| Title: | Psychic Phenomena |
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| Moderator: | JARETH::PAINTER |
| Created: | Wed Jan 22 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Tue May 27 1997 |
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I usually try and interpret the dreams I have on a per-dream basis.
Every morning when I wake up I try and spend some time going over the
details of the dreams and why I might have had them/what they may mean.
A lot of times I find they are reflections of what is going on in my
life during the day, or, if nothing extraordinary is going on, they may
be a spin-off of a movie/television show/conversation I had during the
day.
I have gone to the bookstore and flipped through books on Dream
Interpretations. It seems that for every book, there is an equal and
different interpretation for what the dreams or symbols in them mean.
This is all rather confusing to me. Is there any way to interpret what
is in your dreams?
I remember a few stories from the Bible where people (prophets, I guess
they were) used to be dream interpreters to the kings, etc. I know in
history there have been similar individuals, mystics, etc, who did this
sort of thing.
Now it seems like every "joe" who thinks they know something puts some
sort of a book out.
I don't want to have to speculate on whether or not the fact that I
dreamt about teeth means I'm feeling guilty about something, or that a
bear means a friend is really an enemy in disguise.
Is there any way to try and interpret what dreams mean?
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| 1812.1 | VERGA::STANLEY | what a long strange trip it's been | Thu Mar 04 1993 11:45 | 2 | |
... last night my husband dreamed about flying and meeting an alien...
he had a wrinkled face but was dressed just like we dress...
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| 1812.2 | pointer | UHUH::REINKE | Formerly Flaherty | Thu Mar 04 1993 14:35 | 9 |
Hi (.0), I've found using a Jungian approach to understanding dreams. You might try reading some books by Jungian psychologists or some of Jung's books that relate to dreams and archetypes. I've also attended several dream workshops and have found them valuable. Ro | |||||
| 1812.3 | Each dreamer has a personalized interpretation | ASABET::ESOMS | Crystal Packing Mama | Mon Mar 08 1993 18:25 | 12 |
Ro's suggestion is a good one. Besides that, you might want to
pick up a copy of a book called the Dream Machine. Can't re-
member the author.
The book suggests you interpret the symbols. What do they mean
to you. Play with the words (what other meaning do they have
for you).
The interpretation books are to give you guidance. They're
really someone else's interpretation.
Joanne
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| 1812.4 | a suggestion for1812.0 | UNYEM::LANEM | Wed Jun 16 1993 17:11 | 35 | |
I agree that too many books are published on the subject of dreams. A
a writer, I record the dreams I remember in a notebook for possible
story ideas. This is usually suggested anyways by "dream experts'. I
recently purchased a book written by a woman thought to be "the" dream
expert. As most experts, she covers a huge realm of dream symbolism
and meaning.
I think one should apply personal experience and old superstition to
their interpretation. If 96% of our brain is being used for purposes
we are not aware of, then who's to say that the psychic abilities
aren't tapped into when we sleep. Bits and pieces of our daily
activities are stored and then switched around in our sub-conscious to
create the surreal experiences that are our dreams. Yet, at least in
my case, I have always believed that dreams are the future. Be it what
we call "psychic phenomena" or storage capacity beyond our
comprehension, I believe that we can predict, subconsciously and
consciously, our future.
I have dreamed of seemingly "normal" occurrances, written them down,
and pretty much forgotten about them. A year later my memory has been
jogged, I look in my journal, and sure enough, the dream was the same.
I believe that those people that study sleep for its health and
psychological purposes are more of the experts than those who publish
these books of symbols. Symbols are symbols and they don't carry the
same meaning for everyone. A dream is a sort of fingerprint of the
mind. How could a general symbol interpret each person's individual
dream? I guess the best approach is to use a little of everything and
meld it to suit your needs, goals, wishes, impressions, etc.
If you would like the name of that book, drop me a line. I've found it
to be very interesting
Molly
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