Dream Prophesy

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how fascinating dreams are. After all, you’re reading an article on a dream blog, you obviously “get it.”

I will say that this is one of the most incredible, yet often overlooked studies in the world. Amazingly, many people have the wrong impression about dream prophesy. As dreamologists, we aren’t into voodoo or “creepy”, unspeakable mystical practices. We study dreams. We learn from dreams. We’re amused, entertained and enlightened by dreams. We don’t put mojos on anyone or take mojos from anyone.

There are a few things I want everyone to keep in mind when it comes to studying dreams. This is not an exact science. If you look out your window tomorrow afternoon, you may see a cardinal. The cardinal is a vertebrate. There are over 8,000 species of birds. His bones and skull are very light, allowing him to be able to fly. He is the state bird of several states, including Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia and Ohio. These are facts, as bird study is an exact science. There will not be a variable of any sort that will take your cardinal and make him an invertebrate. He won’t wake up tomorrow and be the state bird of Louisiana. (The brown pelican wouldn’t appreciate that.)

Do you see what, in a round about way, I’m trying to say? Just approach dream study with open eyes, and an open mind.

There are just too many variables to keep it from being a 100 percent science. For one thing, if you aren’t a dreamologist and don’t spend several hours a day researching dreams and dream symbols, you’re very likely to misinterpret your dreams.

Also, when it comes to dreams, symbolisms are used by the unconcious mind. The language of dreams is largely found in the symbolisms. What makes things extremely tricky is the fact that often different people have different symbolisms for different things. For me, a cup of coffee might symbolize paradise and relaxation, but for someone who has been scalded recently, it might symbolize danger. Diffent cultures also have different ideas and feelings about different objects and people. A farmer in Iowa who dreams about a cow will not have the same interpretation as a woman in India!

This is the main reason that ancient dream guides are so out of touch. Symbolisms used in 1950, 1960, or even 1970 aren’t the same as the ones used today. The world changes, and for accurate interpretations, our dreams need to be dealt with in the “here and now.” The best way to do this is, of course, with a Dream Blog. You just can’t get more up to the minute than a blog!

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The art print above is from a painting by Pablo Picasso called “The Dream.” As talented, creative, and artistic as Picasso was, I’m certain he had an amazing dream life.

This art print is so gorgeous it’s hard to take your eyes off of it.

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Want a key to unlock your inner wisdom? Try keeping a dream journal.
Experts believe that our nighttime dreams deal with concerns, worries, or events that we experience during our waking hours. A study done in 2003 speculated that about 50-percent of people have work-related nightmares.

In brief, dreams are like moves that streams through our minds, directed and produced by our subconscious. Dreams can help solve knotty problems, or simply give voice to ongoing issues. Some dreamers even implant a before-bed suggestion to dream a solution to a specific problem, like “tonight’s dream will help me overcome my problem with Jack.”

The connection between dreams and our subconscious has been speculated on for centuries. In fact, Aristotle theorized that there is a definite connection between dreams, emotional needs and waking experiences. However, in order to take full advantage of our nighttime movies, we need to keep dream journals that record as much detail as can be remembered.

To fully understand our dreams, experts like Carl Jung and Ira Progoff, believe a series of dreams must be examined, not just a single night’s images. To assist in the interpretative process, the following steps are suggested:

1. Date and time your dream. You may find that the dreams you have just before waking have different themes than those right after going to sleep. When you date your dream, don’t forget to include the year.

2. Title your dreams, like The Monkey Attacked the Cow, Airplanes Explode over the North Pole, or Jack Won’t Stop Pulling My Hair. Over a period of time, you’ll probably find recurring themes, like dreams with spiders, or plane crashes, or being chased.

3. Briefly note the day’s events. If you write down any irritations, worries, angers, or heightened emotions you had during the day, you may be able to see a clear correlation between the day’s events and your dreams.

4. Record your dream in as much detail as possible, including the emotions you experienced during the dream, AND the emotions you experienced in recording the dream. Feel free to illustrate your dream, either through a drawing or photograph.

5. List the important keywords from your dream. These might be words like love, hero, flying, snakes, puppies, peace or death.

