Analysis of dream submitted by O.P. of Melbourne, Australia.

Dream- During a recent period of my life, I was worried about my young step-brother. I would regularly dream he was in danger.  I imagined he was about to be run over by a car and  I was the only one who could warn him. I felt I needed to rescue him because other people weren't paying attention.  I would awaken with a jolt as if I fell back into my body.

Predominant Emotions- distress,guilt/ shame, shock, and love.

Interpretation- Remind yourself that each person you encounter is like a glimpse of a fragmented part of yourself.  Something about your deepest desires could intimidate ego and its focus.  You may face a waking situation where you crave external approval and acceptance.  It rattles your fragile self-esteem and expectations.  Whenever ego rejects aspects of your true self, this is mirrored in people's reactions.  It makes sense to realize you have everything you need, including love.  You may have forgotten you are loved.

Prospective accidents signify pent-up guilt and fear of losing something pre-maturely. You seem to be sub-consciously punishing yourself over something that hasn't happened. Nothing is carved in stone. Reflect on your emotional state. You may harbour deep anxieties and fears about unrelated events and experiences. Are you "driving" yourself too hard? Do you sense reason to slow-down or change course before you hit disaster? It may startle you to realize you have power to re-orient your path, choices and reactions.

If you happen to feel threatened by someone close to you, then you create illusion of fear to distract you from truth. Desire for rescue is a message part of you has been neglected or ignored. It may be a hidden talent, repressed desire or, genuine feelings you have yet to acknowledge. It appears you seek to express this neglected side or shake some sense into yourself. You detect courage within reach and begin to raise conscious awareness.