Saturday, April 23, 2011

DREAMS n significance

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The Simplest Method for Interpreting a Dream in which you are an active participant in the dream
The best way to interpret this dream is to start with the first symbol and try to interpret that. Then go on to the next symbol, and so on. Continually ask the question, "In what way am I experiencing this symbol in my life at this time?"
A Method for Interpreting Dreams in a Group

1. With the group leader presiding over the interaction, interpret two or three dreams using the following approach.
The Key Question Approach Leading to Heart Revelation (guided self-discovery):
a) Write the dreamer's name on the top right corner of the blackboard so everyone can address him or her by name. Have the dreamer standing or sitting in the front of the room, available to answer questions from the group. (I use this method in my Christian University and Online Bible College classes, thus the reference to a classroom setting. If you are not in such a setting then you can substitute resources that you have at your disposal.)
b) The dreamer reads the dream aloud twice. While the dream is being read, someone writes on a blackboard the key elements and events of the dream, leaving space between each. If no blackboard is present, each member of the group should create a list on a paper for their own reference.
c) Ask the dreamer:
* "What was the key feeling in the dream?"
* "What was the key action in the dream?"
* "In what area of your life are you experiencing these?"
* This will give the dreamer and the group a reference point as to the setting of the dream, and what issue is likely being discussed. The answers to these questions can be listed across the top of the blackboard after the phrases "Key Feeling" and "Key Action."
d) Beginning with the first event/element of the dream and continuing to the last one, listeners then ask questions like the following:
* What is the dominant trait of that person?
* What emotion does that animal represent to you?
* In what way are you experiencing (the event described in the dream) in your life at this time.
e) If the dreamer cannot come up with an answer to any of the above questions:
* Remind him to relax and tune to flowing thoughts, rather than analytical thoughts, thus moving from his mind to his heart.
* Have the group brainstorm ("heart storm"), offering suggestions of what the item in the dream might mean. These are listed on the board.
* The dreamer then comes to the board and draws a line through the ones that definitely do not ring true in his heart, and circles the ones which his heart leaps to, offering any interpretation God is revealing to him.
2. Break the class into groups of four to six and have them work for two to three hours on dreams of individuals within their groups. Follow the "Rules for Interpreting Dreams in a Group" given above. Instruct the groups to use "The Key Question Approach." If they need help, they should raise their hand to attract the attention of the classroom leader to come and work with their group.
When the seminar/classroom leader is not assisting a specific group, he should rotate from group to group making sure things are progressing well in each.
Warnings About Dreams and Visions???
1. There are no warnings in the Bible to beware of your own dreams, with the possible exception of Ecclesiastes 5:3,7, which is probably best understood as a reference to "daydreams" since all other references in the Bible to "dreams" are positive. When one verse contradicts many others, you need to seek to understand that one verse in light of the volume of references on the other side of the topic.
2. The only biblical caution concerning dreams, then, is when you are listening to another's dream. They may be trying to lead you astray, to go after other gods

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10 Dream Symbols that show up when we're stressed out.
When stress rears its ugly head in our lives sometimes we are successful in dealing with it, but sometimes it gets the better of us. At times the stress we're experiencing takes its toll and we even start to lose sleep over it. During these times, we will often start noticing the expression of our pain show up in our dreams. Learning to interpret your dreams is essential to be able to understand and identify your stresses and live a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
The following are common dream symbols that appear in our dreams in times of stress:
Rage
Feeling rage in a dream is all about repressed emotions, usually negative ones, and letting you know you need to get release and express them in a positive way, as they are ‘eating you up inside'.
Falling
Falling dreams are often about a loss of control and feelings of insecurities. When you are falling in a dream you feel like you can't do anything to help yourself.
Fighting
Dreams that involve fighting are usually indicative that there are conflicts going on in your life. These can be emotional conflicts or real conflicts with other people etc.
Storms
Storms are generally representing repressed emotion and internal struggle. The type of storm it is may also bring further insight into the particular stresses that you are experiencing.
Teeth (losing or missing them)
Teeth are one of the most commonly dreamt about symbols. Here they are about loss of confidence and insecurities you are experiencing.
Being lost
Repeatedly getting lost in your dreams represents your own confusions about which direction to go in life and the insecurities you have about making decisions.
Being late
Being late in a dream can indicate that you are worried about missing out on something or not connecting with a good opportunity.
Nudity
Nudity in inappropriate places in dreams is usually about feelings of insecurities, vulnerability and feeling exposed.
Crashes
These dreams are all about loss of control, feeling that you are at the end of your rope with something.
Running/Being chased
One of the most common type of dreams when we are stressed these dreams are all about fear. They are an indication that there is an area in your life that is intimidating to you and you need to confront it.

