Dream Images: Flying

        Dreams about flying usually represent freedom from
the physical body, as we experience in sleep & while
dreaming where we don't use our physical bodies but
instead use our mental & spiritual bodies to experience our
dreams. It's one of the first things people attempt to do
when they gain control of their dreams and start lucid
dreaming.
        Everybody seems to have a natural inclination to want
to fly, unless that is changed by a fear of flying due to a
frightening incident in their waking lives. Flying = freedom;
either a desire for freedom, an "escape" from restraints in
your physical life (like a mini-vacation for the mind) or any
number of possibilities.

        Tie it in with the context of your dream...what were
you doing in your dream besides flying? How did it make
you feel? Also, the type of flying here is the person flying
on their own without an airplane or any aircraft at all. That
would be a different symbol dealing with spiritual
awareness, among other things.
Flying dreams fall under a category of dreams where
you become aware that you are dreaming, known as lucid
dreaming. Many dreamers have described the ability to fly
in their dreams as an exhilarating, joyful, and liberating
experience.

        If you are flying with ease and enjoying the scene and
landscape below, then it suggests that you are on top of a
situation. You have risen above something. It may also
mean that you have gained a different perspective on
things. Flying dreams and the ability to control your flight is
representative of your own personal sense of power.
Having difficulties staying in flight indicates a lack of
power in controlling your own circumstances. You may be
struggling to stay aloft and stay on course. Things like
power lines, trees, or mountains may further obstruct your
flight. These barriers represent a particular obstacle or
person who is standing in your way in your waking life. You
need to identify who or what is hindering you from moving
forward.

        If you are feeling fear when you are flying or that
you feel that you are flying too high then it suggests that
you are afraid of challenges and of success.

In reality, we do not have the ability to fly. Thus
such dreams may represent that which is beyond our
physical limitations. In your mind, you can be anybody and
do anything. Another way of interpreting flying dreams is
that these dreams symbolize your strong mind and will.

        You feel undefeatable and nobody can tell you what you
cannot do and accomplish. Undoubtedly these dreams
leave you a great sense of freedom.

         Being Caught In A Tornado


        This symbol points to emotional turmoil, as in a
"whirlwind of emotions"; and/or rapid or sudden changes in
your life. It is a sign to "get a grip" on what is possibly
spinning out of control & deal more effectively with your
emotions. Meditation and finding some private "think time"
for yourself would be a good idea.
         To be continued on Dream Images...   atj