Multiple dreams about the same person (long post)

[se123]

Hello, I've currently been having multiple dreams about the same person within the last few months. I'll provide a little background which I think may be helpful. I'm a female, 20 years old, single (always have been). I recently joined a dance studio in the fall, and my instructor/partner (he's not much older than me) and I immediately had great dance chemistry and an different, yet beneficial opposition in our personalities (I'm a strict perfectionist and very tough on myself, and emotional, while he's a hard worker whose slightly more laid back and very positive and composed). I feel differently about him than I ever have about a person in my life, but I'm very confused over what that feeling is (I can go into more detail about that if needed). We're not allowed to have any contact (friendly or romantic) outside of the studio (not that he would be interested anyway), so I've been trying to quietly figure out my feelings and suppress them for the sake of myself getting hurt if I ever discover what exactly I feel. The immense stress of this is also coupled with the fact that I can't take lessons with him anymore because of money issues (I still see him around the studio, as I come in for group classes). I can remember four dreams I've had within the past couple of months involving him. I'll try to provide as many details as I can. #1: I remember being at a fancy place, somewhat like a country club. I can't recall the faces I saw, but while dreaming, I associated them with the dance studio. I remember stepping on rocks in a flowing brook that had small creatures in it (sorry, I can't remember what exactly). Somehow, the dream eventually shifted to a large, dimly lit, lavish indoor location. I saw him walking in a similar direction as myself, so I started walking up a flight of stairs (they were rectangular with small landings in between). He was going in the same direction and was gaining on me (I don't think he was purposely following), so I picked up my speed. Eventually, when I decided I was far enough away, I sat on a landing (I believe my feet were hanging over the edge, and there was no railing) and waited for him. He eventually reached where I was and said something (can't remember what) that I responded to, but he kept walking up the next flight of stairs. The dream then shifted to a room with people I don't believe I knew. I was lying on a bed and there was another girl on it as well (I was facing the edge of the bed). Eventually, he came in and jumped in between us. I turned over and we got closer (I put my arm around him) and smiled. He kissed me several times on my face and neck and I sighed. We made eye contact and he said he would be back. I woke up around there. I felt incredibly content because of the last part, but also curious about the aspect of the stairs. #2: This one was slightly shorter. I again recall members of our dance studio being in the general area, but the room that I was in didn't have many people. It was naturally lit with a number of windows. Two people were speaking, and my back was turned from them. I believe the first person was one of the older ladies at our studio, and the other voice was his. While he was talking, he had his arms around me (my back facing his front) and across my chest, and I believe our fingers were intertwined (I think I was playing with his and observing them while he spoke). I recall myself looking forward and feeling apprehension over something as if I was waiting for something (no sense of discomfort or negativity in regards to his presence). The other person eventually left, and he put his head on top of mine. The situation is a little fuzzy here, but I distinctly remember him mentioning that he had talked with one of the other instructors (she's in charge of financial matters and contracts as well) about me. I think at that point I turned around because I knew he was going to say something important. He told me that she said it was okay for us to be together. He looked very excited and we held hands. I was so moved that I teared up and was speechless for a bit. I began sinking to my knees and mentioned the fact that I'd felt "this way" for a really long time. I can't remember what happened after that. I woke up feeling content again, but also puzzled by the idea of what exactly "together" and "this way" meant. #3: This one is the hardest to remember, and I recall it being fairly short. My mother and I were waiting in line somewhere to meet a famous person (I can't remember any details about this). I ended up walking away for a moment and maneuvering away (I know I crawled under a table at one point). The dream switched to a scene with me observing him (like I wasn't there). He was with a young girl (about my age or a few years older) and a woman who looked like her mother. I believe the girl had dark hair, but I don't believe I knew either her or her mother. Anyway, the mother was talking about her daughter, and he was sitting there looking half interested. I woke up feeling confused as to the purpose of the other females in the dream, as I didn't know them. I didn't feel the warmth that I did after the first two dreams. 4: This is the last dream I can recall. It started off in a dimly lit house that I didn't recognize. Several people were walking around, and I recall my immediate family being there. It seemed like we were packing for a trip (sorry, I wish I could remember more from that part). Somehow, I ended up at a tropical location in a room filled with people. It was spacious, with several openings that allowed me to see the beach and the sun. The room had a lot of luscious, deep green plants as well. For some reason, my mind later thought DisneyWorld/Land (though I've never been there). I don't believe I ever looked down to see what I was wearing, but it felt like a gown of some sort from the delicate way in which I was walking. I felt like a lot of the room's focus was me. Eventually, he walked in wearing formal dress. I believe it was sparkly, and a cream color with red buttons lining two sides of the front. We ended up walking arm and arm out of the room (I can't recall our conversation, but we both seemed happy) into another very distinct room. This room had several structures (pillars, tables, rectangular lines) all made out of glass with clear water and fish inside. We were still talking, and I bent down to put my face on one of the glass tables. I remember seeing a tag for a fish (like they have in pet stores). I don't recall the name, but I know I saw a yellow one swimming (I know that it had a flat look to it). I read the name, and he mentioned something about it (I recall mentioning all the random facts he knows, which is true). Don't remember much after that. I woke up feeling generally relaxed, though I was very confused about the setting and the whole process of the dream. Sorry for writing so much! This has never happened to me before, so I'm trying to get some different perspectives on it. I tried to include any details I remembered, but if there's anything else, just let me know! Thanks!

