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Inadequate Person Dream Meaning

We would be unwise to ignore this aspect of ourselves and shouldn’t dismiss such an image when it appears. We must acknowledge this dream figure as a reflection of ourselves in order to deal with a learnt sense of inferiority.

If we do not, we will be continually faced in life by our own sense of inferiority.

It is a lot easier to confront our own inadequacies in the dream state where we are safe. Often this is the first opportunity we have to meet the shadow. Indigenous peoples such as aboriginal, maori, native american: see individual entry. [1]

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What does Inadequate Person mean in a dream?


We would be unwise to ignore this aspect of ourselves and shouldn’t dismiss such an image when it appears. We must acknowledge this dream figure as a reflection of ourselves...

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To dream that you are jealous of another’s fortune signifies your own misfortune and difficulties in climbing the social ladder. To dream that you are jealous of another person signifies...

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Dreams where you have compassion and/or you deeply understand another person who heretofore you judged as inadequate, inferior, or unlovable, can be deeply healing and transforming. When you dream of...

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Depending on what shows up in the dream, one feels inadequate in that area.

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Feelings of being inadequate; negative emotions depriving one of well being; sense of deprivation; being tight emotionally and sexually.

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Any person in a dream can represent you yourself. Particularly when important persons—like father, mother, lover, and children—are recognized clearly in the dream, it is truly yourself that you are...

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1. Tired, wasted, unable to carry on.2. Feeling old.3. Feeling sexually inadequate.

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Inadequate covering of protection; see “legs”; if frayed, see “frayed”

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Multiplying.Mimicking.Something that multiplies quickly (such as a problem) can represent an amplified or multiplied version of whatever the original represents in your life.Copying someone else can mean there’s an aspect...

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(1) The feelings associated in the dream with the clothes you are wearing may indicate what your feelings are towards yourself, especially in relation to the image you present to...

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(see also Pain)An ache may mean that whatever is associated with the part of the body where the ache is felt, is receiving inadequate expression.

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1. Identity2. Authority;3. Character, or reputation;4. The actual person;5. Rank or status;Hosea 1:9; Gen 11:4; Mark 1:21Questions to ask regarding the name of the personIs this person known or unknown?Is...

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Improper saddling of an animal for a ride in a dream means imposition upon oneselfor others, or it could mean unnecessary and inadequate going out of one’s way.

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Dreams in which you feel inadequate, impotent or embarrassed during sex are in no way predictive and most dream analysts suggest that they are a way for your unconscious mind...

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Dreaming of failure is associated with a fear of being inadequate and/or not having a winning personality.To dream of failure in a business means you are letting fear cloud all...

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1. If the dreamer is physically weak, this could mean he/she harbors feelings of being inadequate.2. It may also refer to time—a week.3. Physically weak.

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1- When we dream of crutches we are experiencing the need for support, although it may also be that we need to support others. We may find others inadequate and...

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Vision: Dreaming about impotence reveals the dreamers fear of being sexually inadequate or losing his masculinity or her femininity. Are you feeling particularly weak right now? Do you have little...

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The new life symbolized by rebirth may be a new kind of life: a new level of awareness; new goals and values; new energy, as a result of releasing pent-up...

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Discussing politics in your dream is considered a sign of success, providing the conversation was with someone of your own sex and the discussion wasn’t heated; however, to talk politics...

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Any dream of books is significant of cultural interest that should be pursued for intellectual advancement. Shelves of books indicate the need for more application to your work. Empty shelves...

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A person you know can represent: That actual person in real life.Your perception or opinion of that person, or a characteristic you attribute to them (for example, your disciplinarian eighth-grade...

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If you dream you are the student, you may be feeling inadequate or lacking in self-confidence.If you were a teacher in the dream, it may point to problems dealing with...

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To dream of an eating contest may indicate a feeling of awkwardness and confusion in your waking life. Hunger to achieve may be leaving you feeling inadequate at this time.To...

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Book store—learning, study, research; clothing store—shopping for a new means of expression; department store—temptation and choices; drugstore—healing prescriptions; health food store—healthier diet; old- fashioned grocery store—inadequate nourishment; music store— harmony;...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Writing as a creative art is meaningful, and as a form of self-expression it perhaps allows us to communicate when spoken words are inadequate. In dreams...

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Symbol of male authority, as in Father. You are really your own boss. Or the “chief” is a symbol of your own, higher authority.The ability to self-govern. Positive interpretation: positive...

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(Demanding person, Ignorant person, Obstinate) It is common among the people of knowledge to describe an obtrusive person as a stone.(Also see Darkness, Obstinacy)

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Symbol of bodily protection it is an allegory of virginity. Additionally, like any round and closed figure, the belt represents continuity and wholeness. Therefore, it serves as a symbol of...

