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Long considered by many to be a window on the soul, the dream world weaves an infinitely varied tapestry from the mundane to the bizarre, the unspeakably beautiful to the downright terrifying. And yet within the vast diversity of the dream space, there are a number of themes which seem to occur repeatedly across individuals and cultures.
In The Universal Dreams Patricia Garfield, Ph.D., former President of the Association for the Study of Dreams identifies 12 universal dream themes including “chase or attack”, “poor test performance”, and “being lost or trapped”. Might the frequency of these universal themes point to a common origin, even purpose, shared by all humanity?
by Jim Francis
The mind does not make an appearance within physical reality, but the brain is based in physical reality. Our dreams occupy the same space as the mind…..that is, no space at all.
The images that appear in dreams appear as “forms” in other realities and they are not restricted by our physical reality rules of time, space and growth. They involve the materialization of spontaneous constructions which would normally not occur in our physical world. Continue reading How to cure your mind and body through Dream Programming »
By Zoe Young at Answers in Writing
When we fall asleep we release tension, we relax and our mind slips away. We slide into another state, that of dreams and often of a very personal message to ourselves. When we look at dreams, especially recurring ones, we can see a theme. But what does it mean and how does it truly relate to you? To find this out it is important to remember that in the state of dream sleep you are not fully present, it is your subconscious that is at play. It is your subconscious then that is arising to give you a message. It could be relaying a truth of an underlying problem and giving you a diagnosis. Continue reading The Message Behind Recurring Dreams »
Author: Rhyanna Regan
Our fascination with dreams is as old as human identity. Dreams represent a world existing on another level of consciousness, common to all, yet still completely individual. Dreams reflect one’s most personal thoughts and feelings, often so private, they are hardly known even to the dreamer. Continue reading Life is But a Dream – Find Your Dream’s Real Meaning »
Author: David Slone
Lucid dreaming means dreaming while you know that you are dreaming. The term was coined by Frederik van Eeden who used the word “lucid” in the sense of mental clarity. With practice nearly anyone can experience lucid dreams. Continue reading How to Experience a Lucid Dream »
Author: Evelyn Grazini
Lucid Dreaming is a very interesting subject, and is definitely worth taking a look at. As we continue to grow in our knowledge of what happens while we are sleeping, and how we can use our brains to help us achieve success, it is also becoming apparent that we can find pleasure and entertainment in our sleep, and can become a part of it all. Lucid is described as “conscious awareness” during sleep. What this means is, we know we are dreaming, and we want to get inside the dream and have some fun. After all, while in the dream state, all things are possible! We can fly, swim underwater for a long time, see all things, and now, with practice, we can participate in these dreams. Continue reading Four Powerful Tricks for Successful Lucid Dreaming »
Author: Universal Church of Metaphysics
Most lucid dreams occur between 5AM and 8 AM, times that are most likely to be longer REM periods. LaBerge’s work at Stanford confirmed this occurrence. The first step is to develop good dream recall. If one cannot remember dreams at all or has difficulty remembering dreams, then lucid dreaming is nearly impossible. Awareness must be developed in the area of dreaming. First of all plenty of sleep is necessary, and the longer one sleeps, the more dreams are possible. As the night progresses, dream periods get longer and closer together until near wake up time, the dreams are forty-five to sixty minutes long and only a half hour apart. The first dream of the night is the shortest, perhaps only five to ten minutes in length. Continue reading Helpful Techniques for Inducing Lucid Dreams »
Author: Diane Brandon
Dreams – they intrigue us. They mystify us. They enchant us. Sometimes they scare us. What do we do with this whole other dimension of our lives? Do we just ignore our dreaming life – or can we use dreams in some way in our lives? Continue reading Perchance to Dream: Your Magical World of Dreams »
Author: Sharif Khan
“I’ve dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they’ve gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the color of my mind.” – Emily Bronte, English novelist and poet
Dreams have the tremendous power to transform our lives in so many ways. Taking the time to explore and understand our dreams can help us improve relationships, solve difficult problems, diagnose illnesses, inspire creativity, fresh ideas and new inventions, and teach leadership and right conduct. Sometimes, even a single dream can help shape our life purpose. Continue reading Dreamwork: Tips to Help You Recall and Interpret Your Dreams »
I am driving in my car; the fan belt is slipping – the car might stall. I’m driving quite fast and I feel a sense of overwhelming embarrassment. HR
In your dream, your unconscious mind has used your car to symbolise the vehicle you use in life to get from A to B. It is a reference for your need to slow down, to be consistent, to run smoothly and reliably. Watch your energy levels, seek advice about health matters and take nothing for granted. Explore your options. Anxiety exists to guide and protect us from harm. Examine your emotions and be aware when they are inappropriate. Question the way you consider your status as a worthwhile person and how valuable you are to yourself and others. Continue reading The Wendy Stokes Dream Column »
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