[Aviation]

I'm not very good at this but i thought. F*ck. Lets give it a shot! 1# The feeling of the dancing school introduces your life and relation with him(at the dancing school). The flow of water might indicate some ruling important thoughs and the stepping on the rock might symbolize your control of these ideas or thoughts. These ideas might be the contemplation wether a relationship with him might be possible if you where to forget the obsacles like the dancing school. The next scenery might indicate the progress you and he where going through between you guys as being more than a dance couple. The accellerating might indicate your need to avoid this from happening. When you sat down(stopping with dancing because of financial reasons) he still went on because he could you could let him go past because this sitting down was another reason for not beeing close. Think about your emotions at that point and how you feld. The last part might be an illustration of a wish that you have beeing with him. Although you deeply feel you don't deserve his love you imagine another girl to take away the feeling he is there just for you. You take away your pride of his affection for you. This dream gives me the feeling you would want him to be with you allthough you continiously try to supress his messages that he likes you at some way. Or maybe you supress the needs to be with him. 2# Turning your back to him indicates your "strength" at not allowing him to be in your life as a loved one. The other person might have the role as taking away the specialty of him just being there. It might also indicate that in the dancing school you are together with him under certain conditions. When she left you somehow allowed yourself to accept your emotions for him and you stop showing your strenth that you need to just be with him as a dancing partner while you do actually like him. When he talked about his conversation and everything that happened next IMO the dream tried to tell you that you want to have more romatic contact with him. 3# The beginning of you story is telling you that you have to be patient with him because you are not allowed to take any actions regarding your feelings fore him. Being under the table away from the line might say that you have to worry less and be more relaxed about the whole situation. The last part gives me the message that you force him in situations where he is with other people so he won't be with you but the half interrest in that girl and her mother indicates me that these wishes in the real world are just there to trivialize your needs. 4# The road trip and tropical scene is a little bit vague for me. The attention at you might indicate the experience in real life and attention you get because of good features such as look and personality. Allthough you don't like that and you would rather put him in a beautiful dress you get their attention away from you and sort of equal the gap between you and the rest. You actually do like being in the spotlights with him. The glass in the room with the fish inside might show your view on the world. There are a lot of fish over there(maybe other boys) but you are putting a glass barrier between them. The yellow colour might add a certain strenght to the fist to increase their atractiveness(could be to let them symbolize other boys). As you are just visualizing them as fish with your barrier between them you let him show you their excistence as if you want him to give you a new look on other people in the world because you might be obsessed with him. now remember. I never did this before. IMO this dream is telling your story of your mind building up a love for a guy that is beeing blocked by the rules in the world and your own feelings that you feel inferiour to him. Perhaps the whole message of this dream is that you are yearning for a closer relationship with him but you are the main factor blocking any closer relationship but at the same time you have to obey the rules of the dancing school. Maybe your dreams also try to tell you to let him go or they tell you that you don't have to let him go(maybe someone else has a better vision on this one). Tips for your life might be to investige how a life with him could be possible. What the chances are etc. Also I get the strong feeling that you are neglecting yourself a little bit on the psychological side of life. Perhaps you should be a little bit more confident about yourself. You must be an intelligent girl and you have the moves as well! Investigate what you feel for him(IMO you love him) and try to find out what the best way is to live with him. Don't be scared to face pain as a result of a failed love. That's part of life. But be realistic with yourself. The bed scene clearly showes me you have more romantic feelings for him. Sorry for all the english mistakes that i make. I'm not that good at english and i don't feel like checking every word i'm not sure of. I hope you can get the message and that people will help me with my interpretations. I'm interessed in this because i believe it's not only spiritual. There has to be science and a really strong truth behind it!

