dreams of flying and bubbles

I had a very vivid dream, my second night at Gina's, about flying and bubbles.

In it, I had the ability to fly, but I was learning how to make it work. I had a few mentors that were able to show me how they flew. And I practiced and practiced and got better and better.

I realized that I flew when I thought about bubbles. If I could visualize bubbles -- a whole slew of bubbles that foamed together much like what you would see with soap, my legs would lift and I would go horizontal and I would be able to hover and then soar and control my altitude and speed by how much I could think about bubbles.  The moment my attention wandered or I got distracted, I would crash to the ground, only to be saved from impact through the fleeting thought of a bath full of bubbles.

According to some dream dictionaries, let's talk about flying and bubbles:

Bubbles
You know from past experience that creating bubbles is an experiment that’s both fleeting and fragile. As you blow the mixture through the wand, you see something delicate take shape. Once that bubble is launched out into the world, it only has a certain lifespan before it bursts.

Bubbles in dreams are symbolic of a reasonable quantity of joy and youthful abandon if something like that can even be quantified. If you have a dream in which you are blowing bubbles, it means that you are having the time of your life currently. You are taking a vacation from all of the normal stresses that you feel and have resolved to try and be happier.

That bubble can serve as a spiritual metaphor for life. Our lives can also be fleeting and fragile. As we grow in awareness, we realize how fast time flies and we come to understand how precious our existence really is. Like an exquisite iridescent bubble, each person’s life is uniquely beautiful. For a short time it’s a floating miracle for all to behold, until it is no more. Once the bubble bursts and the liquid disperses, it becomes part of the earth, the air and the greater whole. And so do we once our time on this planet ends. It is a thing of beauty.

Bubbles also represent hopes and dreams. As a bubble maker you strive to create a bubble that will be bigger and last longer. Take that same determination and apply it to your life’s goals. Know that you have the power to create and improve upon your creations.

When bubbles are around, they provide rare moments of magic. They serve as reminders to appreciate the charm and grace of the present moment. They also symbolize childhood innocence, merriment and fun. When you see these glass-like orbs dancing in the air, you can’t help but lose all your cares and worries—even if it is for just a brief moment.

Flying
In a general sense dreams about flying are about expanding who you are as a person. More specifically, flying dreams are about freedom, adventure, gaining momentum and getting off the ground.

• Freedom

Flying unassisted embodies freedom.  These dreams can be about living life by your own rules.  They may also suggest freedom from a situation, relationship, belief, or attitude. Often flying dreams occur after you have moved on from something.  

• Adventure

Dreaming of flying can reflect your adventuresome side or it may suggest a desire for more adventure in your life.  Flying dreams can point to a craving for more experiences in your life.  It may be time to go out into the world and explore!

• Gaining Momentum

Taking off in your dream, whether it leads to flying or not, can be about gaining momentum in area of your life.  It suggests that whatever you are doing is starting reach a tipping point and soon you will “take off” and achieve your goals.

• Getting off the Ground

These dreams convey a need to get going in your life or to get something off the ground.  Such dreams suggest a need to get moving.  It’s time to stop procrastinating and get your project off the ground.

If you are flying with ease and are enjoying the scene and landscape below, then it suggests that you are on top of a situation. You have risen above something. It may also mean that you have gained a new and different perspective on things. Flying dreams and the ability to control your flight is representative of your own personal sense of power.

Having difficulties staying in flight indicates a lack of power in controlling your own circumstances. You may be struggling to stay aloft or stay on set course. Things like power lines, trees, or mountains may be obstacles that you encounter in flight. These obstacles symbolize something or someone who is standing in your way in your waking life. You need to identify what or who is trying to prevent you from moving forward. Difficulty flying may also be an indication of a lack of confidence or some hesitation on your part. You need to believe in yourself and not be afraid.

Flying dreams symbolize your strong mind and will. You feel undefeatable and that nobody can tell you what you cannot do and accomplish. Such dreams are sure to leave you with a great sense of freedom.

Overall

WOW!! So interesting on so many levels. I know there is much going on in my psyche... enthusiasm, optimism and pure adventure. I also know that I am thoroughly enjoying the experience of soaking up the energy of young, young people and all the love and laughter that it brings.

But, seriously, here I thought it was just a fun dream about bucking convention.  ; )