* If it feels like you're running but not going anywhere, as if you were on a treadmill, means you have to much on your plate, you can't catch up with all your work, or you are behind on something.
* Water, or drowning in your dream? Water is a symbol in your subconscious mind for the portrayal of emotions.Which means that your 'drowning' out your emotions.
* Ever been terrified because someone, or maybe something was chasing you? It usually symbolizes is that you're running away from your problems. What that problem is, depends on who is chasing you.
* Fires? Fire is one of nature’s most destructive forces. People who dream of fire may believe there is some form of disaster approaching.
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