6. Interpret the dream. Without using devices like a dream dictionary, try to interpret what you feel the dream was about. Was it about being trapped, breaking free, venting strong emotions, taking a journey, or?? There is no right or wrong answer–so allow yourself the freedom of speculating on a meaning.

7. Look for recurring themes. Once a month, look back through your dream journal, searching for repeating patterns. If you find one, your inner self is trying its best to give you an important message. Don’t forget to look for patterns in your list of important keywords.

Sweet dreams!

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The art print above is titled, “Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee around a Pomegranate.” It’s by Salvador Dali, it’s from 1944. The title is as bizarre as the print itself. Bee? Pomegranate?

But I can’t help myself, I still love it. That’s what great art is all about, after all - moving your senses and causing you to think. Mostly, I’m thinking about one thing - what kind of crazy dreams must the artist have to inspire work like this!

As a dreamologist, I’d love to get my mind around his dreams.

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How about that, he looks as good coming as he does going?!?!

Have you ever noticed that holidays can play tricks with your dreams? Because of the emphasis on family, a lot of dreams will focus on family members. Especially family members who have passed away. It’s as though our mind wants to bring them back to us for a visit - and dreams give it a perfect opportunity.

I recently heard from a woman, Claire, who said she had been dreaming of her son often the past 4 weeks. Sadly her son passed away 3 years ago (at the unbelievably young age of 18). Normally, when I hear from people who are dreaming about loved ones they’ve lost, they all want to know one thing, “How can I make the dreams stop - they’re breaking my heart?!!!”

So, I was completely taken by surprise when the grieving mother asked, “Is there any way I can make the dreams come every night?” She said the dreams were “sweet little visits” - and that she always woke up with a smile because she was thinking about her beloved son.

We could, of course, debate all day about how frequently you should “invite” prayers of lost loved ones. However, after reading about 4 e-mails from her, I honestly believe the dreams are helping her to heal. The nature of the dreams revolve around “Adam” helping his mom in some capacity. In every dream, he is either helping her shop, cook, wash the car, or (0nce) clean the attic.

The symbolism is precious - I believe her conscience knows that if “Adam” could do one thing right now it would be to help his mother. So, he is.

I think these prayers offer a fresh way to look at dreaming of loved ones who are no longer living with us. Instead of thinking of them as heartbreaking because they make us think of what we’ve lost…we should think of them as heartlifting because they make us think of what we had.

It’s no secret, the holidays will bring frequent dreams of this nature. Don’t let them unsettle you - use them as a means of healing. Embrace every opportunity to think good thoughts of your loved ones.

Sweet dreams,
Joi

I hope you can help me - I’m beginning to even lose sleep. I started having nightmares about a week ago. My mom is not a very good driver. She doesn’t pay attention to anything around her, she lets the gas run way too low, and she has road rage. I rode to the store with her recently and couldn’t believe how much worse of a driver she has gotten.

Could you please help us?

Wow, I can really “hear” the worry and fear behind your words. I’m so sorry that you’re feeling so scared and worried. First of all, let me assure you that there is nothing mystical about your dreams. Dreams are generally a result of situations that are going on in our day to day lives. You recently rode with your mom (Who sounds like a very colorful individual! If she were in a movie, she’d be one of the more interesting characters, wouldn’t she???), and as a result of her driving , you’re worried about her safety. That makes you a great daughter!

That worry has been, obviously, weighing on your mind. When all of the other worries and thoughts of the day drift off after you’ve fallen asleep - this one remains. Your mind takes the opportunity to focus all of its attention on it, blowing it way out of proportion.

Now having said that, I do believe that your subconcious mind is trying to pursuade you to talk to your mom. From what you’ve said, I assume that’s easier said than done though. I have a little advice for you, though. As a mother and wife, myself, I can tell you that when a son/daughter/husband is genuinely worried about you, it’s a very warm and positive feeling. However, if a spouse or child comes across as angry or disappointed, or if they seem to be ridiculing the mother - then, yes, that would hurt. THEN I’m certain you would get the cold shoulder for a few days, and that wouldn’t be good since your mom seems to have perfected the maneuver!