[Nilabimini]

Good job, you took a lot of time to think the response through and to give a very dedicated answer and interpretation. I totally agree with your second to last paragraph about the yearning for a closer relationship. You are meant to take chances and risks in life, otherwise, you never learn and you always stay on the same safe path, you will miss out on so much if you don't follow your heart once in awhile. Have fun...it's life, not prison...enjoy being a free soul ~ peace ☼

[se123]

Any language barrier there may have been caused no problems on my end. I'm incredibly impressed with the correctness of your statements. I hesitated to use the word 'love' in regards to the situation because I've never been in love. I've had crushes/interests, but they were always people who I couldn't have (not like this situation) or people who ended up dropping contact with me. It's already very painful feeling as I though can't discover the extent of my feelings, whatever they are, because of the rules (we literally can't even be friends on facebook, it's that restrictive) and my nature (I've never had anyone return a mutual feeling, so it's difficult to have a special feeling for someone). There's also the element of emotional attachment. A lot of dance students have feelings for their instructors in some way, so I question myself in that regard, and I'm almost 100% sure the feeling would never be mutual if I ever settle on the idea that the extent of my feelings go further. You really picked up on my general qualities quite well too. Control and guarding is something I know I possess. I usually hold back the true extent of my character, but for some reason around him, I end up being completely myself. And you're right that I love being in his company around others in a way (I've been told we look good together/are a good dance pair). I'm a bit curious about a few elements that were touched on that I wonder about further. If you have time to comment further, it would be much appreciated. - placement/number of kisses (I've heard that the place in which a kiss lands has different meaning) -intertwining fingers - the mention of the other (specific) instructor's permission about the situation - brightness, dimness, and space (in regards to the rooms, as most were dim, some had more windows, and others were more spacious and bright) -fish tanks/glass structures and clear water (is there a reason I only particularly paid attention to the one yellow fish? I've read that fish have a number of symbols behind them, as do the ideas of fish tanks and the clarity of water). If you ever have time, I'd love to hear your ideas in regards to these things (others are welcome too of course! I need all the help I can get!). This has been bugging me for awhile, so I really appreciate the interpretations!

[se123]

Interestingly enough, I had a fifth dream over the weekend. This was more obscure than the other four as I came in and out of sleep somewhat suddenly. I remember being in a fairly crowded room of people (no central focus, many activities were going on). I again associated this with the dance studio, though the area seemed more spacious with a more broad age group range (maybe I associated it because of the wooden floor?). Anyway, he was present yet again. I think we were rehearsing something (which makes sense as there are performances every few months or so). At some point, I ended up in his arms (I think it's called a cradle lift/carry- when the person lifting has one arm behind the other person's neck and the other behind their knees). I think he was just walking around like that. At some point, I mentioned something about wanting to sleep just like this, and I think he said I could, so I closed my eyes for a bit (I've pictured something like this in my head before actually because I've always wanted to do a lift of some sort). I believe I was pretty happy at that point... I can't remember the dream after that, other than me walking on a sidewalk or something with some little kids. I don't recall details about it, but I thought it was something significant. Very weird! I woke up very happy and peaceful. It didn't take me long to fall back to sleep. This probably doesn't add anything, but I thought I would post regardless since it has to do with the general topic (and I found it kind of weird that I'm still dreaming about this person).

