I dreamt that a professor made an inappropriate comment in front of a friend who has a crush on me. Now in an auditorium, it is just me and the friend. It is quiet, as I am angry and embarrassed. We are silent as we wait for mass to begin. The auditorium is 3 tiered. We are on the second tier. For whatever reason, the professor comes by and says he will return. I at some point have a lollipop in my mouth that I forget about. While he is gone, I decide to escape the location to get away from him, from them both. I am wandering through the streets of a city. The walls are colorful with graffiti and the auditorium is in the distance. I am trying to run from the professor by walking quickly through the streets. There's a yoga studio to my right that catches my eye, as I approach it I see a class going on through the window. It is dusk, the yoga studio is lit, and it glows white around the large window. There is a woman inside, I feel as if I am watching her meditate through a two way mirror, as she is faced directly toward the window I am standing at. She is seated criss-cross on the floor with her eyes closed and hands folded in prayer position at her heart. She has long, dark hair and toasted caramel brown skin. There is also a tall, lanky man finishing a sun salutation behind and to her left, and he has a lighter skin tone and dreads in a messy bun with a beard. He says something to her as he exits the studio with his rolled yoga mat in arm. She said something back without changing her pose. I remember wishing I was more like the woman, I admired something about her. I craved her experience. Also further in the studio background was an Indian woman in a traditional red and purple sari and hair in a bun, she was with her children and they were chatting and smiling, standing and sitting, one child in a stroller. I remember what I was doing and continue walking, looking around if the professor had followed, hoping he hadn't. He was not around. Then I wake up.
Dreams can often serve as reflections of our subconscious thoughts, desires, and fears. This dream seems to encapsulate a combination of feelings around embarrassment, a desire to escape, and a search for self-identity or peace amid external pressures. Here are some key themes and interpretations from your dream:
Professor and Inappropriate Comments: The professor may symbolize authority or a figure in your life whose opinion matters to you. His inappropriate comment could represent feelings of embarrassment or anxiety about how you are perceived, particularly in social situations. This may also relate to your concerns about others' perceptions, especially with your friend present, amplifying feelings of vulnerability.
Friend with a Crush: This dynamic suggests a layer of sensitivity regarding how you view your friend and possibly your feelings towards them. The silence and waiting for mass could indicate a moment of introspection or contemplation about your feelings or a relationship dynamic.
Colorful City and Wandering: Wandering through a city with colorful graffiti represents a search for your identity or a way to express yourself authentically. Cities in dreams often symbolize the complexity of life, and graffiti can represent individuality and personal expression. Your desire to escape suggests a need to distance yourself from uncomfortable situations or feelings.
Yoga Studio and the Meditating Woman: The yoga studio signifies a desire for peace, inner balance, or spiritual well-being. The woman meditating could represent an idealized version of yourself that you aspire to be—a person who is calm, centered, and in harmony with herself. Your admiration for her and desire to be like her may reflect your yearning for tranquility in the face of chaos.
Interpersonal Dynamics: The presence of different characters, particularly the man and the Indian woman with her children, adds layers to your experience. They could symbolize various aspects of community, connection, or the nurturing side of relationships that you admire or find missing in your own life.
Escaping and the Feeling of Safety: Your escape signifies a desire to find safety and relief from external judgment and stress. The act of walking quickly suggests urgency—not just to escape the professor but potentially to seek a more fulfilling existence that aligns with your values and desires.
Overall, this dream indicates a struggle between feeling judged and misunderstood versus a longing for personal authenticity and peace. Consider exploring ways to express yourself and your emotions more freely, whether through creative outlets, deepening relationships, or finding practices like yoga for mindfulness and balance.