I dreamt that it was late at night, and the grocery store was already closed. I was in a parking lot with my minivan. I was moving things around in the back, and a young man was looking at my car. I allowed the young man to look around. When I turned around, I saw my mother in law waiting to come in, and she had two bags to put in the car. I told her that she can put the bag at my feet and come in. She put the bags in and went inside. I was still moving things around in the back. The young man went inside and turned on the car and was sitting in my chair. I paid no mind, and continued to move things around. But then, the car started moving. I got nervous and said "Who is driving?" My mother in law told me that it was my nephew. Suddenly, I felt a wave of calm, surprise, and reassurance. I was very surprised at how much my nephew had grown, and was happy. Then I woke up.
This dream can symbolize various aspects of your relationships and personal growth. The closed grocery store represents limitations or missed opportunities in your waking life. Being in a parking lot with a minivan suggests a sense of mobility and responsibility. Rearranging things in the minivan implies you are trying to organize or sort through different aspects of your life.
The young man observing your car may represent a figure in your life who is interested in your choices or actions. Allowing him to look around could signify your openness to others' opinions or perspectives. The appearance of your mother-in-law with bags to put in the car may symbolize support or assistance from your family or loved ones.
As the car starts moving with the young man inside, it could suggest that someone else is taking control or influencing your decisions. Feeling nervous and questioning who is driving reflects your concern and uncertainty about relinquishing control. However, when you learn it is your nephew, you experience a wave of calm, surprise, and reassurance. This indicates a positive shift in your perception of your nephew, potentially seeing him as more mature or capable than you initially believed.
Overall, this dream suggests a willingness to allow others to have a say in your life, but also highlights the importance of discerning who has the right influence. The growth and happiness you feel towards your nephew may symbolize your evolving understanding and acceptance of his capabilities and role in your life.