Sometimes the dream shows you where you are in life right now. It might express your hopes or fears. Dreams can be more mundane at times, involving specific events from the previous few days. Some people have seen deceased relatives manifest in their dreams.
Is this something that actually takes place, or is it just the unconscious mind sorting through past events and memories? Have you ever felt as though your dreams were trying to tell you something? They might be. Numerous people have had dreams that were predictive or had messages.