Those things you dream are sometimes projections that represent something deeper within yourself. What do you wish to see? What sorts of characteristics would you hope to develop? Projection may fill a temporary desire that you're unable to realize directly, or feel too insecure to fulfill in reality. It's a relatively safe kind of fantasy because it connects us to our higher values yet, it may legitimize a self-view that is incompatible with who we really are.

You may know someone who idolizes himself and other people don't regard him with the same respect. His understanding of this discrepancy between how he would like to be accepted and reality, causes pain. He may project a self-image of the person he'd like to be, but gets so wrapped up in his projection, that he unexpectedly becomes a fallen hero in his mind and reality. Projection creates the meaning you choose to give it. Events are meaningless unless you give them value. Do you project a facade in hopes of winning affection or attention, based on something you're not? What would this tell you about your fear?

Western culture is built on projection. Our hopes and expectations evolve based on images we see and literature which paints a picture of ideals we're supposed to aspire toward. As you begin to attach values to people, events and dreams, you may forget its your mind that shapes what you see and relationships you forge. You decide what's real or not.

You may aim to convince people what you want them to believe, but a projection fails if you don't believe it deep down yourself. If you're blind to your fear or inadequacy, these traits may be visible through your behavior and transparent soul. As you grow willing to see beyond your ego and become more self-aware, you'll no longer be your prisoner of your fearful, boundless vision.