[se123]

Sorry, I wasn't sure if I should keep posting here, but interestingly enough, I had two more short dreams within the past two days. #6: This one was very short, and I can't identify any visual images from it. All I know is that I again associated myself with the studio, and heard the voice of someone (one of the male instructors, not mine). He mentioned something about my instructor either leaving or quitting (can't remember which word he used). I was absolutely devastated when I woke up, and it took me a few moments to process that the situation had only been a dream. #7: The setting for this is hard to describe. At one point, I feel like I was outside of the studio (there's a glass wall and door that separates it from the building), and I was looking in at him. Eventually, we ended up in a phone conversation (I was on my cell phone). I could hear everything clearly, and the voice was easily identifiable as him. At some point, I mentioned needing to switch to my home phone (not sure why, as the connection was clear, never lost or broken), but I can't remember what points of the conversation happened on which phone. Anyway, I can't recall how the conversation started, but he told me that his real name wasn't what he goes by now (He said the full name, but I don't remember it. It wasn't linked to any name I recognize. I found it interesting in the dream, because it sounded like an American name, and he's Spanish). He then told me that he had previously worked at another studio (which I don't think is true in real life), and then he mentioned a relationship that lasted for four years and was good. There was a long pause at one point. In my head (in the dream), I connected the information and believed he was trying to tell me that he had a past relationship with a student somewhere else (I'm assuming this isn't true in real life either). Nothing really happened after this that I can remember. I was too tired to really process this when I woke up, but I'm sure it has to do with the fact that I haven't been able to talk to him as much lately (since I can't take private lessons right now) and the distress I feel for some reason in regards to the fact that he talked to other people, but not me. Sorry for posting again. It's just continuing to bother me...This seems like a lot of dreams to be having about one person... If someone has the chance, some help would be great!

[nautilus]

I'm not very experienced with dream interpretation, but I'll give my perspective in case it helps. This is a long post... I'm about your age and have also never been in a relationship. I've had recurring dreams about the same guy in two different cases before. In the more recent case, I had several with another girl or multiple girls, being present. At first they were just there and kind of "in the way", but it escalated to a dream where it was my non-existent cousin who was telling me the details of how she went on a date with him and I got really upset but couldn't say anything because she was my "cousin" and she didn't know how I felt. For me, I interpret this as a sort of insecurity on my part; like I expect others to have a better chance and that it would almost be like I was overstepping the "boundaries" if I were to be so bold as to express my interest. It's also interesting how in all of these dreams, the "other girl" wasn't someone I actually knew. In your dreams, also, they are people you don't know. Maybe they imply more of an emotional obstacle, rather than a literal, external one. I think it's interesting that in the first two dreams, there are mainly acquaintances nearby, in #2 and 3, family members are there, and in the last three, your instructor is almost exclusively the focus. The progression tends towards increased closeness; perhaps family members provide a safer environment than acquaintances (especially ones from the studio who know more about the rules). I mean "closeness" in the sense of becoming more personal and involved, even when the dreams aren't especially positive. #2 and 4 seem to illustrate the "ideals". The changed name could imply the idea of switching identities in order to make something possible. (Maybe the American name suggests an attempt to bridge cultural gaps?) #3 and 6 are more like fears, and the others represent a neutral, undecided state. As far as the order goes, the mood jumps around a lot. It sounds like you're torn between your hopes and fears for the situation. (This certainly happened with my situation; the dreams brought out all my best and worst feelings.) However, the dreams related to the ideal situation involve your instructor making a big decision or move and the fears are all about circumstances; there are no dreams where you announce your interest or make a move of your own. All seven of the dreams suggest waiting or the result of waiting. Part of #4 reminds me of Cinderella, for some reason. Especially since it's set in a Disney Land type place and follows that same kind of idea of being the focus of the room and the prince (plus I think the prince in the animated film is wearing white and red? Not sure if that's relevant). In that movie, the couple also go off on their own, away from the other people... Anyway, the yellow fish is interesting; maybe the "flat" look represents something about being two-dimensional? The water is clear, but you still can't see everything about the fish. Also, maybe the tag has something to do with being tagged or pigeon-holed. I agree with Aviation about the glass representing a barrier, although I was thinking along the lines of the fish itself being trapped. The yellow probably has to do with standing out; earlier in the dream, you were standing out in the crowd. Yellow is close to gold in color, perhaps suggesting it's rare or special. By the way, was this fish separate from the others? The last two dreams appear to be closely related, especially since they happened one after another. In #6, it's devastating with your fear of losing connection with your instructor being realized. In the next dream, he's just quit, but this time he's talking with you on the phone. He no longer works at the studio so the rules no longer apply, he made contact with you, and gave an example of a very similar situation where he made the necessary changes and put in the effort for a long-term relationship. Even so, it sounds like this dream still made you uneasy (correct me if I'm wrong). It's also interesting that you suggest switching phones, implying a problem with the connection, with in actuality there was no such problem. Maybe this represents a perceived limit to your ability to communicate certain things with him, where as he might not have the same limit on his end. As a side note, do the studio rules allow for contact/relationships if you were to change instructors? Maybe there are some possibilities for finding out if your instructor could feel the same, as drastic as they might seem at the time (the dreams show scenarios that may not normally be considered). Even if it's a long shot and doesn't work out, at least you'll know. If you're anything like me, this is going to torment you if you leave it unresolved. Really. It can drag on a surprisingly long time. Sometimes it's more a matter of re-evaluating what you consider possible or impossible than it is of actual boundaries. Well, there's my unsolicited advice Good luck with the dream interpretation! I'd be interested if you have any more related dreams come up.

