Dream Interpretation -- a Roller Coaster Ride Through College

Dear Kelly,

I have dreams that I am in college and I get in the elevator and it moves around like a roller coaster. Not just up and down, but sideways and on a track in all directions. What does that mean?

Thanks,
Dara Turetsky-Blaker

Kelly says:

Dear Dara,

In my experience, dreams of college represent that you are learning, growing and developing a "degree" of mastery and authority in your life. The fact that you dream of getting into an elevator at school symbolizes that you are elevating rapidly within the realm of your core life lessons, and perhaps desiring to move up in the world as well.

My hunch about you is that you are seeking the fast track to success. However, because you dream your elevator is more like a roller coaster, instead of gaining success in a linear fashion, moving from point A to point B, you are going up, down, and side-to-side. Perhaps your dream is showing you that in order to attain your next level of growth and success, you need to gain mastery of the buttons and levers of your life (i.e., your goals, desires, and intentions). Become mindful of tumultuous emotions, mood swings, distractions, and/or anything that could hook your attention and move you off-track from where you truly want to go.

Alternatively, your dreams may be showing you to let go of your attachment to the way success is supposed to look, and with your adventurous spirit in tow put your hands in the air, toss out the map, and enjoy the ride of your life.