This phase deals with
how to give your dream true meaning.
While there is no harm in using dream
interpretation purely as a source of entertainment, your dreams
will take on added meaning when the guidance given within them is integrated
in your daily life.
The most logical way to approach this exercise
is to begin with nightmares, recurring dreams or any other dreams with
strong emotional charge, all of which are indicative of unresolved issues
within you. They are particularly valuable sources of guidance and one
of the best ways to confront them is
to begin seeking out similar situations in your waking life and trying
to alter your approach to them.
For example, you may find that you're constantly
being chased within the dream state, and your interpretation of these
dreams is that you have a tendency to avoid rather than confront situations.
The next step is to begin actively seeking out situations in your life
that represent this dilemma, and make a conscious decision to delay
your flight instinct just a little longer each time and rather direct
your focus towards assessing whether or not the situation is really
as unmanageable as you believe it to be. Implementation of a simple
decision such as this could make a profound difference to your sense
of self-esteem and will begin serving you in many other ways too.
This approach is not limited to emotionally
charged dreams - it applies to all dreams. You may have had a simple
dream where you recall little other than an abundance of flowers. If
your association with flowers is beauty, it would do you no harm to
make a conscious effort to seek out more beauty in everything that crosses
your path. Whatever your dream, there
is always a way to apply the symbology to your waking life in a constructive
manner, and at the same time gain deeper insight into the workings of
your inner being.
All dreams,
however short or apparently bland, have meaning.
It would pay you to recognise dreams
for the magnificent sources of guidance that they are. Whether you require
information, healing, guidance or inspiration, your dreams are capable
of providing this and more. There is no limit to what you can accomplish
on the dream planes. All you need to do is begin paying a little more
attention to your slumber hours.
Sweet dreams!
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