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Your dreaming mind may often conjure up images of strangers, unknown people or people whose faces are hidden by masks as representations of the shadow, private and sometimes shocking side...

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1. Jesus Christ;2. Someone in your acquaintance who in some way relates as a parallel of a famous person;3. The bad or good characteristics of a famous person (if diseased;4....

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A person you don’t know in real life can represent: A person you know in real life (perhaps who shares a characteristic with the dream person).A particular person’s role in...

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(Ass, Obstinate person, Steadfastness) In a dream, a donkey means a boy, a child, a wife, livelihood, a man of knowledge without work, or it could mean travels. Riding a...

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(Cane, Juice, Reeds) In a dream, sugar cane means toiling and suffering, rabbling, or clamor in the area in which it is seen in a dream. Sugar cane in a...

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A feeling or fear of neglecting or taking that person for granted.Exploring your feelings about how much that person means to you.An imaginary worst-case scenario.Recognizing that you’re missing something that...

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This could be hidden aggression towards that particular person or an aspect of yourself that person represents that you recognize in yourself. It could also suggest anxiety about the welfare...

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(Demanding person, Obtrusive person) It is common among the people of knowledge to describe an ignorant person as a stone.(Also see Darkness)

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A particular person in your real life (whether or not the person is elderly in real life).An authority figure.Someone you respect or look up to.Wisdom.Experience, or knowledge gained from experience.Something...

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If a person sees himself struggling with another in an effort to confiscate a bow from him but without success it means matters will become confusing and difficult for the...

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Seeing a person in a dream who has passed away in real life can represent that person, your memory of them, a characteristic of theirs (optimism, creativity, etc.), or something...

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It symbolises a fit and healthy person who is known to the people.A person who is enviable_one looked upon with respect. He is also an honourable, wealthy and brave person...

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If a person sees himself as asking a dead person about anything regarding the dead persons’ or another’s condition then the answer of the dead person will be true to...

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If a person sees himself as allowing another person to ride with him on his horse it means he will have his mission accomplished through that person.

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Usually, to be aware of breasts in a dream indicates your connection with the mother figure, and your need to be nursed and cared for. Does a part of you...

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Cars can be symbolic of a Christian ministry.If the person is not a Christian a car symbolizes the way a person lives their life.A car with body damage is indicative...

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1. The real person;2. The inner part of person;3. The spirit;4. God’s measure of a person;5. Innermost thoughts and issues of life;6. The mind;7. The emotions;8. The deep;9. The real...

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A mule symbolises a person who has no ancestral nobility yet possesses great physical strength and is of a temperamental disposition. Such a person may be a slave, shepherd or...

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The idea of acknowledging every person as a “human” first and foremost, regardless of anything else about them.Appreciating whatever you consider feminine or masculine about yourself or another person.Dreaming that...

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If a person is selling grain it symbolizes a blessing from God.A person refusing to sell you something you need is symbolic of a hated person, Prov. 11:26

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Someone who shares your home can represent: Someone who’s a part of your life, interacts with you often, or seems familiar to you (perhaps because you know or knew them...

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If you dream that you yourself are Admired, it indicates useful friendships with people whom you like—it is, in that sense, a dream of contrary. If, however, you find yourself...

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These dreams may be hidden messages and experiences that are influenced by the culture in which the person lived.According to Freud, the personage is almost always the symbol for a...

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Someone admitting or confessing something can represent: A desire to know the truth regarding that person or a related situation.Suspecting that the person may not be what they seem or...

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(1) If some public figure or celebrity appears in a dream, the person may be there to express something about you or someone close to you.(2) The famous person may...

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If you dreamed that you had a heated argument with someone, try to identify who that person was. Your dream may mirror real-life hostility between the two of you, or...

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Honor toward or recognition of the person or thing being bowed to.Gratitude for something that’s being given.A greeting or introduction.An intention to leave or finish, as in “bowing out.” Subservience,...

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Individual letters usually stand for something, such as a person: for example, the letter “g” or the sound of a “g” may stand for “george,” or some other significant person...

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Self-protection, as in protecting yourself from harshness or threats (since gloves protect a person from cold temperatures, germs, etc.).The masking of a person’s identity or motivations (as gloves mask a...

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Seeing someone as right or wrong can represent: A judgment you’re making against that person.Having trouble seeing things from that person’s perspective or empathizing with them.Feeling insecure or threatened by...

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Vision: Looking at a beautiful person: a special treat is in store for you. Seeing an ugly person: something ugly is going to happen. Dreaming about other people might mean...

