Keys To Interpreting Your Dreams Successfully

The exact meaning of dreams is up to each individual dreamer, since

each dream is unique to the mind that created it. There are many

interpretations of virtually any object, place or person encountered in

a dream, but each of those objects, people, and places are open to

alternate explanations as well.

Those wishing to analyze their own dreams often do so out of a desire

to use those dreams to make decisions or gain control over issues in

their working life. Whether you wish to analyze dreams simply for the

fun of it or to gain access to your subconscious mind, it is important to

capture your dreams properly in order to analyze them.

Keeping a dream journal is a great way to keep track of your dreams,

and to look for patterns that may emerge after a few weeks. Even

those who do not have recurring dreams often notice the same themes

popping up again and again, and a dream journal can help uncover

these connections.

This article will provide you with some times for getting the most out

of your dream world, and using that world to improve your waking life.

? Immediately upon awakening, play the dream back in your head

several times. Playing the dream back in your mind will help you

remember those all important details that are so quickly

forgotten.

? Be sure to move quickly when recording your dreams. The

dream world is one of the most ethereal, and one of the most

easily forgotten. It is estimated that as much as half of the

dream can be forgotten in as little as five minutes, and after as

little as ten minutes almost all of the dream can be lost.

? Write a quick description of the dream as quickly as possible,

focusing on the key symbols and themes of the dream. Write

down any words or descriptions that jump out at you. It is not

necessary to write a full narrative of the dream at this point;

simply record how the dream felt, some of the objects that were

encountered, and similar details.

? After the initial impressions of the dream have been recorded,

read over your notes and start filling in the gaps. The dream

narrative can be recorded at this point.

? Look for a quiet place in which to start interpreting and analyzing

your dream. It is important to choose an area free of

distractions, and to concentrate on what the dream really

means. If no quiet room is available at the moment, take a last

look at your notes and come back to them later when you can

find a quiet place.

? Pay close attention to your feelings as you review your dream

notes. First impressions about the meaning of a dream are often

quite accurate. Also pay attention to the context of the dream,

where it took place, and the feelings it engendered both while in

the dream world and upon waking.

? If you meditate, that can be a big help in trying to capture the

deeper meaning of the dream. A few minutes of quiet

meditation can reveal much of the nature of the dream.

? In reviewing your dream notes, examine the emotions they stir

in you. Pay attention to the emotional state that existed in the

dream.

? Pay particular attention to any details that stand out. Vivid parts

of your dream, or those that can be remembered long after the

dream, are often the most important.

? When examining you dream and looking for the meaning of

symbols, it is important to not limit yourself to the most

common interpretations. Remember that each dream is as

unique as the person who dreamt it.