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MY TOPIC OF THE WEEK: How to Interpret Your Dreams

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Feb 5, 2023

Dreams are a nightly occurrence for most people, but their meaning is often a mystery. Thankfully, there are ways to interpret your dreams and uncover what they may be trying to tell you. 

Here are six tips on how to do just that.
 
 My Ideas
 
1. Keep a Dream Journal
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One of the best ways to begin interpreting your dreams is to keep a dream journal. Every morning after you wake up, write down everything you can remember about your dream from the night before. Over time, you’ll notice patterns or symbols repeatedly appearing in your dreams. These could hold clues about what your subconscious is trying to tell you.
 
2. Pay Attention to Your Emotions
 
Your dreams can be affected by your emotions, so pay close attention to how you feel about them. If you’re feeling happy and content, this could signify that something good is on the horizon. Alternatively, if you’re feeling scared or anxious, it might be a warning from your subconscious about something negative that could happen.
 
3. Look for Symbols
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As mentioned earlier, symbols can often appear in dreams and hold significant meaning. For example, water can symbolize emotions, while fire can represent passion or anger. By taking note of the symbols that appear in your dreams, you may better understand what they’re trying to tell you.
 
4. Consider the People Appearing in Your Dreams                                     
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When people appear in your dreams it offers clues about their meaning. For example, if the person is someone you know, they could represent that person in your life. Alternatively, if it’s someone you’ve never seen before, they might symbolize a part of yourself that you haven’t yet discovered.
 
5. Note the Location and Setting                               
Another vital element to consider when interpreting your dreams is the location and setting. This can often give clues as to what stage of your life the dream is referencing. For example, a childhood home might represent early memories or innocence, while a dark forest could signify feeling lost or confused.
 
6. Trust Your Gut
 
When interpreting your dreams, it’s essential to trust your gut instinct. If you feel something specific about what a dream could mean, even if you can’t explain why – go with it. More often than not, your subconscious will be trying to send you a message that you already know deep down.
 
Dreams can be a great way to gain insight into your subconscious mind. By keeping a dream journal, paying attention to your emotions, and looking for symbols and settings, you can start to interpret the meaning of your dreams. Trusting your gut instinct is also important, as this is often where the true message lies. With these tips, you’ll be on your way to uncovering the hidden messages in your dreams. 
 
 
What the professionals have said:
 
“A dream is a microscope through which we look at the hidden occurrences in our soul.” — Erich Fromm
 
“When we humans learn how to analyze the messages of the nighttime we open ourselves up to manifest our greatest selves.” — Pamela Cummins
 
 
“No one dreams the same. Some may dream in symbolism, others may speak to Spirit or are focused on intuition. We train our brains to capture what is most important to us. Those who are cautious of dreaming may see abstractly, out of protection. What we feed our subconscious fuels our direction.” ― Lorin Morgan-Richards
 
Drop us a comment below!
 
Is there a dream that you cannot forget? What does it mean to you?
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- See you in class,
Dante

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