Lessons On Dreams

Dreams and fantasy are sometimes used interchangeably. Dreams are one of the most powerful and fascinating aspects of the human experience. Being a source of mystery and intrigue for centuries, theorists and researchers have been trying to unlock the hidden meaning behind them. To this day, scientists are still trying to decipher the age-old question “what do dreams really mean?”

There is no simple answer to this question as every individual's dreams are unique and personal. Dreams reflect a person's thoughts and feelings as well as provide a glimpse into the future. People process the events of their day while dreaming and this can act as a coping mechanism for difficult times. Sometimes they can also provide hope, giving an individual a sense of clarity, direction or purpose. 

Dreaming is an unconscious process of having imaginary experiences while sleeping. They are symbolic, stemming randomly from experiences in one's life and are often perceived as being unexplainable. Dreaming can help in visualizing a path for the future by allowing one to tap into their subconscious. Dreams can be seen as a reflection of our inner thoughts, desires and fears.

When one takes the time to process symbolic messages they can gain insight into their own motivations. Retrieving unresolved issues that remain in memory is a way to use dreams to unblock one's obstacles. By reflecting on dreams we can better understand ourselves, form better action plans and make decisions that will help steer our future in the desired direction.

People often confuse other people in their dreams as a reality. 

A tip for analyzing your dreams: Replace the people and objects with yourself. Sometimes these people are familiar, which can be confusing. By not getting sidetracked by other people or objects presented in your dream, you can gain more insight into what's troubling you. Lay for a moment before getting up reviewing the events of the dream using this perspective. Everything and everyone is a reflection of you. 
Give it a try.

*Fantasy on the other hand is conscious imagination, tending to focus on ideas and situations that are either possible or highly likely. Fantasies are often used as a way to escape reality or to imagine a better one.