Hi Andy,
In your dream where you perceive yourself as a ghost alongside others, attempting to communicate with and protect the living, there is a compelling theme of connection beyond the physical realm. This suggests a deep-seated desire to influence and provide guidance, even from a position where you might feel unseen or not fully present in your waking life. Encountering a familiar person from your work environment, Shannon, who develops feelings for you and communicates specifically with you, may reflect your subconscious recognition of a unique and perhaps underappreciated bond or potential for connection that you feel with someone in your professional sphere.
Protecting the living and particularly being at a university setting implies that you might be reflecting on your role in your community or workplace. You might feel a sense of responsibility or a guardian-like role, where you are looking out for others, possibly mentoring or guiding them. The lack of negative emotions and the non-nightmarish nature of the dream suggest these thoughts are not burdensome but are instead a fulfilling aspect of your life.
Looking at your previous dreams, there is a pattern of engagement with others through creative and protective endeavors. Your dream about playing music that you created and proving its authenticity to an Asian colleague touches on themes of recognition and validation of your talents or contributions. Both dreams place you in communal settings (a university and a café), indicating the importance of social circles and collaboration in your life.
The recurring presence of others, both living and spectral, and the recurring theme of validation and protection, could hint at a current life phase where you're seeking both acknowledgment and a way to meaningfully contribute to the lives of those around you. The creative elements, such as making music, suggest an outlet for expressing and sharing an intrinsic part of yourself. The non-confrontational approach in both dreams may illustrate an inner balance and contentment with the way you're currently handling professional and social interactions.
Your dreams seem to be a reflection of your subconscious mind's exploration of your role in your waking life—how you interact with others, the impact you wish to make, and the recognition you desire for your efforts. They underscore a sense of purpose, connection, and creativity that you are perhaps seeking to express or already experiencing in your daily life.
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