[se123]

Thank you for your response! Just to clarify really quickly, dreams 6 and 7 were on different days (one day apart), but your point still draws an interesting connection between the two. To answer your side note, I believe the contract prohibits any relationship no matter who the student/teacher is. It comes down to a number of possible risks. If something happens, the student could file a harassment lawsuit or quit (therefore the studio loses money). There's also the risk of the student leaving and still getting outside lessons from their teacher, or the teacher leaving and the student following (again, money). There's also the possibility of jealousy by other students/accusations of special attention, or the threat of one taking advantage of the other. It goes on. I honestly don't know how my studio would react if there was something mutual to whatever this is. I mean, they've been flexible with me on my contract (how many lessons to pay for and such) and allow me to come for group classes even though I can't pay for privates anymore (so essentially, they're making no profit from me). They know I'm in for the long haul, as I plan to dance for a long time no matter what may or may not happen. I think they're a pretty unique addition to the general franchise (the studio's only been around for a few years I believe), and are pretty much a second family to me. Still, it's a business with rules (though interestingly enough, the owners are married, and two of the instructors are as well). At the same time, there have been cases where it has been allowed (I read some people's stories on dance forums and such). Even if there was a way, there's absolutely no guarantee that he feels as confused about his feelings as I do. That's why I've suppressed, trivialized, and tried to deny whatever I'm starting to feel, as I can't picture him ever coming to any similar conclusion. I feel like he's on a totally different level and would never have that kind of interest in me (I mean, much lesser people haven't, so why would he?). I totally agree with you about the way things can progress for a long time. I've had interests in people before, and even when I pursue them, they fail or are simply prolonged to a painful extent (another reason why I'm trying to stop myself, because this person is so much more important to me than those people were). I'm trying to force myself to get over it, but nothing's worked so far. Thanks again for your help! If there are any more of these crazy things, I'll be sure to post.

[Dreamanity]

Hi there! It sounds like it could be a manifestation of your feelings regarding your ex. Even though it seems like they might be serious, deep down you want the truth to be that he loves you and that she is just for fun (the candy necklace). The time (8am) and the season (winter) might be pointing towards the fact that the 'harsh reality' had set in by that time ( a few days after your break up) of the relationship ending. The straw bridges over water might represent how you were feeling emotionally about all of it, losing your connection to him and having to get past the sadness of it all etc. Finding him forlorn and lost once the 'smoke cleared' could again be that wish inside you that he was actually not happy in some way that he had broken up with you.... Those are my thoughts, I hope they help you with a full interpretation of these dreams! V Interpret your dreams. Transform your life.

[se123]

^ I think you replied to the wrong thread

[Dreamanity]

Oops! Thank you!

[se123]