I would go to your mother and tell her about your worries. Tell her that you’re worried about her and be specific. Don’t just say, “You’re a lousy driver, mom!” Tell her the things she does that are dangerous and ask her to please be more careful from now on. I honestly have no idea how to address the road rage problem. You might need to do a little research on that one.

I hope you’ll talk to her asap. But remember, your dreams don’t mean something WILL happen, they mean the situations are right for something to POSSIBLY happen. In an instance of role reversal, when I first started driving, my mom frequently dreamed of me being in car wrecks. (I never was though!) Her mind just dwelled on what could happen now that her only child was motorized!

Good luck - and please let me know how it goes!

Sweet dreams,
Joi

I’ve been noticing a common theme in my dreams lately. It’s frustrating me because I know there’s a reason but I can’t figure it out.

Thank you so much for your help.

What a frustrating thing to be dealing with - I’m so sorry that you’re having such sad dreams. Let’s take a really good look at them and see if maybe we can find their meaning. A lot of times when you “get” the meaning of a dream or dreams and their symbolisms, they’ll fade off and go away. It’s sort of like they say, “Point made. My work here is done.” We definitely want yours to make a hasty retreat!

Initially, when I read the first paragraph of your e-mail I thought your dreams had to do with contentment and peace of mind. Then, as I read the details of the dream and picked up on the overall emotions of your words, I realized that it goes deeper than that.

Autumn is a beautiful, amazing time of year (my favorite, for sure). But it’s also a time when those of us who have lost loved ones have our own special problems to deal with. Think about it - beginning around September and carrying through January 1, emphasis everywhere is on fun, families, and happiness. That sounds like a recipe for sheer happiness, doesn’t it?! The thing is, if we have family members who are missing from the picture, we’re always aware of that. Halloween brings back memories of fun with family, Thanksgiving and Christmas - even more so. Family meals, family traditions, shopping for family members - it all centers around the family. If any are missing, we’re left with a feeling of sadness that we can’t put our finger on. We don’t want to talk about it to anyone else because we don’t want to “bring them down” or make them think we’re trying to spoil the festivities.

The heartfelt moments can sometimes feel more like heartbreak.

I believe that your dreams are a result of this nostalgic time. I think that the fact that you KNEW you couldn’t have what you wanted in your dreams illustrates that you realize you can’t possibly have what you really, deep down want - a restored family.

Another perfect symbolism is the desire for a baby. As you say, the baby, itself, wasn’t something you’d want. I think the baby simply illustrated family. You wanted to “add to” your family but it wasn’t with the addition of a new baby. You want to add to your family by bringing back the person you lost.

Finally, the hospital - another perfect example of dream symbolism. Your subconcious desire to return to the past and change things….to make the loss of your loved one result in a different, happy ending. The desire to “run” the hospital shows a desire to “make things right.”

I’d almost be willing to bet that you’ve recently lost a loved one and that the last place you saw them was in a hospital.

I can only imagine what a hard time you’re going through. You want to feel nothing but happiness and excitement with your little boys. I’m sure Halloween and Christmas are very much on their minds! I hope that you can take a little bit of comfort in the fact that what you’re feeling is very normal. All around you, people are going through the same thing. It doesn’t matter if they lost their loved ones 10 years ago or 1 year ago - to a very real extent, it always feels like yesterday.

If you were to approach the subject with people close to you, I guarantee you’ll find sympathetic ears - everyone has been there (or is there). My advice is to live your life as loudly as possible! Have fun at every opportunity and don’t feel guilty about doing so. Remember that right now you’re making the memories with your sons that’ll stay with them the rest of their lives. Try not to think as much about who’s not there as you do who is there, but don’t try to completely shut your memories out, either. There’s nothing wrong with missing loved ones - it only proves that they were loved ones.

Another suggestion: At night, right before you go to bed - say out loud, even - what you’re thankful for. Think about your little men (and your not so little man!), their smiles and laughter. Think about what special things you can make for them this Halloween. Get crazy with your decorations - all 3 of them will get a kick out of it!

I hope to hear from you again really soon, I’ll be thinking about you!
Sweet dreams (and that’s an order),
Joi