I had a dream not was a beautiful sunny day at a public park, where there was a fairly large pond. There were many people walking around, picnicking, walking and enjoying their families and the weather. Suddenly, there was an extraordinarily large Brown Hawk that was flying low and swooping the pond. People began to panic and scream and run away. For some reason, I felt that I knew this Hawk and wasn’t at startled by it. So I continued to stand quietly and watch it. It finally dove into the pond and stayed under the water for quite a while. Which, in the dream was normal. Then unexpectedly it swooped out of the pond as if it were diving into the sky instead of the water and when it did this so much of the pond water splashed out to reveal a large raft that looked like a nest. It was a nest with an abnormally large brown grisly bear asleep on it. This came floating to the top of the water and the bear never woke up. The hawk then gently soared down to the raft/ nest and snuggled up to the bear and began to sleep. Then I woke up.
Dreams can be quite personal and may have various interpretations based on your individual experiences, emotions, and the symbols that resonate with you. Here are some elements from your dream to consider for interpretation:
Setting: The park on a sunny day represents a place of tranquility and joy, suggesting a time or space in your life where you feel relaxed and at ease. This could symbolize your current state or a desire for a peaceful situation.
Pond: Water often symbolizes emotions and the subconscious. A pond can represent calm emotions, but also the potential for deeper feelings that are hidden beneath the surface.
Hawk: Birds, especially predatory ones like hawks, are often associated with vision, insight, or control. The large size of the hawk may indicate a powerful force or a significant insight in your life. Your familiarity with the hawk suggests a personal connection or recognition of this insight or force.
Panic of Others: The reaction of the crowd indicates a contrast between your feelings and the emotions of those around you. It could reflect feelings of stability and confidence in the face of chaos. This might signify a situation in your life where others may be reactive or fearful, while you maintain a sense of calm.
Diving into the Pond: The hawk diving into the water and remaining submerged can symbolize diving deep into your emotions or subconscious. It might suggest that you are exploring deeper feelings or truths in your life, even if they seem unusual or unexpected.
Raft with Bear: The bear symbolizes strength, courage, and sometimes, the protective nature within oneself. The fact that it is asleep might indicate a part of you that is strong but inactive, needing awakening. The connection between the hawk and the bear suggests a merging of different strengths: the hawk's insight and the bear's power.
Final Scene: The hawk snuggling up to the bear could symbolize the unity of instinctual drives and higher perspectives—finding a balance between your emotional self (bear) and your intellect or observation (hawk).
Overall, this dream may indicate that you are in a process of self-discovery, merging your conscious understanding with your deeper emotional insights. It suggests that even in moments of chaos, your intuition is guiding you toward a deeper truth about your own strength and capabilities. Consider how these themes relate to your waking life and if there are any areas where you are seeking balance or needing to awaken your inner strength.