Hey Jeff,
Your dream of returning to your high school and then traveling further back to your kindergarten days is quite intriguing. It's a journey through your own history, isn't it? Starting in the high school hallway, a place of transition between learning and socializing, signifies a period of your life where you might have been deciding who you wanted to be. It's common for dreams to take us back to school when we're facing current life situations that require learning or when we're in the midst of a personal transformation. The presence of your old choir teacher and stepping into the classroom suggests a revisitation of past lessons, achievements, or perhaps unfulfilled desires.
Moving on to the part where you find yourself in kindergarten with the strength of an adult could reflect your current feelings of confidence and competence, contrasting starkly with your younger self's vulnerability. The amazement of the children might symbolize the impact you wish to have on those around you or perhaps a desire to influence or mentor. However, the fear of being dismissed by the teachers as crazy for speaking about the future hints at a concern about how your wisdom or insights are received by authority figures or those who might not understand your perspective.
The fact that this dream wasn't a nightmare and you didn't have negative feelings about it suggests that these reflections on your past and your growth into adulthood are not causing you distress. Instead, it seems to be a contemplative process, where you're acknowledging the journey you've made from the past to the present. The low emotional level indicates that these thoughts are not overwhelming but are perhaps simply a subconscious sorting of your life experiences.
Your subconscious seems to be doing a bit of inventory, acknowledging the growth and strength you've gained over the years. This can be a sign that you're at a point where you're ready to consolidate your experiences, lessons, and the confidence you've built to face current or upcoming challenges. It might also suggest a period where you're considering how your past has shaped you and how you wish to shape your future.
Remember, Jeff, dreams are a reflection of our inner thoughts and feelings, and this particular dream seems to be a testament to your self-awareness and personal development. It's a positive sign that you're looking back at your formative years with a sense of strength and a recognition of how far you've come. Keep embracing your journey with this self-reflective attitude, and you'll continue to grow and amaze, just like you did in your dream.