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A Wolf in Your Dream Posted June 30, 2010 by Lauri Loewenberg

"…we may expect to find in dreams everything that has ever been of significance in the life of humanity." -Carl G. Jung

Dear Lauri,
In my dream I woke up in the  woods in the middle of the night and sat up.   About 5 feet from me was a black wolf with red eyes, and it ran to me  and just before it bit me, I woke up.   – Nicole 21
Lauri:  Is there someone around you  that you would describe as greedy or ravenous or perhaps even predatory? Someone you feel may be out to get  you or is involved with you for their own greedy needs? Or is there a part of  you that you would describe this way that you fear may be starting to overpower  you? The fact that you "woke up" in the dream means you have recently “woken up” to this issue.  The red eyes are a red flag you are sending yourself that this person does not see you in the  way you wish they would.
Amber replies:  Yes...my mother!  My fiancé  and I just moved in with her and her boy friend and his son, and she keeps  trying to drain every penny out of us and it makes it hard to save money. We give  her bill money and rent and food for our half and every month she raises  it.  Then we run out of food and she asks for more money so she can buy beer and cigarettes and booze.  Basically, I’m a bank.


Fascinating Sleep Fact:

A recent study suggests that people who sleep more than 9 hours a day are more likely to develop Parkinson’s Disease.

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Death in a dream Posted June 23, 2010 by Lauri Loewenberg

"It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it." -John Steinbeck

Dear Dream Zone,
I dreamt last night that my grandpa was dying. My grandma called me first to tell  me to come to Vegas to see him. What does that mean?   - Amber 22, Lincoln, NE
Lauri:  Unless your grandfather is in poor health, I wouldn’t worry.  Death in dreams rarely means death but instead means change. Ask yourself if your relationship with your grandfather is changing.  Are you not staying in touch with him as much as you ought to?  If so, your dreaming mind is worried that your relationship is "dying off."  Also ask yourself if HE is going through any changes.  It might be that the grandfather you know and love is changing  a little, acting or doing something that's different than what is normal  for him.  This sort of thing often causes death dreams.
Amber replies:  Our relationship has been pretty non-exstent until he and my grandma came out for Thanksgiving. Ever since then we talk at least twice a week. I really regret the fact that we never got the chance to improve our relationship earlier on. I am very happy that we are in contact now.


Fascinating Dream Fact:
Srinivasa Ramanujan one of India's greatest mathematical geniuses, who proved over 3,000 theorems in his lifetime, claimed inspiration and insight for his work often came to him in his dreams.

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Bug infested Dreams Posted June 16, 2010 by Lauri Loewenberg 


Dear Lauri,
In the corner of a cardboard box was an enormous spider the size of my hand.  I tried to kill it with one of those liquidizing wands.  I tried about three times to kill the spider.  As hard as I tried the spider was not in the least hurt nor threatened.  It didn't run away it just stood its ground and never moved. – Greer 61, Surrey, England
Lauri: When bugs infest our dreams, it’s a good indication that something or someone is really bugging us in waking life.  Spiders in particular often are connected to deceit, a web of lies woven by someone around you.  It is significant that you associated the spider with the size of your hand.   This is the way your dream is trying to show you that this situation is absolutely something you can "handle."  The fact that you tried three times to kill the spider suggests that in waking life you attempted to put an end to this situation to no avail.  Who has stood their ground with you?  The cardboard box is important. A lot of times, when we dream of card board it is connected to money issues.  It could also be related to you needing "to move" on (as we use card board boxes to pack and move) from this person or situation.   It seems the message is change your tactic or move on, otherwise things will never change.
Greer replies:  I think you have just about got it right. I was in a job situation where a colleague was on my case, no matter what I did or said would budge him. One time he even shoulder butted me.  I am in the process of moving house, now that I have lost my job, I can’t afford to live at my present location in London.  You are quite right.  I know I have to alter my strategy and move on.


Fascinating Sleep Fact:
A Dutch researcher recently discovered that the brains of insomniacs have a reduced density of grey matter compared the brains of those who get enough sleep.

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Surviving a Plane Crash in Your Dream Posted June 15, 2010 by Lauri Loewenberg

"I had a dream the other night. I dreamed that Jimmy Carter came to me and asked why I wanted his job. I told him I didn't want his job. I want to be President." - President Ronald Reagan

Dear Dream Zone,
I used to have a recurring dream where I was on a turbulent flight and then there is a sudden nosedive and loss in altitude.  I hear other passengers screaming as I look through the windshield of the cockpit and watch the ground fast approaching. The plane crashes on its belly at times and other times does violent cartwheels down a runway.  I am ALWAYS very calm and I ALWAYS survive.  From time to time I help other passengers but for the most part I seem to wander through the wreckage as emergency crews arrive.  – Matt 34, Atlanta, GA
Lauri:  Plane crash dreams happen when we feel something in our life is "crashing down" around us.  Usually planes symbolize our career, but can also symbolize anything else in our life that we want to "take off' and soar to new heights,” such as a relationship, finances, self esteem, etc.  Can you think of anything that was in jeopardy of crashing in your life at the time of these dreams?  Anything that was a "bumpy journey" at the time? The good news is that you survive in the dream.  This was your inner mind's way of telling you that you would come out of this situation just fine, that you would survive!
Matt replies:  I had this dream after I left my job with FOX Sports Net in Jan of 2001 and had trouble finding work.  Then of course 9/11 happened and things got worse in terms of the job market. I did survive because I finally got a job with CNN. Makes sense. Thanks!


Fascinating Sleep Fact:
Did you know that your body can be deprived of food and water for much longer than it can sleep?

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Children on a Spiral Staircase Posted June 2, 2010 by Lauri Loewenberg

"Your dream state is as personal to you as your thumb prints, as personal to you as your DNA." - Leon Nacson

Dear Lauri,
In my dream I am sitting on a winding staircase when three children approach me.  A little boy shows me two golden coins and tells me that they are real.  The second child shows me her doll and the third child gives me a hug.  I look over and see that another girl is drowning in a cage, and just when I think she has drown the water releases and flows out through the bars.   – Kim 29, Richmond, VA
Lauri:  Spiral staircases symbolize progress and development.  Just like the tiniest DNA strand or the most enormous spiral galaxy, the spiral is the shape of expansion and development.  In what area of your life are you progressing and taking one "step" at a time?  The three children are standing in for different parts of your personality or different parts of your life that are underdeveloped, and need lots of attention in order to reach their full potential.  In the process of nurturing these parts of you, certain "gifts" are realized. The gold coins symbolize that you and your goals are "genuine" and valuable.  The doll is your ability to care and nurture.  And the hug is your dream telling you to love yourself for these wonderful gifts you possess!  The drowning girl is very interesting imagery!!  Drowning often indicates depression.  Depression can certainly make us feel caged in.  The release of the water in your dream indicates that the depression has been lifted and now you are free!
Kim replies:   Your interpretation of my dream is right on.  I have recently overcome a deep depression.  I do believe the children in my dream represent different parts of me that I now need to work on.  I am on my path moving upward, and I appreciate your insights. You’re awesome!


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SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Flood Advisory  More Details Hide Details

mic077-081646- /o.con.kgrr.fl.y.0004.000000t0000z-120210t1800z/ /vckm4.n.sm.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.oo/ 946 am est tue feb 7 2012 the flood advisory continues for the portage river near vicksburg * until friday afternoon. * at 07 am tuesday the stage was 4.6 feet. * bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. * flood stage is 5.0 feet. * forecast...the river will remain near 4.6 feet this afternoon. * impact...at 4.5 feet...river is bankfull $$