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Are you cheating in your dreams in order to pass an exam or test? If you dreamed of running, did you take a shortcut in the race? What happened? Were...

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(Undertaker) If one sees a deceased person washing himself before burial in a dream, it means relief for one’s dependents and increase of their wealth after him. Washing a deceased...

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If you dream that you commit suicide, this suggests that conditions in your life are so frustrating that you are no longer willing to cope with a situation or relationship...

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Considering something or someone to be attractive can represent a desire for whatever that thing or person represents to you.Be careful, because you might not want that actual thing or...

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Material aspects: If we receive a letter in a dream we may be aware of some problem with the person it is from.It is possible that the sender is known...

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A person who manages others or keeps them in line.An activity you associate with a cowboy (managing, gathering, guiding, etc.).Freedom or independence.A certain geographic region or time period.Romantic ideals.Consider what...

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To dream that you dislike a person, might represent the bad feelings you have for some person in real life. You feel that this person hasn’t been treating you right,...

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Actual, desired, or imagined closeness (mental, emotional, or physical) with another person.Your feelings of sentimentality, meaning, intimacy, or tenderness regarding another person.A desire to feel valued, approved of, or liked...

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Visiting a place or a person can represent an actual, desired, or imagined experience with that place or person (or with something the place or person represents).For more clues, consider...

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All dwelling places generally represent the dreamer’s psychological, emotional, or spiritual condition.The dream may reflect a current reality, issue, or dilemma and attempt to bring the dreamer into greater self-awareness....

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If a person sees himself digging the grave of a dead person who is known to him it means he will follow in his footsteps in worldly as well as...

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lucky numbers: 09-17-19-32-45-48accosted in the street by a, being: you are hiding difficulties from yourself. refused to give when: your actions are detrimental to your social standing. aged, an: exercise...

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A person’s brain can represent their mind or something in it (such as their ability to think or their beliefs, thoughts, judgments, perceptions, or imagination).Problems with the brain can represent...

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What we value; one’s potential, energy or personal resources; personal potency, therefore links with sexuality and self-giving; what we pay for our desires or actions—I told my husband a few...

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(Corrosion, Oxidize, Smut) In a dream, rust or corrosion represents an ostentatious and an affectatious person who displays piety and devotion during the day and contempt during the darkness of...

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This dream states, in general, the advent of a bad time that will test you. However, if you find the extracted object is pleasant, what lies ahead are positive surprises....

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An issue of power, control, personal boundaries, authority, or abuse of authority.Abducting someone can represent: trying to force your will or motives onto another person, attempting to victimize, manipulate, or...

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Saying Salaam to a known person means marriage will be proposed to such a person for oneself, one’s son or another party.If the other person responds to the Salaam, it...

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A person in your life.An unknown, idealized, or feared person.Humanness or humanity.Identity.Consider also the context of the body, what’s noteworthy about it, and how you felt about it.See also any...

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Being left alone or behind can represent: A feeling or fear of being abandoned, forgotten, alone, or left behind in real life (by a specific person, yourself, God, etc.).The importance...

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(1) A much younger person than yourself, but of die same sex, may represent your original and innocent self, uncontaminated with artificial and misleading aims and ambitions.If so, you should...

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(Abuse, Cursing, Swearing, Vilify) Insulting someone in a dream could represent the dignity of the one impugning upon the other person, and the unworthiness of the person who is insulted....

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If you should dream of a deceased person and this person speaks only to you, pay close attention to what the spirit is telling you as it could be very...

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(Artist, Illustrator) In a dream, a painter represents knowledge, architecture, wisdom, writing poems, writing love songs or telling lies.A painter in a dream also represents someone who conceals his acts,...

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If you meet an unknown person in your dream and he or she is nice looking this foretells a time of good luck for you, if the person is ugly...

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As a person in your dream, the person bringing you your food is a character aspect of your personality. Since a waiter is the direct line of access to sustenance,...

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Depicted as: a shadowy figure, often the same sex as the dreamer, a zombie or walking dead; a dark shape; an unseen ‘Thing’; someone or something we feel uneasy about...

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As food is associated with emotion, a dream of eating with cutlery that is old, rusty or inadequate or wrongly used (for example, trying to eat soup with a fork)...

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if a person sees himself carrying a dead person in any manner other than the normal manner of carrying a bier or corpse it means he will carry a burden...

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Holding a person close (as in a hug) can represent the following with regard to that person or whatever they represent: Affection.Wanting.Possessiveness or controlling.Wanting to keep or maintain.For more clues,...

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1. Person that is spiritually weak;2. Trouble through trial;3. Upright Person; Deut 20:8; Ex 15:26, Is 26:7.

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