Our dreams often provide multiple insights into our
waking lives and states of mind. For
example, if your dream shows you a flat tire, it’s a good idea to check the
tires on your car. You’ll also want to
consider a more symbolic meaning, perhaps that you’ve “gone flat” in your
attitude, or your ability to move forward is impeded – you’re limping
along. Today’s dreamer brings a good
example for our consideration:
Dear Carolyn,
I guess you could say I’ve hit a rough spell in my
life. First, I got laid off and had a
hard time finding a new job. After
months of unemployment, and just when I was getting scared about spending my
last dime, I got a great job. I felt
good until I made a stupid mistake at work. Now I think my new boss must be
wondering why he hired me. Instead of
making him money, I’ve cost him money.
Now I’m keeping my head low.
So, I kind of get this dream, but I’d like to hear
your take on it: I saw my Visa card just
floating in the air in front of me.
That’s all there was to it; nothing else except the card. It was big, almost poster-sized, and maybe an
inch thick. I’m not sure what it was
made of, but it had a big chunk off the corner, almost like a big bite out of
it. As it floated it turned and I had to
duck to keep from being hit by it. I
remember feeling embarrassed when it bumped me.
Signed,
Shaky Credit
Dear Shaky,
Your one-image dream is a brief, but beautiful
example of the depth of meaning than can be portrayed by a picture. A credit card can be just that – a handy
object used to allow us to purchase when we don’t have cash on hand. It also can symbolize our standing as a
trusted individual, one who has shown himself to be dependable in his promise
to may later for a purchase today.
You mentioned that you were almost down to your last
dime, Dear Dreamer. Did you miss a
payment or two, or send one in late?
Your dream suggests that your credit standing is damaged – a clear
message to exercise caution where your credit is concerned. Don’t allow yourself to get eaten up with
high interest rates and burdensome bills.
In addition, the floating specter of a damaged
credit card might be speaking to that awkward situation you mention at your new
job: Your credibility may have a bite
taken out of it as well. This is the
kind of thing you must live down. It
takes time, patience and confidence.
Your new boss believed in you when he hired you. One false step shouldn’t destroy everything.
It’s hard not to feel embarrassed. You wanted to show your best self, but a
gaffe has shaken your confidence. Hold
your head up, Dear Dreamer. Otherwise,
you could find yourself trying too hard and get bumped again.
Sweet Dreams to You!
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