Okay, so, last night I had this super vivid dream about a squirrel. I don’t usually remember my dreams, so this one stuck with me. I woke up all curious, like, “What was that all about?” So, naturally, I dove into figuring out what it might mean.
First thing I did? Grabbed my phone and started googling. “Squirrel dream meaning,” I typed, still half-asleep. I scrolled through a bunch of different websites, some saying squirrels are all about preparation and others linking them to playfulness. It was a mixed bag, for sure.
My Dream Journal Experiment
Then I was thinking I had a dream journal I used to use before, I went through my drawers and found my dusty, old dream journal. I figured, why not try tracking my dreams for a bit? See if there’s a pattern or something.
I flipped to a fresh page and started writing down everything I could remember about the dream:
- The Setting: It was in my childhood backyard, but everything was way bigger, like I was tiny.
- The Squirrel: This wasn’t just any squirrel. It was HUGE, like, almost cartoonishly big. And it was gathering nuts like crazy, stuffing its cheeks until they were about to burst.
- My Feeling: I felt a weird mix of amusement and…anxiety? Like I should be doing something, but I wasn’t sure what.
I stared to remember all the details, and I am pretty sure I recorded the whole scene in my journal.
Putting the Pieces Together
After writing it all down, I went back to those online interpretations. The “preparation” thing kinda resonated. I’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed lately, like I have a million things to do and not enough time. Maybe the dream squirrel was my subconscious telling me to get organized and focus on what’s important?
The “playfulness” aspect also made me think. I’ve been so focused on work and responsibilities that I haven’t really made time for fun. Maybe my brain was hinting that I need to lighten up a bit!
So, I decided to take some action. I made a to-do list, prioritized the big stuff, and even scheduled in some “me time” for a little fun. It felt good to actually do something based on the dream, even if it was just a little step.
I’ll keep using my journal, and will try my best to record my dream every day.
It’s kind of interesting to see what my subconscious comes up with, and if I can learn, change or improve anything from this experience.
