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3/11/2025

Nighttime Journey in a Desolate Parking Lot

Driving in a tractor trailer with my mom who is driving at night in a large parking lot around a large store (like a Target) It is winter and a little snowy. She refuses to take one of the available spaces near the store and insist on parking in a relatively remote, deserted area of the parking lot which is also uphill. We park there and when we get out it feels deserted. Rather than go to the store, we go into a sub lot even further uphill and away from the store. The sub lot is sectioned off by a high chain fence and there are trees further blocking view to the Target store parking lot area. We are walking to the end of that sub lot lit only by moonlight and then decide to turn back. Meanwhile a police or security car with its headlights off is driving toward us slowly. It stops and the passenger side door open slightly. We walk by the car very slowly but it is too dark to see inside the car and no indication that anyone is inside. Then I woke up.

Driving in a tractor trailer with my mom who is driving at night in a large parking lot around a large store (like a Target) It is winter and a little snowy. She refuses to take one of the available spaces near the store and insist on parking in a relatively remote, deserted area of the parking lot which is also uphill. We park there and when we get out it feels deserted. Rather than go to the store, we go into a sub lot even further uphill and away from the store. The sub lot is sectioned off by a high chain fence and there are trees further blocking view to the Target store parking lot area. We are walking to the end of that sub lot lit only by moonlight and then decide to turn back. Meanwhile a police or security car with its headlights off is driving toward us slowly. It stops and the passenger side door open slightly. We walk by the car very slowly but it is too dark to see inside the car and no indication that anyone is inside. Then I woke up.

Dreams often reflect our subconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and your dream seems to encompass various layers of meaning related to your relationship with your mother, feelings of safety, and possibly a journey of self-discovery. Here’s a detailed interpretation of your dream:

  1. Driving in a Tractor Trailer: The vehicle, in this case, a tractor trailer, may symbolize your ambitions and the journey you are undertaking in life. Being driven by your mom can indicate that you may feel dependent on others, or that you are following familial expectations. The larger vehicle suggests that you are carrying a heavy load or responsibility, which may reflect your current life circumstances.

  2. Nighttime in a Parking Lot: The nighttime setting can symbolize uncertainty, lack of clarity, or feeling lost in life. Parking lots often represent transitional phases, indicating that you might be at a standstill or contemplating where to direct your life next. The size of the parking lot mirrors the multitude of choices you face but also the potential sense of overwhelming options.

  3. Refusing to Park Close to the Store: Your mother’s decision to park far away from the store could symbolize avoidance or resistance to confronting something significant in your life. The action of choosing a remote and deserted area may suggest a desire to distance yourself from something or someone, perhaps indicating anxiety about exposure or feeling vulnerable.

  4. Winter and Snow: Winter can represent a period of hardship or emotional coldness. Snow adds a layer of challenge, as it can indicate that you are in a phase where you feel frozen or stalled in your personal growth or journey. It may also symbolize hiding emotions or unresolved issues beneath a frosty exterior.

  5. High Chain Fence and Trees: The fenced-off area may represent feelings of confinement or limitation, suggesting that you might feel trapped in a situation or relationship. The trees blocking your view reflect barriers to clarity and the difficulty in seeing your path forward or gaining perspective.

  6. Walking Towards the End of the Sub Lot: This might indicate a subconscious desire to explore deeper layers of your personality or unresolved matters in your life. The decision to turn back suggests hesitation or fear surrounding what you might find on this deeper exploration.

  7. Police or Security Car: The appearance of a police or security vehicle—particularly with headlights off—could symbolize authority or the presence of rules and regulations in your life. This aspect may indicate a feeling of being watched or judged, leading to unease. The lack of visibility inside the vehicle may suggest uncertainty regarding authority figures, or perhaps a feeling that there are hidden motives or mysteries within your environment that you cannot fully understand.

  8. Turning Back: The decision to turn back suggests a reluctance to face or confront something looming in your subconscious. It may indicate a need to protect yourself from potential dangers, whether they are emotional, social, or even psychological.

In summary, this dream illustrates themes of dependency, exploration of self, avoidance of confrontation, and feelings of uncertainty in your current life situation. It may invite reflection on your relationships, particularly with your mother, as well as your aspirations and challenges. Think about current circumstances in your life that may evoke similar feelings and consider whether it is time to confront or explore these areas more deeply.