Recurring dreams often reflect ongoing thoughts, feelings, or situations in our waking life. In your dream, the grocery store can symbolize a place of choices and abundance, representing aspects of your life where you are making decisions or looking for fulfillment. The strange occurrences within the store may suggest feelings of uncertainty or unpredictability in your life.

The fact that you never have a car and need to ask strangers for a ride may indicate feelings of dependency or a lack of control over your circumstances. It could also reflect a sense of vulnerability or the need for assistance in navigating your life’s journey.

The journey with the stranger, particularly the detour into the field and near the ledge, might symbolize the unexpected challenges you face. The ledge can represent a point of risk or a situation that feels precarious, but the stranger's eventual turn back towards the right direction suggests that help and support are available to you, even if the path seems convoluted.

Overall, your dream could be highlighting a desire for guidance or assistance as you navigate choices in your life. It may also reflect your resilience, as you ultimately find your way home despite the challenges presented. Consider what aspects of your life currently evoke feelings of uncertainty or dependency, and think about how you can seek support or regain control in those areas.