This language is unique to the subconscious mind during sleep each night. Dreams express our feelings and emotions through pictures, symbols, expressions, slang, metaphors, etc. Some people say they never dream, but in fact everyone dreams, whether they are remembered or not. All information from our waking experiences is stored in the subconscious mind and used to relay our problems, conflicts, desires, and any other situation that needs to be dealt with, resolved, or at the very least filed away for later perusal. Just as life presents us with situations that we must deal with, dreams also present us with situations that we must face in one way or another. They can be forgotten or even ignored, but the fact of the matter is they have a nagging way of getting to the heart of things whether we want to face them or not. Recurring dreams and recurring themes is the subconscious mind’s way of signalling to us that something needs our attention.
For the most part, dreams are played out in a picture language that is capable of condensing a vast amount of information into a single picture or even a short “movie” that gets dramatized for us during sleep. These complex images can sometimes make perfect sense inside the dream, but once we awaken the information quickly gets jumbled, and we end up not giving it too much thought and they are quickly forgotten. However, you can learn how to pay attention and most importantly, learn how to interpret them. Keeping a dream journal and learning dream interpretation techniques will start you on your way to discovering the importance and meanings of your nightly excursions.
Most dreams are packed with significant meaning and are certainly worth the effort of figuring out what they are. Some are unimportant, but that is up to the individual to decide. In the paranormal realm, dreams fall into categories of ESP, psychic, precognitive, conscious, spiritual, lucid dreams. Popular dreams that fall under these categories are visits from the deceased, and those that are problem-solving.
Not paying attention to your dreams is equivalent to going to the movies and not paying attention to the screen in front of you. This means that you miss out on an opportunity to learn something new. However boring or strange it may seem, every dream can be an opportunity for learning if you pay enough attention to its message. It is also noteworthy to remember that if you miss the opportunity to get to know yourself better, it won’t come around again in a hurry.
For the most part, dreams are played out in a picture language that is capable of condensing a vast amount of information into a single picture or even a short “movie” that gets dramatized for us during sleep. These complex images can sometimes make perfect sense inside the dream, but once we awaken the information quickly gets jumbled, and we end up not giving it too much thought and they are quickly forgotten. However, you can learn how to pay attention and most importantly, learn how to interpret them. Keeping a dream journal and learning dream interpretation techniques will start you on your way to discovering the importance and meanings of your nightly excursions.
Most dreams are packed with significant meaning and are certainly worth the effort of figuring out what they are. Some are unimportant, but that is up to the individual to decide. In the paranormal realm, dreams fall into categories of ESP, psychic, precognitive, conscious, spiritual, lucid dreams. Popular dreams that fall under these categories are visits from the deceased, and those that are problem-solving.
Not paying attention to your dreams is equivalent to going to the movies and not paying attention to the screen in front of you. This means that you miss out on an opportunity to learn something new. However boring or strange it may seem, every dream can be an opportunity for learning if you pay enough attention to its message. It is also noteworthy to remember that if you miss the opportunity to get to know yourself better, it won’t come around again in a hurry.
Interesting post, Margaret. I often have very strange dreams. Wish I'd kept a dream diary when I was young - I still remember a few pretty vividly.
ReplyDeleteWhat does it mean when you dream of a person you haven't seen in a long time? That occurs sometimes too.
Very interesting post, Margaret. I especially enjoy when I dream of my family members who have gone and are no longer with me. My dreams are so real. It is my way of keeping them with me forever!
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ReplyDeleteCate. Your subconcious mind never brings up random images. Maybe you need to reconnect with those people. Or if they make you sad or hold you back in life, you need to let their memory go.
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If your dreams are in vivid colour. It's a spiritual dream. That means it really is your loved ones visiting you.
Hello, Margaret,
ReplyDeleteDreams are one of my favorite topics. I've always had very vivid dreams, and frequently remember them. The same themes and locations occur - I call them "dream landscapes", and I know that they have emotional meaning.
I've actually had several prescient dreams in my life, about close friends or family. I'd dream something and then within a few days learn that some of the basic facts were true. One of the most dramatic of these situations was a dream about an old lover. I dreamed that he was hospitalized. I was sitting next to his bed, holding his hand and comforting him. I could feel his pain. The next day I learned that his father had committed suicide the night I had the dream.
I think that the barriers to the non-material world are lowered during dreaming.
Warmly,
Lisabet