The spirit of a lost loved one 💔

🦁🖤 Lyons Pride,

Not only is it a heavily requested topic, it’s heavy emotionally too. While it may be nice to see these loved ones in a dream, they can often leave us waking up with deep feelings of longing and grief as we come back to waking life and realize they are no longer with us.

So WHY would your mind bring up such painful memories? Wouldn’t it be better if they just stopped??

The Answer: NO

Your mind is trying to help you in three very specific ways that you just didn’t realize.

#1: The Grieving Process

Dreaming about a deceased loved one is a very important part of the grieving process. It might indicate that you are still working through feelings of loss and longing for the person who has passed away. Such dreams can provide comfort, or they might re-open feelings of sadness and loss. But all of these feelings are being released through these types of dreams. It is important for you to have them so the mind can fully process and heal from the trauma of grief. However, for some people who are diligently processing their grief with a licensed therapist in waking life, they may not dream about their loved one at all, and that’s alright as well.

#2: Unresolved Issues

Sometimes, these dreams point to unresolved issues or unfinished business with the deceased or a specific time in your life. It could be feelings of guilt, unsaid words, or unresolved conflicts that you are subconsciously trying to reconcile or come to terms with.

#3: Guidance and Identity

Whether you believe in spirits or not, psychologically we know that your interactions with those close to you leave you changed. Those people you are in close relationships with will mold and shape your personality. When a deceased loved one appears in a dream, they are trying to convey a message, offer guidance, or provide reassurance and support, similar to how they would have when they were still with you. Whether this is a spiritual belief or a psychological interpretation, such dreams can bring significant comfort and insight to you.

Some theories also suggest that dreaming of a deceased loved one signifies the ongoing bond and connection that you feel with the person. These dreams can serve as a reminder that, while the loved one is no longer physically present, their spirit lives on inside of you because of the influence they have had on your life.

Spend some time in reflection and ask what guidance, wisdom and identity you need to be connecting with through these messages of your dreams. Feel comforted knowing that their spirit lives on inside of you and though they may not be physically present, they will always be emotionally present in your life.