I went into a store. This store was 2 stories and had a living space above.There were many kids running around. None of the kids saw me, but could see each other. They weren't related but were like a family. There was the store-owner that could see me. There was a wall of images of all the kids in the store. I asked the owner about the wall, and why my image was there thrice and he responded "These are the kids I protect, but you are dear to me. You are the first kid I decided to protect." He then showed me to an old empty bedroom and said "This was your room when you were younger. I always left it as it was." This was odd because all the other kids shared rooms. The way the store owner looked at me was like he was in love, and I was too. We loved each other, but neither of us said it. I slept and stayed the night in the store's bedroom. The next morning my mom picked me up and said the store owner didn't want to let me go. He said I was going somewhere safe with my mom and that he needed to stay and protect the other kids from nightmares. He wanted to come with me though, but couldn't. That's when I woke up, is when I left the store. Read more at:
This dream seems to reflect a deep sense of connection and protection. The store represents a place of safety and comfort, symbolizing your subconscious mind. The two stories and living space above could represent different levels of consciousness or aspects of your psyche.
The children running around in the store, though not related, but acting like a family, suggest a sense of community and support. They may represent different parts of yourself or different aspects of your life that you are nurturing and caring for.
The store owner, who can see you and has a wall of images of all the kids, symbolizes your subconscious mind or your intuition. Their protection of the children, including your repeated image on the wall, indicates that you have been taken care of and watched over throughout your life.
The old empty bedroom being left as it was when you were younger suggests a feeling of nostalgia and a longing for the innocence and simplicity of the past. It may also signify a desire to hold on to certain aspects of your childhood or the past that still hold importance to you.
The mutual love between you and the store owner, even though it is unspoken, represents a deep emotional connection and a sense of being seen and understood. It reflects a yearning for a profound emotional bond with someone.
Your mom picking you up and the store owner not wanting to let you go may symbolize a conflict between your desire to explore new experiences and the need for security and protection. The store owner's willingness to let you go to somewhere safe with your mom but not being able to come with you suggests a sense of sacrifice and a longing to ensure the safety and well-being of others.
Overall, this dream may indicate a yearning for love, protection, and a sense of belonging. It reflects the importance of nurturing and safeguarding aspects of your life while also acknowledging the need for growth and new beginnings.