream symbol - they are not concerned for their own safety ]

Safety and feeling safe in a dream may suggest that you are currently in a tricky situation which you need to escape from. E.g.

"I have just gained a promotion. But everyone is saying that I got this because I was favored by the boss. Now I have got to go out and convince everyone and its not going to be easy" [Dream symbol - I finally reached a safe distance off the ground and simply jumped off safely ]

"I did have an upsetting experience at work the same day that I had the dream and for a while I have been feeling unfulfilled and disadvantaged in my current work environment. So I guess that my subconscious has made the decision for me that my conscious is shying away from."[Dream symbol - placed there by the employees for safekeeping]

Safety may show that you are trying to pursue a course which helps defuse tension. E.g.

"I am trying to sort some problems out and bring people together"[Dream symbol - cleaning up the mess and making sure that all of the gifts were in a safe place]

"I have been through some difficult circumstances recently"[Dream symbol - I wasn't safe anywhere]

Feeling safe may show that you are recognising how reassuring someones presence is in your life. E.g.

"I just feel quite secure with my boyfriend. He improves my confidence in lots of situations"[Dream symbol - I knew the guy was beside me and that made me feel safe. ]

"I think I am understanding something about myself. I am nervous in front of my crush. But I tend to be a lot less nervous when I am with his mother. I think that we are made for each other and that eventually we will get together." [Dream symbol - I felt safe. ]

Safety and feeling safe in dreams may link to a high level of stress in some situation. E.g.

"I have been so stressed at work recently. I still cannot get rid of all the tension and anxiety. When I woke up I thought it would have gone but I still cannot get rid of it. I just want to be able to think clearly and not be worn out"[Dream symbol - My friend tries to direct me to a safe spot]

"This dream came after a discussion with my husband about how closed minded people are, and how hard it is to get someone to see your point of view even it they don't agree with you. It bothers me greatly"[Dream symbol - I kept looking forward and calmly stepped back to safer ground]

Feeling safe may suggest that you are trying to overcome some fears. E.g.

"I have just become pregnant. Everyone is showering me with praise but deep down I am not sure if I will be a good mother. Being a mother is a big responsibility and I do not know the first thing. It will also be very hard work."[Dream symbol - so I felt safe]

"I have just got pregnant and was very positive about it until one friend told me that she was going to wait before she got excited for me (in case I have a miscarriage). This has made me become apprehensive. "[Dream symbol - The water was very choppy but we had the biggest boat and were safe]

"I fear for my father as his health is deteriorating"[Dream symbol - I do not let go of the boat to get myself safe on land]

Safety and feeling safe may link to a need to reassure yourself about some long term plans. E.g.

"I keep hoping my ideas will make things a lot simpler for me at work. But the improvements seem stuck in delays. No real progress has been made."[Dream symbol - I try to make sure that the ticket is safe]

"I have been thinking hard about my future. Now I think I am going to focus all my attentions on some areas. I know now what I want to study."[Dream symbol - made her feel a lot safer in the dream]

Safety and feeling safe may link to a general need for reassurance in life. E.g.

"The dreamer had just had a miscarriage. Her granny had just died and her niece just undergone major surgery"[Dream symbol - We had difficulty finding a safe place to put them ]

"I was playing my first gig last night with my new band. It was really nerve wracking"[Dream symbol - the only way to stay safe was ]

Safety shows that you wish to take as much time and be as well prepared as possible. E.g.

"I hate being late. It drives me mad when my girlfriend keeps trying on new outfits five minutes before we have to leave. But my Fiancé has different ideas. I guess I just have to put up with it."[Dream symbol - Queen meets him outside and hands him the baby and tells him she trusts him to keep it safe]

Safety and feeling safe may show that you need to keep things under control and not pursue something which may cause you danger. E.g.

"all summer my neighbour has loud Sunday lunch parties. I could complain . even when I sit out I appear to be butting into her parties. "[Dream symbol - I thought this was a safe place]

"The dreamer was thinking about a friend whom he felt was working too hard. She was too willing to help others and was constantly getting involved with others. The dreamer was thinking of giving this person advice but maybe realised that he too was guilty of the same offense. "[Dream symbol - concerned about the health and safety issues]

"I am due to meet this guy that I have a huge crush on. I am starting to understand my feelings for him. I realise why he acted the way he acted towards me"[Dream symbol - they were safely hidden]

"I'm naturally a very competitive and physical person. I am aware of my capabilities and try not to push myself too much" [Dream symbol - I found a safe way down from the roof ]

Feeling unsafe may show you fear someone. E.g.

