Decided to take the elevator instead of stairs but the elevator was compact and shallow. Once it started moving my face was being smooshed and fingers were being bent backwards.
Dreams involving elevators often symbolize transitions, changes, or the journey in your life. In your dream, the decision to take the elevator instead of the stairs suggests that you might be opting for a quicker, perhaps easier path to a goal or a change in your life. However, the compact and shallow elevator reflects feelings of confinement or restriction. This could imply that, despite looking for a simpler way to progress, you may feel limited or cramped in your current situation.
The sensation of your face being smooshed and your fingers being bent backwards points to feelings of pressure, discomfort, or being overwhelmed. It can symbolize a situation where you feel you are losing control, being forced into a certain position, or struggling with expectations placed on you.
Overall, this dream may indicate that while you're seeking to make progress in your life, the methods you're choosing or the situations you're in might be causing you stress and discomfort. It's a reminder to assess whether the shortcuts you're taking align with what you genuinely want, and to consider whether you may need to embrace a more gradual or holistic approach to your challenges.