Panic on the Tram

Dream of the Week: Panic on the Tram

I’m on a crowded tram from the airport to an unknown city. We’ve just come out of a tunnel, and an older woman is struggling to open a window to get some air. The window is stuck, and she gets flustered. We get to the first tram stop, but the door is jammed. The woman panics, rushing around the tight space erratically.

The situation seems fine, and I feel very calm. I feel bad that the woman is worked up. I know just a few deep breaths will help her. I maneuver my way to her and grab her hand that is still wrestling with the window. I hold it tightly and stand next to her, letting her know that it will be OK. She squeezes back, and we take a few deep breaths together.

I tell her a technician will fix the doors soon and that she can focus on breathing. She calms down and is immediately grateful. The tram moves forward with the door still stuck, and she gets worries again. I tell her that I will get off with her at the next step, and we can come back here together so we can get her back on her way together. I carry her to a seat in the front of the tram so she can see out the window while we ride to the next stop. I wake up feeling so happy for being there for her.