with Dream
Symbols
subconcious; and the ones that have the most profound impact
on you (your nightmares and recurring dreams) are usually
trying to tell you something. When you first start working with
your dreams it might be easiest to start with such a dream.
Seek and ye shall learn, ask and ye shall be answered.
Here are a few suggestions when working with Dream Symbols.
Word Association
Try to break down the symbols individually and see what they
personally mean to you -- play word association -- write the
symbol and then write the first thing that pops into your mind.
Keep in mind that people in our dreams are usually parts of
ourselves -- some character trait or flaw -- what specific trait
comes to mind when you think of your ex-sister-in-law?
Then go back and start telling the dream again, only adding
your symbol interpretation -- you'd be surprised at how you
can fill in the pieces.
For instance -- if a cop means "getting caught" to you and
water fulfills a "thirst" or "need" then you might start off like
this ... I was outside when a cop (who was there to catch me
doing something wrong) came by chasing after this guy (was it
me?). He stopped by my house (where I live) for some reason
and asked me for a glass of water (to quench my thirst for ???).
Freewriting
Like word association, freewriting is a direct link to your
subconscious. It can be used to help you interpret your
dreams. Simply sit quietly with a pen and paper in hand. Pick
a symbol or scene from a dream and start writing the first thing
that comes to you mind. Don't stop writing for at least five
minutes. Don't censor what you're writing. Just write.
When you're done, read over what you've written and see if
you can link it to the dream in some way.
Try it -- it works!
Don't forget
When thinking of dream symbols, remember that feelings,
actions and colors are all symbols and worth investigating. In
addition, symbols can hold two meanings or nuances. So if two
thoughts come to mind -- write them both down. Also, how the
dream made you feel upon waking is important.
See Tips on Dream Journaling, Archetypes, and Dream Symbols
Schumann's: Traumerei
(Dreaming) performed and
© John Bell Young. It is used
with permission.
be an expert on dreams. I
have no degree in Psychology
or any other science. I
profess to be a dreamer -- in
every sense of the word,
because I dream and I have
learned to interpret my own
dreams. I make no promises
that I can interpret your
dreams. I merely hope to help
you learn to interpret your
own dreams. You are
welcome to learn from my
experiences.
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