Dream Symbol · Universal Language of Mind
Aspects of self unified towards a common purpose / attitudes
A 'Group' in a dream represents aspects of yourself that are unified toward a common purpose -- in other words, an attitude. An attitude is not a single thought or a single quality. It is a collection of thoughts, beliefs, and characteristics that have organized themselves around a
shared direction. When multiple people appear together in your dream as a unified group, they represent multiple aspects of your consciousness that have come together to form an organized attitude. This is significant because attitudes are more powerful than individual thoughts. A single thought is like a single person -- it has some influence but limited power. An attitude is like a group -- it is organized, directed, and carries the combined force of every aspect that has joined it. A positive, productive attitude marshals multiple inner resources toward growth. A negative, unproductive attitude marshals multiple inner resources toward self-sabotage. Pay attention to the nature of the group and what they are doing. Is the group organized and purposeful, reflecting a well-formed productive attitude? Is it chaotic and directionless, indicating an attitude that lacks focus? Is it threatening, suggesting a destructive attitude that has formed within you? Are you part of the group or outside of it? Being part of the group means you are aligned with this attitude. Being outside means you are observing it from a different vantage point. When a group shows up in your dream, identify the attitude being represented. Multiple aspects of yourself have come together around a common purpose. Is that purpose serving your growth, or undermining it? If the attitude is productive, strengthen it. If it is unproductive, break it apart by identifying the individual aspects and redirecting them one by one. Attitudes are powerful -- make sure yours are pointed in the right direction.