Over the last 20 years I have had this dream about 8-10 times. I have not had it in a few years but I wish I would have it again. When I did wake up from it in the past, I would always lay quiet and try to fall back asleep to continue it. Not a lot happens in the dream but I love the feeling.

In the dream I am lying flat on my back with my hands palms up against my chest holding a basketball sized boulder. It does not feel heavy(like a rock of that size would) but does feel snug against my chest and in my mind I know it is only a grain of sand. As I lay there in the dream I am contemplating why this grain of sand feels so big but I am not questioning why it is so comforting. I feel absolutely peaceful and calm and in the dream I want nothing more than to continue holding what I know is only a grain of sand.
When I awake I feel disappointed that the dream is over.

I can't really guess what it means but I can't imagine such a dream recurring so many times without it meaning something. I would appreciate any comments or possible meanings for the dream you may have.