This dream may symbolize a desire for new beginnings and a sense of self-discovery. The beach, a common symbol of transition and change, represents the dreamer’s journey towards personal growth and transformation. The reading to kids volunteer program may represent the dreamer’s desire to give back and make a positive impact in the world. The presence of the ex-partner, Lucas, may symbolize unresolved feelings and a need for closure. His role as a leader and the fact that he was wearing a new jacket with the tag still on may suggest a sense of authority and new beginnings. The dreamer’s nervousness and awareness of his presence may reflect a fear of facing the past. However, the dreamer’s journey towards the ocean, a symbol of the subconscious and emotions, may represent a willingness to confront these feelings. The circle of people, who are wealthy and accepting, may symbolize the dreamer’s desire for acceptance and belonging. The romantic involvement with the man in the circle may represent a desire for emotional connection and intimacy. The dreamer’s desire to go into the ocean and the color of the shack, robin’s egg blue, may symbolize a sense of calm and peace in the midst of change. The encounter with the friend, Sam, may represent the dreamer’s inner conflict between their sexual desires and their desire for a deeper emotional connection. The dreamer’s enjoyment of the ocean may symbolize a sense of freedom and release from these conflicting emotions. Overall, this dream may suggest a need for self-exploration and a desire for new beginnings, while also acknowledging the past and finding closure.