If you dream of sliding or going down a slide, then this signifies that you are experiencing a loss of control in your life.
If the context of this dream is in an atmosphere of play, then you are enjoying losing control and finding ecstasy in reckless abandon.
See Also: Slip.
[1]A slide is a play structure that offers a short burst of speed and momentum. First you climb and then you drop. In this way, it symbolizes the release that can happen after a small amount of effort as well as the need to return to a more childlike state of mind.
[2]Sliding down is going in the wrong direction unless it’s used as play. Rock or snow slide means things are caving in on you.
[3]1. Out of control; one has lost one’s grip.
2. One should be able to accomplish a task easily.
[4]See Also: under Skid, Sled, Ice.
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