You’re going about your day, walking to school, shopping at the mall, riding the bus, when suddenly you look down to see that you are completely naked. Maybe you duck behind a tree or desperately search your backpack for something to cover up with. This is a particularly common dream, and it is also one that can have a variety of meanings depending on the context. It is important to recognize the feelings you associate with your dream, as this will help you to uncover its meaning.
Most often, naked dreams are associated with feelings of insecurity. Nudity represents vulnerability—your clothes act as a shield to protect you, and, once that shield is gone, you may feel exposed and defenseless. In your waking life you may be too concerned about how others perceive you, or perhaps you are in a situation that is making you feel helpless. Nudity might also indicate that there is something in your life you are trying to hide from the people around you, such as a secret, or an insecurity that you feel might bring you embarrassment if your friends knew about it. If you are in a situation where you are hoping to impress others, your dream might be telling you that you are trying to be someone else. You aren’t being true to yourself, and you fear that if your classmates find out who you really are, they might judge you. Being naked in your dream can be a hint that you are unprepared for something as well. Do you feel unprepared for a school project? A test? There may be something in your waking life that has caught you off guard and is causing you anxiety. Your subconscious might even be trying to tell you that you’re holding yourself to a standard that is too high for you to meet.
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