Didn't think I would be back here already! I haven't had any dreams at all for awhile that I can recall, but yesterday I was taking a nap and another studio related dream popped into my head in regards to my instructor (most likely because of some things that I will be explaining later). It was fairly short. #8: I know for sure that I was at the dance studio. A lot of people were there (I recognized the people as those who go to the studio). The set up looked the same as usual, except that the lights were dimmer than they usually were and the tables were moved around a bit. People were talking, and I believe I was just sitting in a chair kind of hanging out and looking around. I remember seeing him (my instructor) walking towards the reception desk where one of the other female students was (I'll describe her afterwards). I can't remember their conversation, but I know I could hear them. They talked for a bit and then she was by herself fixing her makeup (I think I was looking at her through a mirror image, she was using eyeshadow). I was still sitting alone and eventually, my instructor and another female student (I'll describe her later as well) did a Foxtrot promenade past me (it's like that move usually seen during the tango where their walking forward with their arms pointed out. It's also a Foxtrot move). I scooted my chair out of the way and felt kind of hurt by the gesture for some reason. I was still sitting when I heard him say my name. I was surprised and looked over really quickly, but he was talking about names (he was conversing with a few other people). He was talking about the origin of my name (the name itself, not how I got it or anything like that) being Greek, and then started talking about where his name came from, though I don't think I heard that part. When I looked over at the sound of my name, I believe we made brief eye contact and I remember feeling embarrassed for looking over because he clearly wasn't talking to me. Probably the most depressing of all the dreams I've had about him. So some background on a few things. The first girl I mentioned is one of the only other people at the studio around my age (she's 23). She doesn't take lessons with my instructor, but they often converse and such (he does with everyone, but I feel like I've zoomed in on her more than others). I don't see her very often, but she's great and one of the best dancers there. The second lady I don't really know very well. We were both in the salsa group taught by my instructor, but that's about it. I don't know who her instructor is. She comes in with her husband and she looks to be in her 40s-50s. As I said before, I've been stressed out by not being able to take lessons while still trying to figure out my feelings. I think a few recent events may have inspired the dream. I somehow had another lesson already paid for (I'm still not sure how this happened and I've been half wondering if my instructor or the financial lady who I talked to about my situation set it up). Anyway, my instructor and I had our lesson and had a great time (totally wore each other out with cha cha!). Once we were finished, he mentioned when I wanted to schedule next. Things felt a little tense because I said I didn't know because I literally can't (I have no money for it). He was talking about setting goals for myself and asked if this was what I wanted to do. I told him it was, I just couldn't do it. We kind of looked at each other for a bit, but eventually moved away from it (he wasn't pressuring me or anything, just as ready as I was to start back up and make progress). I felt really upset about the whole thing when I got home, as I was guilty because my not taking lessons effects his financial status (instructors are paid depending on how many lessons they teach), and worried that he didn't understand the point I was making about why I couldn't plan ahead. I sent him an email the next day talking about it, but I don't know his thoughts. We performed at our studio's guest party and talked a little afterwards (with my mom), and nothing seemed any different. I haven't been able to talk to him since. I think the other issue that I've been struggling with is that I wonder what he thinks about me. I notice that he says hi to everyone when they come in if he's not busy. I also notice that he usually makes conversation with different people, but he never comes over to me (he'll say hi and give me a hug, but nothing else). I've been distressed, as I'm trying to figure out if there's intent behind the feeling of distance that I get. I wondered if it was because I can't pay for lessons (but that doesn't seem to be his nature to be so cruel), or if it was just coincidence, or something else. It's making my already confusing feelings a lot harder to deal with. Any interpretations or anything, take it away! I think this one is somewhat less abstract than the others.

[se123]

How funny. I think because I was thinking about the last dream I had before I went to sleep, another one came on. I don't remember most of it, but I can recall some key parts. #9: I remember a big room full of people with tons of tables and chairs for people to sit at (like a dining hall). I don't recall recognizing the faces that were there, but I wasn't really looking at them. I knew this was some sort of big event, but there was no indication of what it was. Eventually, I ended up dancing with my instructor and we were having a lot of fun (I don't remember if we were talking). My mom at some point came over to talk to us, and she said something about what I looked like or something, because I tried to tell her that I was an adult, but I stumbled on my words. I then repeated myself, but music started playing so I had to tell her in a louder voice (I believe she heard me though). Eventually, the scene transitioned to an open space decorated with beautiful white curtains (I associated this with a wedding reception look). Someone announced that it was time for a reading of vows. I had a piece of paper near me, and was trying to read through it very quickly to see who was doing this. I seemed to already know my instructor was involved, and I felt I was hoping I would be the other person. They announced the names (my instructor's and a female's). I don't remember the woman's name, as I didn't recognize any part of it, but I think it might have started with an A, and the last name had del in it (never saw her at all). I saw my instructor and he was talking to a boy and telling him where to read (like people were going to be reading the vows along with them). In the dream, I felt really destroyed by the whole thing and felt the same way after I woke up. I think this one came around because I was thinking about how the future progresses no matter what I think. I'm still very curious to hear interpretations!