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.
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Fun Facts About Dreams and Their Meaning
December 14, 2007
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Dreams have been around for at least as long as human beings, and dreams are universal, experienced by men and women, young and old, and people of all cultures and ethnicities.In some ways, dreams are a universal language, and there are certain themes, such as falling, flying, taking a test and finding yourself naked, that show up in dreams throughout the world.Dreams, it could be said, represent a kind of universal human language.
Dreams have been studied throughout history, and dream interpretation is an old art form indeed, dating back at least as far as 3000-4000 B.C.Even today, dream interpreters are highly sought out for their help untangling the sometimes puzzling world of dreams.
You may think you know everything there is to know about dreams and dream interpretation, but did you know that:
Facts About Dreams
December 14, 2007
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Dreams have been studied throughout history, and dream interpretation has tried to make sense of these nighttime visitations for as long as their have been people to dream.People who could interpret dreams, and those whose dreams were particularly vivid, where often thought to be imbued with divine powers, and they were given a special place in their societies.
Even today, dream interpretation remains a highly sought after art, and science is continuing to focus on dream interpretation as a way to deal with all kinds of anxieties and other underlying psychological issues.
There are some interesting facts about dreaming that you may not be aware of.These facts include:
Dreams of Teeth
December 14, 2007
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Dreams about teeth, particularly dreams where the dreamer finds his or her teeth falling out, are much more common than you might think. Some common forms of this dream include dreams in which the dreamer’s teeth crumble in his or her hands, or dreams in which the teeth fall out with just a light touch.
These dreams can be extremely frightening, even more so than chase dreams or falling dreams.In addition, such dreams often leave the dreamer with an image that is hard to shake even after waking.
There are many theories about just what teeth, and losing teeth, represent in the dream world, and these can be some of the most difficult dreams to interpret.One theory holds that dreams about teeth, and losing teeth, are a reflection of the dreamer’s anxiety about his or her appearance, and about how the dreamer thinks others perceive him or her.
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Dreams of Flying
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Dreams of flying may well be the most common of all dreams.Dreams of flying often fall into that special category of dreams in which the dreamer realizes he or she is dreaming.These dreams, called lucid dreams, are some of the most fascinating to both dreamers and dream researchers alike.
Dreams of flying are often described as joyful, fun and exhilarating, and flying dreams are often among the most pleasant dream experiences.
Dreams where you are flying easily, soaring over the landscape and enjoying the serenity often mean that you feel on top of the situation and in control of your life.Flying dreams of this nature are often a nighttime manifestation of the feeling of rising above it all and being in control.Often dreamers are able to control where they fly in their dreams.Being able to control where you fly, how fast you fly and how high or low you fly is often a representation of a strong sense of personal power.
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Dreams of Falling
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Dreams where you are falling are some of the most commonly reported dreams there are, and such dreams are one of the leading causes of sudden waking from a dream.
First, let’s begin by dispensing with the myth that if you hit the ground in your dreams you will die.There are plenty of fully alive human beings who have reported hitting the ground during their dreams of falling.The fact that these people were around to report this situation is proof that this legend is merely that – a legend.
Dreams of falling are most often interpreted as an indication of unresolved fears, anxieties, instabilities and insecurities.The person who experiences recurrent dreams where he or she is falling may be feeling overwhelmed by and unable to control certain situations in his or her waking life.
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Dreams of Being Naked
December 14, 2007
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One of the most common dreams around the world is the one in which the dreamer is naked.Dreams of being naked can have several interpretations, and the nakedness in the dream can manifest itself in a number of different ways.
In some naked dreams, the dreamer is simply going about his or her own business, commuting to work driving in the car, walking around the neighborhood, etc.In many cases, the dreamer is completely unaware of his or her nakedness and not at all bothered by it.
In other cases, the dreamer is aware of his or her nakedness but no one else seems to notice at all.While the dreamer may be conscious of the nakedness, everyone else just goes on about their business and make no comments.These types of dreams are often manifestations of the dreamer’s fears.
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Dreams of Being Chased
December 14, 2007
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Dreams of being chased probably have a deep, evolutionary origin.After all, our ancient ancestors actually were chased by all manner of predators, and this fear of being chased and caught has remained part of our hard wired nature.
Even today, after all fears of predation have been removed from our waking lives, dreams of being chased are there to remind us of our earlier animal nature.In modern societies, dreams of being chased can often arise from feelings of general anxiety experienced in the waking hours.
The way the dreamer responds to feels of pressure and anxiety while awake is often reflected in the dream state.Chase dreams can manifest themselves in a variety of ways.Often the dreamer will dream about being chased by an attacker or pursuer who the dreamer fears will hurt or kill them.In these dreams, the dreamer attempts to run from, hide from or otherwise outwit the pursuer.These dreams can often be very realistic, and chase dreams are some of the most commonly reported nightmares.
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Dreams And Their Interpretation
December 14, 2007
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Dream interpretation as an actual profession goes back at least as far as ancient Greek and Roman society, but informal dream interpretation is likely as old as dreaming itself.There is good reason to believe that people have been experiencing dreams as long as their have been people, and we know that dreams and their interpretation date back at least as far as 3000-4000 B.C.We know that because the interpretations of various dreams were recorded on stone tablets and found later by archeologists.
Many scientists and anthropologists believe that ancient peoples were unable to distinguish the difference between the real, or physical world, and the dream world, or the world of the unconscious.To many of these people, there was no distinction, and the dream world was simply an extension of the physical world.
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Dreams About Houses
December 14, 2007
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Dreams about houses are among the most common.Dreams, both of familiar and unfamiliar houses, are great fun to interpret, and they can even reveal clues into the personality of the dreamer.Clues like whether the house is familiar or strange, comforting or scary, in good repair or falling down, provide interesting insights into the dreamer’s conscious mind.
In addition, each room of the house is a specific symbolic element all its own.Dreaming of one room over another provides clues into your state of mind, your fears, and your anxieties. Let’s start our room by room examination of your “dream house”.
The Attic
The attic is thought to symbolize your higher self, or your spiritual development.Dreams involving an attic, or climbing into an attic, often represent the search for spiritual enlightenment or a higher purpose.
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