my brother, mother and father and i were standing in our housed verandah when I see a bear running on the road outside the house when I started thinking that i don't want it to enter our garden. But then, it comes into our garden anyway (at this point I don't feel scared at all) so i just tell everyone to get back inside. But then suddenly my mom is outside trying to fight the bear, which is when I start getting a little scared for her. The fight wasn't violent, and they don't even make any physical contact during it. My mom just kept trying to chase the bear away, and for some reason, nobody from the three of us (my brother, father or I) went out to help her, we just kept watching
Dreams often reflect our feelings, thoughts, and relationships, and this dream seems to symbolize various aspects of familial dynamics, protection, and conflict. Here’s a breakdown of potential meanings:
Family Dynamics: The presence of your family members (brother, mother, father) suggests that the dream relates to your family relationships. The verandah, a transitional space between the indoors (safety) and outdoors (exposure), indicates a boundary that your family is seemingly comfortable with, emphasizing a sense of togetherness.
The Bear: Bears often symbolize strength, power, or a challenge. Seeing the bear outside your home may represent an external problem or threat that you perceive could affect your family's harmony. Your initial feelings of not wanting the bear to enter the garden suggest a desire to protect your family from disturbances.
Mother’s Role: Your mother's attempt to confront the bear without physical conflict may symbolize her protective instincts or her role as a mediator. The fact that she is fighting the bear—even while you and your brother are passive—could indicate feelings about her taking on challenges that you might feel unprepared to face. This may also suggest feelings of admiration for her bravery or concern for her wellbeing.
Inaction from You: Your family's passive observation during the conflict could indicate feelings of helplessness, avoidance, or safety. You might be experiencing a conflict in real life where you feel uncertain or incapable of intervening, prompting you to observe rather than act. This might also reflect a family dynamic where one member (your mother) takes on the challenges while others stay back.
Emotional Processing: The lack of fear in the beginning and only feeling concern later could signify your emotional processing of a situation. You may be wrestling with conflicting feelings about a current issue—perhaps you know you should step in to help but feel bound by limitations.
In summary, this dream could be exploring your feelings surrounding family protection, individual roles within the family, and how conflicts are approached. It may be worth considering if there are current challenges you or your family are facing and how you feel about your roles in addressing them.