Have you ever had a dream about not being able to open your eyes? Even though this nightmare is only imaginary, it can still be terrifying for some individuals. When I first had this dream, I remember very vividly how grateful I was that it was just a dream and that I can see the world around me with my eyes.
Dreams can be scary, haunting, and even illuminating, and although we don’t choose what we will dream about, every dream has its symbolic meaning, which is good to know.
Spiritual Meaning
Spiritually, a dream about not being able to open your eyes means pretenses, lies, ignoring the truth, and running away from problems.
For example, one of the old dream dictionaries I own says that a person who dreams of not being able to open his eyes sees only what he wants to see. In other words, such a person ignores important things or responsibilities and pretends nothing is happening. Just because we don’t see something (or, rather, choose not to see something) doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
Another dream dictionary claims that if you cannot open your eyes in a dream, someone is either controlling you or trying to fool you. You cannot open your eyes and see the truth because they are feeding you false information or trying to manipulate you.
It could also be social media, television, or any other means of communication that serves you lies every day while the truth remains hidden (you have your eyes closed and cannot see the truth)
You Do Not See The Truth
If you’ve ever had a dream where you can’t open your eyes, it’s likely because something is preventing you from seeing things as they are. For your illustration, it could be a partner hiding their true self under a mask. Or it could be a company that pretends to be trustworthy but engages in unfair practices.
It is something that appears harmonious or perfect on the outside, while the truth is different. But you cannot see the truth because your eyes are closed. You may believe what they tell you, or you don’t want to see it because you’re afraid the truth will hurt.
You don’t or refuse to see the truth, which is why you were unable to open your eyes in your dream. You are either doing it on purpose, or there is someone or something around you that is preventing you from opening your eyes and seeing reality.
You Refuse To Face Something
As the old saying goes, “Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there.” You refuse to see or face something. You may be ignoring your email inbox or official letters and hoping that all problems will magically disappear.
Personally, I see this dream as a warning that you need to open your eyes, or at least try to, and not ignore the little things that can one day take on a dimension. This dream encourages you to face the cat now rather than the lion later.
You Need To Relax
Dreams are one of the ways our subconscious and body communicate with us. When you can’t open your eyes in a dream, it’s believed to be your body’s warning signal to rest and take better care of your health. You probably need more sleep (which would be represented by closed eyes in the dream), or you need to find more time for yourself.
Remember that we are all human beings, not robots, and our health is our greatest wealth. Don’t underestimate or sacrifice your health for work or something you can do later.
Last but not least, the dream could also mean that you are so busy that you don’t see the beauty around you and ignore all the essential little things.
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