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Ever wake up in a cold sweat, your heart racing because you were just being chased by⌠something? Whether it’s a faceless figure, an angry bear, or (my personal favorite) a bill collector, chase dreams are classicâbut theyâre also trying to tell you something important.
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And no, your mind isnât just being a jerk. (We all know it can be sometimes, but not this time!) The truth is, if youâre running in your dreams, youâre probably running from something in your waking life, too.
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Letâs break it down: the meaning of a chase dream actually depends on who or what is chasing you. Here’s a secret: itâs always YOU. I know, I know, that sounds weird, but stick with me. The thing or person chasing you represents your own shadowâthe part of you that youâre avoiding or struggling to accept. Maybe it’s your fears, guilt, or even a tough decision youâve been putting off. And if youâre feeling called out right now⌠good! (Sarcasm intended.)
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Your mind is not trying to scare you for fun (although it feels like it at 3 a.m.). Itâs actually giving you a heads-up: itâs time to face your issues before they grow into bigger problems. The longer you run, the more relentless the chaser gets.
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Letâs Get Psychological for a Minute
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Dreaming of being chased is a classic way for your brain to sound the alarm. Itâs like your unconscious mind waving a red flag, saying, âHey, we canât keep avoiding this!â Whether itâs a relationship, work stress, or something deeperâyour mind knows you need to address it. Otherwise, itâll keep showing up in your dreams⌠maybe next time youâll be running from a flying octopus instead of that weird faceless person. (You know, to keep things interesting.)
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If youâre tired of these dreams (or cardio in general), thereâs good news. To stop running, you have to turn around and face whatâs chasing you. Ask yourself, âWhat am I avoiding in my waking life?â And hereâs the wild part: when you do this, that scary figure chasing you might just disappear, because youâve acknowledged the issue. The chaser is really just YOUâyour fears, your shadow, the parts of yourself you need to accept and integrate.
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A Message of Hope
(because running in dreams is exhausting)
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Listen, itâs easy to get freaked out by a chase dream and think itâs some ominous message, but itâs actually a sign that your mind is working hard to help you out. Itâs telling you that youâve got what it takes to face whateverâs haunting youâand you donât have to do it alone. Remember, facing your shadow isnât about conquering it; itâs about accepting it as part of who you are. And letâs be real, once you stop running, life gets a whole lot easier.
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I know this is a heavy topic, so I want to remind you that youâre not alone! As a subscriber, you get access to exclusive resources, including our community Discord server where we talk and support each other daily.
Just visit: Subscriber Perks & Discord.
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Warmly,
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Jesse Lyon – Licensed Counselor, Trauma Hypnotherapist, and Dream Interpreter
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Don’t forget to check out my website for more resources and information about dream interpretation: Lyon Mental Health
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