posted March 30, 2006 09:11 AM         

For as long as I can remember, I have always had dreams of sharks trying to get me. These dreams vary in atmosphere. Sometimes I am by the ocean, sometimes I am just near some kind of water, but sometimes it will be that the floor turns to water and I have to walk on certain boards or I am in my bed and the floor is water and the shark is trying to reach me. Sometimes the water is dark and sometimes it is clear...so there really is not much consistancy...except for the shark. I know the common interpretation for sharks is ominious/dangerous people in real life, but this is not the case for me when I have these dreams. In the past I would usually have them about every 1 to 2 months, but in the past year they have been more less frequent, but I had another one last night and there isnt anything or anyone in my life right this moment that is out of the ordinary. Could these reoccurring dreams have something to do with a past life???

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

posted April 01, 2006 04:17 AM         

If it is not external, then it is internal. The water suggests the unconscious, which often expresses itself, or relays material through, or has an effect upon, the emotions. The sharks are symbolic of the nature of this energy. So the dreams could be suggesting that there are emotions, or unconscious material, of a rather difficult nature threatening to consume you. It also seems that at times the threat is very near, and you feel as if your very foundations are going to give way beneath you and plunge you into the very mouth that you have been trying to keep at bay, swallowed up by painful circumstances and emotions. Does this sound familiar? I hope not.

Whether or not any of this strikes a chord with you so far, there is certainly the possibility of a past-life aspect to it, especially if you feel it so.

What do you think?

posted April 03, 2006 03:35 PM         

I am usually pretty good at understanding why I dream certain things, but these dreams happen so randomly that they dont make much sense when it comes to connecting them to things happening in my life.

And considering that I dont live anywhere near the ocean...externally there is no real threat either. But I have had these types of dreams for as long as I can remember, so I dont really understand why I keep getting them....

Oh well, perhaps the answer will come when I am ready for it.....

Thanks for trying to help!

posted April 05, 2006 03:47 AM         

Do you have any ideas, thoughts, or memories about this possible past life? Chances are, there is a connection between this life and that ... some aspect of your current life affected by the past. If you can figure that out, or feel it out, you'll probably find some answers.

I truly feel that these shark dreams are a warning of sorts, or a reflection of some issue/situation (internal or external) that your subconscious already sees coming. For any of various reasons, your subconscious could be using this past-life imagery to convey the message, or to express the feeling, of whatever is upcoming.

Anyway, thank you for sharing your dream. And let us know if you think you have any ideas ... I would be interested.

posted April 05, 2006 10:48 PM         

But, again, thank you for sharing your insight and your drawing...as much as the image freaks me out, you definitely have an artistic talent!

posted April 07, 2006 04:19 AM         

Try not to get too caught up in any fear. That may even be the point of the dream. You see, in my opinion, it is not so much about the event/situation/issue (whatever it may be) as it is about your reaction to it. Does that make sense? Can you see the difference?

This may sound silly, but it can be surprisingly effective ... change the dream. It isn't necessary to actually dream it differently, just to think about how you would change it. Harpoon anyone? Electric prod? Think about one of those dreams and how you could turn and lethally harpoon that shark, instead of running from it, or being a victim. Don't be the victim anymore.

What do you think?

posted April 07, 2006 06:53 AM         

And although I rarely have lucid dreams, if I could some how manage to reclaim control....take my power back....and somehow dominate the situation, rather than be dominated by...perhaps that would help.

However, I do feel that these dreams are strongly connected to a past life. As much as I love being in the water, I will never be in water alone (not even a swimming pool!). That may sound ridiculous, but that is how profoundly these dreams have affected me externally. But, again, I see the need to change my reaction to this...to not let this fear control me internally or externally.

Geminstone...I did not mean to imply that you should remove your picture. You are very talented and you should never be ashamed of sharing that talent and I apologize for making you feel that way. Please re-post your drawing for all to see!

posted April 08, 2006 03:45 AM         

We would love to have it back.