Dream Wisdom

Do you remember your dreams? Have you tried working with them to uncover their meaning? I’ve talked with people who think dreams are random and serve no purpose, but I’ve been actively interpreting my dreams for many years and I believe they can provide tremendous insight to understanding what’s going on in your inner life. If your desire is to become a more conscious and aware human being, then it’s wise to pay attention to your dreams.

There are many ways to work with dreams, but the most important thing is to trust your inner wisdom and to use discernment as you work through their potential meaning. Dreams are usually symbolic in nature so to interpret them, you must break down the parts and analyze each symbol. It is best to recall dreams immediately upon waking and to write them down as soon as possible. The more you follow this practice, the more you will remember the details.

Some dreams bring to consciousness behaviors or patterns that no longer serves us. Dreams of sleeping with or being attracted to someone could be an invitation to integrate some attribute that you associate with that person. If you’re meek at work, for example, a dream may depict you sleeping with an assertive boss or coworker. This does not necessarily mean that you want to sleep with that person in your waking life; rather, it could mean that your soul desires to become more assertive in order to bring your life into greater balance.

You are the final authority of your dreams so don’t be afraid to play around with the symbols. It can sometimes be fun to share your dreams with others who are also in the practice of interpreting their dreams. Sometimes their associations can provide an “a-ha” moment for you. Whatever you do, try not to take dream interpretation too seriously; rather, have a playful attitude and remember to be gentle with yourself.