It Keeps You Running

For the last few nights, I’ve been dreaming about running. What does it mean? Why am I having this dream? I’m a researcher by nature. It probably does nothing for my credibility that I use the internet to research (fine, reputable source that is and all), but I need something quick. These running dreams are driving me nuts. So I Google “dreams about running”. Here’s what I got:

Dreaming that you are running away from someone indicates an issue that you are trying to avoid. You are not taking or accepting responsibility for your actions.

Running is a traditional symbol of health and vitality in addition to being a means of fleeing potential danger. Thus running could be considered a dream of virility, as well as fear.

Dreaming of running competitively should be distinguished from dreams that have you running to or from something. If you are simply running with no goal, it may be an indication that you need to slow down in your every day life.

Out of those three explanations (because there were more… MUCH more), I’d say I’m just plain running. Not running from or toward, not running for my life. I’m not scared when I’m running. I’m just… running! The dream starts that way and ends that way. I’m actually running for exercise, but everyone around me is running faster. And, in my mind, I keep telling myself to just keep going, don’t stop running. And I don’t. Such weird dreams as this, I know my subconscious (or God) is trying to tell me something. And I hate when my dreams are muddy and open to all sorts of interpretation like this. What does it all mean?

What are some of your weird dreams?