The Dream

In the dream, I am on vacation in Maine, on a small touring boat returning after a great day on the beach. The air is warm, and the sun is shining, but the ocean is rough with big waves. I suddenly realize I don’t have my towel. Grabbing my binoculars, I scan the beach to see if I left it there. I did. Diving into the water, I begin to swim back to shore to retrieve my towel.

Understanding the Dream

The dream suggests that the dreamer has experienced a change in circumstances. Being on vacation symbolizes a break from everyday life. This change is further emphasized by having enjoyed a great day, followed by a sudden shift in circumstances—the loss of a towel. This prompts the dreamer to take the risky decision to retrieve it.

The ocean waters in Maine are generally cold or frigid due to the Labrador Current coming down from Canada, even during the warm summer months. A critical question arises: “Can the dreamer swim in real life?” And if so, how good of a swimmer is the dreamer?

If the dreamer is a capable swimmer, the dream may indicate a tendency to place themselves in life-threatening situations for relatively small rewards. Conversely, if the dreamer cannot swim, it suggests they imagine themselves as someone willing to take serious risks, even if they are not equipped to handle them.

To gain a fuller understanding of the dream’s message, further discussion with the dreamer is necessary, particularly regarding what is currently happening in their life.