I woke up at four in the morning yesterday with my heart racing, and I couldn’t stop thinking about the dream I just had. I was standing in this massive, old stone church, and there was a priest standing right there by the altar, staring straight at me. He didn’t say a word, just stood there looking calm and kind of heavy, if that makes sense. I’m not even a religious guy these days, so it felt weird. I stayed in bed for a while, tossing and turning, wondering why my brain decided to cook up that specific scene.
I decided to get up and actually dig into what this stuff means. I’ve been through some messy stuff at work lately, and I’ve learned that when your brain throws a “authority figure” at you while you’re sleeping, it’s usually trying to tell you that you’re feeling lost. I spent the whole morning looking through old forums and talking to a buddy of mine who’s into psychology. From what I’ve gathered, seeing a priest in a church isn’t always about God or religion. Most of the time, it’s just your mind looking for a guide because you’re stuck on a big decision.
What I found out about the symbols
- The Priest: Usually represents your own conscience or a need for someone to tell you what’s right and wrong.
- The Church: It’s a safe space. If you’re stressed, your brain builds a church in your head to find some peace.
- Silence: If the priest doesn’t talk, it means the answer is already inside you, you’re just ignoring it.
The more I thought about it, the more it clicked. A few months back, I was working at this logistics firm. It was soul-crushing work, and the boss was always cutting corners on safety. I hated it. I knew it was wrong, but I needed the paycheck for my mortgage. I kept dreaming about being judged or watched by people in suits. After I finally quit and started my own little consulting gig, those dreams stopped. But now, with a new big contract on the table that feels a bit “grey,” the priest shows up. My brain is basically flagging me down, telling me to watch my step and keep my hands clean.
It’s funny how these things work. People think dreams are just random noise, but after tracking mine for years, I’ve noticed they follow my stress levels like a shadow. If you’re dreaming about a priest, you’re probably looking for forgiveness for something you did, or you’re terrified of making a mistake that’s going to haunt you. I realized that in my dream, the church was dusty and empty. That told me I felt lonely in my decision-making. No one was there to help me choose, just this silent figure waiting for me to figure it out myself.
I spent the rest of the afternoon writing down everything I remembered. The smell of the incense in the dream, the way the light hit the floor—it all felt so heavy. I decided right then and there to turn down that sketchy contract. I don’t need the money bad enough to lose sleep over it. As soon as I sent that “no thanks” email, I felt this huge weight lift off my chest. I bet you anything I won’t be seeing any priests in my sleep tonight. Sometimes you just have to listen to the weird stuff your head dreams up to realize you’re going down the wrong path.
If you’re having these kinds of dreams, stop looking for a magic “prophecy” in a book. Just sit down and ask yourself what you’re hiding from or what big choice is keeping you up at night. Usually, that priest is just you, dressed up in fancy robes, trying to get your own attention because you’re too busy to listen during the day. It worked for me, and it’s a hell of a lot cheaper than therapy.
