I was working as a mechanic in a garage in my old town, wearing hi vi's overalls, went to the pub to meet my boyfriend and an old school mate was wearing a baby blue leather jacket and chatting to my boyfriend about plumbing. Went outside and my mum was sat round a table with 2 of her friends, said hello then started walking back to the garage but for some reason walked far past the garage, took a shortcut through a field to get back to the garage. The path eventually closed in and was hard to walk, then I realised there was a woman with a prab behind me. I asked if she needed any help but she didn't then I climbed over a fence onto a new housing estate. All the keys were in the doors so I had a look around a few. Found a fake plant and had seen a hack online about hydrating the stiff at the bottom, so I opened the pot up and there was kidneys beans, quinoa and other things... a box of macaroni cheese, a chocolate and strawberry dumbell, a hot water bottle etc, a chocolate bust of a woman's breastfeeding and some other things. Then the people that were moving in to the house turned up so I explained that I was leaving and then called my boyfriend to come and pick me up...
Dreams often serve as a reflection of our subconscious mind, manifesting our thoughts, emotions, and experiences in symbolic narratives. This particular dream contains several elements that can be unpacked for deeper meaning.
Setting: Garage and Mechanic Work
The dream begins in a familiar environment—the garage—where you are working as a mechanic. This represents your ability to solve problems and fix things in your life. Mechanic work signifies hands-on skills and a desire to repair or improve aspects of your life. It could also symbolize your association with your past, especially given that it’s in your old town, indicating feelings of nostalgia or unresolved issues related to that time.
Hi-Vis Overalls
Wearing hi-vis overalls suggests a sense of visibility and accountability. You may feel a need to stand out or be recognized for your work and efforts. This can also indicate a readiness to face any work-related challenges and responsibilities.
Encounter with Old Friends
Meeting your boyfriend and an old schoolmate in a pub suggests a social environment filled with camaraderie and shared experiences. The schoolmate's baby blue leather jacket might symbolize youthfulness or nostalgia for past friendships that were more carefree. Their conversation about plumbing might represent mundane aspects of life being discussed, indicating a shift from personal, emotional themes to practical and life maintenance.
Interaction with Your Mother
Seeing your mother sitting at a table with friends may indicate a desire for familial connection and support. It could represent comfort and a reminder of your roots. Saying hello might suggest a moment of acknowledgment or appreciation for her presence in your life.
The Journey Back to the Garage
Your decision to walk past the garage signifies a possible distraction or unwillingness to confront certain responsibilities in your life. The shortcut through a field can symbolize taking an easier, but potentially less certain path, possibly reflecting your desire to avoid direct challenges. However, the path closing in and becoming difficult signifies feelings of constriction or obstacles in your current circumstances.
The Woman with the Prab
Encountering a woman with a prab (paddle) could symbolize various things, such as needing help or facing adversities. Asking if she needs help could reflect your innate kindness or readiness to assist others, even when you have your challenges to face.
The Housing Estate
Climbing over a fence to enter a new housing estate symbolizes an exploration of new opportunities or life phases. The keys being in the doors might imply ease of access to new experiences and changes in your life.
Exploring the Fake Plant
Finding a fake plant and the discovery of food items such as kidney beans, quinoa, and macaroni cheese symbolizes things that seem nourishing or essential but might not provide real sustenance (like the fake plant). It might indicate a need to digest various life experiences—some beneficial and some surface-level engagements.
The Chocolate Bust and Other Items
The chocolate bust of a breastfeeding woman highlights themes of nurturing and femininity but may also suggest a playful or surreal aspect of your life. The strange assortment of items you found could indicate a chaotic emotional landscape—symbolizing the mix of responsibilities and personal desires.
Calling Your Boyfriend
Finally, calling your boyfriend to pick you up signifies a need for support and a desire to return to a familiar sense of comfort and stability. This may illustrate your reliance on your partner during times of confusion or distress.
In summary, this dream is a rich tapestry, indicating a journey of self-discovery, confronting obstacles, and your exploration of relationships. It suggests a desire for support while reflecting on personal growth contrasted against past experiences, responsibilities, and sometimes superficial engagements. It may be beneficial to consider which aspects of your current life resonate with these movements and symbols to gain deeper insights into your waking reality.