Interpretation: If you dream of writing an essay, you are anxious over a mistake that you have made. If you have trouble starting an essay in your dream (especially if you are staring at blank paper), you desire to make a fresh start in your life. You may have a need to express yourself through writing or art. Also see "Bad grades."

Interpretation: To see stepping stones in your dream, represents your efforts to achieving your goals and ambitions. The dream may be telling you to take things one thing at a time. Or that you need to take a chance and take that first step toward your goals/dreams.