"my husbands ex-wife seems very powerful in this situation and seems to hold all the cards and have so much influence over my home. I very much want her out and I do get angry about it."[Dream symbol - I was trying to get her to sleep somewhere else, because I didn't think it was safe]

"I saw this guy I used to know yesterday. I absolutely hate him and was freaked out when I saw him"[Dream symbol - I wondered how safe it was]

A need for safety and feeling safe may show that you feel one thing is important above all else. E.g.

"I feel left out by my husband. I cannot get him to talk. There is obviously something wrong. If we cannot talk through problems then I cannot see the point of us being married. Thats the whole purpose of marriage to be able to share problems." [Dream symbol - leave all our rings with this jeweler (for safe keeping) ]

"I have always enjoyed work but right now things have become really stressful." [Dream symbol - getting his wallet out of the safe and then put stuff in the safe]

"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."[Dream symbol - I started feeling safe]

"I am reading about Buddhism and the need to undergo change and transformation. I constantly have to keep that within my mind"[Dream symbol - trying to keep the carrier safe bad thoughts ]
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SAMPLE DREAM
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THE DREAM - In the dream I was with my aunt, mom, and grandmother, the three most important women in my life. We were shopping in a store next to the Sears Tower (no idea why we were here??). All of a sudden, the weather got really bad and the wind began to blow. We were then in a basement type room. My grandmother was holding on to a table so that she would not get sucked out of the door. The wind pulled two strangers out of the door that were also in the room. We pulled my grandmother into the corner with us and we were holding on to one another. I could see from a tiny basement window that the wind was blowing and objects such as cars were flying by. Initially, I felt safe knowing that the room would hold up and we would be safe. However, all of a sudden the lights went out and the room began to flip. I could tell we were moving because of the scenery in the window and it felt as though we were flipping. I could hear metal grinding and I became very very scared. I then woke up.

THE REALITY The dreamer was moving to a new state in 44 days. She was excited about the move because it put us closer to her family. She was also thinking of a trip to Europe that summer with only one of the ladies, her aunt, in the dream. She was extremely nervous about an eight hour plane ride.

DREAM MEANING The dream captures the following feeling within the dreamer - "I am so excited to be moving nearer towards my family. I keep thinking how perfect things will be. Yet perhaps I need to "

THE INTERPRETATION The majority of dreams should interpret into some real thought within your current mindset. Here its perhaps possible to gauge what the dream means. The dreamer described herself as feeling excited about a life changing move to a new state. This move in the very near future was surely a subject that will be triggering lots of dreams.

Dreams show the direction of our current thinking. But they also make judgements about how life is going. This dream perhaps was perhaps acting as a balance. In real life she was extremely excited and looking forward. Yet her mind is perhaps seeing the downside to her move. She was moving to a new life, losing the majority of her friends and neighbours. Yes she was moving closer to her family but a great deal was being sacrificed.

The dream starts off with three people whom are described as the most important people in her life. Its noticable that the dream balances this with two complete strangers. The dream then is in reality symbolic of her own situation. The important people in her life clearly link to the excitement about coming closer to those very same family members. The strangers and subsequent problems symbolize the other changes that will take place - a new life and the need to make new friends in a largely strange environment.

The dreamer also mentioned a airplane journey that she had been thinking about. Some parts of the dreamer seem to capture her feelings of anxiety about this. Yet the dream does not mention airplanes in any way. So its more likely the dream links to the dreamers move to a new state. Dreams only tend to link to one issue. You can never truly tell a meaning of a dream. You can only really guess.

Symbolic Meanings
BASEMENT : "Basements often link to hidden feelings - negative feelings"
EXCITMENT : "Excitement about moving"
SAFE : "The dreamer has been feeling secure about her move. Yet was aware of the major change and problems in such a major change. "
STRANGERS : "The problems of moving to a new home and having to give up a settled job and home neighbourhood"
SEARS TOWER : "Sears is probably a word play. Standing for SEE US. The excitement about SEEING her family "
FAMILY : "The excitment about moving state closer to her family"
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