Lake Dream

[runningdeer]

Hello,
A couple nights ago I had a vivid dream about a man I had met that day. I participated in a Native American sweat lodge ritual. The man who 'poured the sweat' also spoke to me about the rituals of the sweat lodge before and after the sweat. He and I seemed to connect, and my respect for him grew during the ceremony. We talked after the ceremony, and an older man--the tribal chief--actually teased us because we seemed to like each other.

That night, I dreamt that I was alone at a lake where I used to work in Tahoe. I was thinking about this man and hoping to see him again, and then he arrived at the lake as well, but he was on the other side of it.

It was nightime, a clear night, and the lake was placid and peaceful. This man was there with friends, and perhaps another woman, and though I thought he wanted to see me, I never crossed the lake and he never came over to my side, whether unable or not wanting to, I wasn't sure. I awoke feeling sad and a little bit frustrated.

Can someone help me interpret this dream?

[sweetReaper]

I could be wrong but I am pretty sure lakes usually represent your emotional state and state of mind. If the lake was clear and still it represents inner peace and being comfortable. It also shows a state of enlightenment. You cannot see your reflection clearly in untamed waters, but still water reflects quite clearly. Perhaps this is a symbol of the link between this person and yourself. Perhaps it is a symbol of your peaceful connection and how comfortable you are with each other, as well as the new-found attraction.

[runningdeer]

Thanks for your reply.
I agree with your interpretation. The only problem is that I am happily committed to someone else. So I feel a little bit confused.
But I suppose even if I never see this man again that it is nice to have a warm and peaceful connection with someone, even if nothing comes of it.