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Dreams &
Dreamology...
Dreams have
been described as the window in to our soul... The fact is, we all
dream, every night (even if we don't remember them.) Each of us
dreams in a different way and every dream is unique to the person
dreaming it. It's almost impossible for us to have a clear idea of
exactly what a particular person, object or place in another person's
dream looked like, as the detail is contained wholly within the mind of the
Dreamer.
During the
1930s the Electroencephalograph (EEG) was invented and it was discovered
that electromagnetic changes in brain activity were measurable.
Over time and using these 'waves' of activity, it was established that
there is a pattern the brain follows during sleep, which incorporates
various stages. It is the stage of sleep referred to as Rapid Eye
Movement (REM) that is usually associated with dreaming. Sleep
research has also shown that dreaming
is essential to our health and well being. You can learn more about sleep through
my Dream Pages by following the link at the top of the page.
There have
been many theories developed over the centuries, including those of
Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. In
particular, Jung believed that dreams were essential to balance the
equilibrium. He felt that to ignore one's dreams was to do so at one's
own peril. Whatever your beliefs or ideas about dream theory, there
is a lot to gain by learning more about your dreams and what lies
behind them. I approach dreams from a point of view that almost
anything is possible, so I keep an open mind when it comes to things like
past life dreaming and precognition - simply because I've spoken to so
many people and don't think we know enough about dreaming to discount
these theories. I definitely
believe that there are more to dreams than just a subconscious rattling
of the mind - although undoubtedly sometimes
that is the case!
“As fresh facts about dream and
nightmare emerge, we seem tantalizingly close to the heart of the ancient
enigma; but each discovery reveals yet another puzzle to be solved”. Sandra Shulman (Author
of ‘Nightmare’).
Dreams
are like your friends – they’re offering you the opportunity to acknowledge
a message and show you the way.
Like buried treasure, dreams are a hidden resource which can
provide you with powerful insights in to what’s really on your mind and
even show you the answers to problems you may be facing.
Precognitive Dreams
 Did you know…Julius Caesar’s wife, Calpurnia, warned him
of his death which she dreamt, just a few days before he was
assassinated?
Precognitive
dreams, dreams which predict the future, have baffled people –
particularly scientists - for years.
Records showing precognitive dreaming date back centuries from the
bible to present day. Examples of predictive dreaming can be found here, following
research carried out by Dr Robin Royston.
Some
people may find that they have precognitive dreams on a regular basis,
others may find they only have one in their lifetime, if at all. The reasons why some people have precognitive
dreams is mainly unknown and the types of dreams can vary from small,
personal events to larger, national ones.
Some famously recorded incidents of precognitive dreaming are said
to include those of the fate of the Titanic and the Twin Towers.
There
are exercises that have been documented which said to induce precognitive
dreaming; a practise which dates back centuries. However, it’s worth considering what
purpose this might serve you and how you’d use this information. If you believe you have had a precognitive
dream, only you can decide what to do with the content once you awaken,
perhaps with the love and guidance of those around you - although its
unlikely that, until the event has actually taken place that you will
know for definite if it is predictive or not - something of a paradox!
All
this said there is nothing to
be afraid of in your dreams. Remember; dreams are your friends
– they have personal messages for you. Think of dreams
as an email with your name on it, waiting to be read (although sometimes
with the code still encrypted!). Even with predictive content, I believe there will
still be a message within the dream for the dreamer themselves, whatever
this may be.
Keeping
a dream diary is a sure way of noticing patterns within your dreaming,
such as hormones, stress or the moon's cycles. Looking back, you may even
find that you have had predictive dreams – and more often than you
thought... You can receive your
FREE copy of my e-Guide on ‘How to keep a Dream Diary’
by subscribing to
my e-newsletter and find out more about Dreams on the Dream pages link at
the top of the page.
Creative Dreams
What do Paul McCartney, Robert Louis Stevenson and Albert
Einstein have in common?
Answer? Their dreams have provided them with
some of their best known work!
It’s
said to be true, Sir Paul has apparently reported that he dreamt the tune
to one of his well known hits ‘Yesterday’ and Einstein’s theory of
relativity is said to have come to him in a dream.
That’s
not to say that all of your dreams will provide you with a Top 40 hit or
a scientific breakthrough, but the phrase ‘Sleep on it’ has been passed
around for years, for the simple reason that going to bed with a problem
on your mind, can provide the solution in the night. The next time you have something on
your mind, write the question to which you want the answer in your dream
diary before you go to bed, and see what your dreams offer you that
night. You never know what you
might discover…
Past Life Dreams
Past life dreams,
like precognitive ones, are often open to debate. I feel that when it comes to dreaming
almost anything is possible and so it’s worth keeping an open mind in
these matters. Essentially, a past
life dream is one where the events unfold which seem to hold some
historical, possibly even factual, context. An example of this could be a man who
dreams he is in a historical battle, in a full suit of armour, with his
soldiers slain on the ground before him.
A person
having a past life dream is likely to ‘see’ the dream, but perhaps as if
it’s out of someone else’s eyes and it is unlikely that there are any
modern elements to it. So in the
dream I’ve described, if the solider then pulled out his mobile phone,
the dream is more likely to have a modern day context to it, for the
dream to explore. Having said
this, even with a past life dream there are likely to be elements with
which the Dreamer can associate in their present life. The example I’ve given could have been
dreamt by a man who runs a business, but is aware of redundancies that
need to be made, represented by the soldiers at his feet.
The
fascinating part about past life dreaming is the opportunity to
investigate the factual content, when the Dreamer awakens. I have spoken with many people who have
been excited to discover that when they have looked in to the details of
their dreams, without any previous knowledge of the historical events,
they find that they have already taken place and usually several years
previously.
For
some more thoughts on dreaming, why not visit the ‘Question’s
page featuring a range of questions I’ve been asked over the years?
What is Dreamology?
Dreamology is
the term I use to describe the study of dreams but it may also be
referred to as Oneirology (a word which
comes from the Greek oneiro which means dream – Oneiromancy is the term used to describe dreams
which are used as a form of divination, a means of predicting the future). For
thousands of years different cultures have considered their dreams of
great importance, from the Ancient Egyptians to present day.
Whilst many dream dictionaries can define symbols within a dream, these
are not always sufficient for an interpretation itself. Different
symbols can mean different things to different people. Everyone is
unique. That said, in many dreams, symbols can be extremely
relevant and in particular the dreamer should always note as much detail
as possible upon waking e.g. was the dream set in the day or at night?
Were faces blank or with detail? What colours were prevalent in the
dream? All these details go a long way to interpreting the dream in a way
that the dreamer can acknowledge. You can find out more about
remembering and interpreting your own dreams by visiting my Dream Traveller page.
“An uninterpreted dream is like an unopened letter” The
Talmud
Testimonial: "Delphi,
You have interpreted my dream so accurately – thank you! It is so
reassuring to have it analysed."
Linda.
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