Amazing and Interesting Facts About Dreams!
Though some people claim they cannot recall any dreams ever, everybody does in fact dream. Our dreams can and should be interpreted for their dream meanings and much to our lives!
People have on average about 5 dreams per night.
On average, you will have spent about six years dreaming during your lifetime.
Brain waves are more active while dreaming, then when awake.
Dreams occur during the part of sleep called REM (Rapid Eye Movement).
REM sleep (the time when we are dreaming) can last as little as 5 minutes or as long as two hours.
During REM sleep there is increased breathing and heart rate and involuntary muscle jerks. During Non REM sleep the person is relatively still.
The body is prevented of acting out our dreams, due to a physiological response that happens when we fall into REM sleep that causes a temporary from of paralysis.
Dreams are forgotten quickly. If not recalled within 5 minutes from the dream ending, at least half of the dream content will be lost. Waiting as long as 10 minutes may cause you to only remember a mere 10% of the dream.
FACTS ABOUT DREAMS MEANINGS

If awakened directly during or from REM sleep, a person can recall their dream much more vividly than if asked to recall once they awaken in the morning.
REM sleep (dreaming) is essential to our well being. Studies done where people were deprived of their REM sleep found that after only 3 days, there was a marked decrease in the ability to concentrate, increased irritability as well as hallucinations.
If you are deprived of REM sleep one night, your body will make up for it by spending more time in REM sleep the next night.
Only about 80% of people dream in colour. The others dream almost exclusively in black and white.
There are several ‘common dreams' that people have, including being chased, falling, running slowly/in place and having teeth falling out.
The most common setting for a dream to take place is inside a house.
Noises, stimuli or circumstances from our outside reality or physical bodies are often incorporated into our dreams.
People that are blind dream using their heightened senses such as hearing, tasting, smelling, touching as well as with their emotions. They can see visually in a dream as well, if they lost their sight later in life.
While in REM sleep, women tend to dream about both sexes, while men seem to dream more about their own gender. As well, both women and men experience increased sexually related physical reactions during their dreams, regardless of what their dream content is.
Things we learn right before going to sleep can be remembered easier than what we learn earlier in the day.
The first recorded dreams are from as far back as 4000 BC

5 Different Types of Dreams
Regular - These dreams can be anything from crazy mixed up dream scenarios to movie like dreams that play out like real life. They are interesting and often full of fabulous or outrageous events and things, however usually stem from things like T.V programs, conversations with others and books/magazines etc., that we've read over the past several day. They arenot usually of any particular importance, nor do they hold any real or important meanings for the dreamer to gain. Enjoy these entertaining dreams!
Factual - a re-enacting of an event, area or circumstance you are currently aware of in your waking life. These dreams are usually fairly straight forward, in that they play out situations that the dreamer is already aware of, with no 'hidden meanings' to uncover. They are just a redigestion of information already in our concious minds.
Forewarning - These dreams often seem to suggest or give notice of an impending danger or unwelcome circumstances to come. These dreams can help us prepare for these events so they are less traumatic.
Prophetic/Visionary - These dreams usually foretell of important events to come. Often these dreams have an unusual clarity and vividness about them.
Inspirational/Therapeutic - these dreams are often re-interpretations of situations, relationships or circumstances in your life where you need to find a solution or decide on a course of action. This type of dream will usually serve to help you understand the situation better, or see it in a new light. Often times these dreams are the ones that lead us in a new direction in life with more hope and conviction that we are on the right path
20 Most common Dream Symbols
05 October 2009 Last Updated on 19 January 2011
There are certain common themes that people have reoccuring dreams about.
Having a reoccuring dream means you are not getting the message that your dream (sub-conciousness) is trying to give you.
If you can analyize the dream and relate it to your life, you may find you can solve a particular problem or correct a situation gone wrong. Usually, if we figure it out in 'real life', we will usually have it figured out in our dreams, and cease to have the reoccuring dream in the first place.
The following is a list of some of the most common reoccuring dreams.
Kissing
Sex
Boyfriend / Girlfriend
Nudity
Falling
Money
Water
Teeth
Houses
Colours
School
Flying
Pregnancy/Babies
Death
Running/Being chased
Parents
Body parts
Lost/Missing people or objects
Cars
Lateness
To dream about coming in contact with feces suggests there are certain negative or unclean qualities about your personality that you believe are repulsive to others. You should deal with your feelings and not hide them, regardless of whether they bring you embarrassment or shame. Let go of the negative emotions in life. This dream can also indicate someone in your life who is anal retentive.

To dream that you are unable to dispose of feces indicates that your are not ready to release or reveal your emotions. You tend to keep things bottled up inside.

According to Freud, feces represents pride, shame, economic situations, belligerence, and ownership.
Shit
Toilet
To dream about a toilet indicates a cleansing of thoughts, or discarding something that you don't need any longer.

To dream that a toilet is clogged means that you are being secretive your thoughts. They are crying out to be discharged.

To dream that a toilet is overflowing represents your wish to mentally let yourself go.
Rug

Naked
To dream that you are naked suggests fear of exposure and wrong opinions.

To dream of suddenly realizing your nudity, coupled with your attempts to cover up, suggests susceptibility to a situation.

To dream of being disgusted at the sight of a naked person represents anxiety about realizing the truth regarding the person or condition. This may symbolize your worries about a possible love affair, loss of fame, and indiscretions. On the other hand, to acknowledge another person's nakedness signifies full acceptance of that person. To dream of feeling indifferent about another person's nudity suggest the need to bravely face rejection.
Undress
To dream that you are undressing yourself signifies either a possible separation from someone you love or a possible shameful activity.

To see someone else undress represents a loss of wealth and adoration, and gaining some bad luck.

To dream that someone is undressing you represents stolen enjoyments and perilous flirtations.
Stripping
To dream that you are stripping suggests that you are reserved and introverted. You would like to be able
Sexuality
To dream about your own sexuality symbolizes the mysteries of our existence. Matters regarding life and death may be causing you some concern. In addition, it indicates that you may worry that you are no longer attractive to the opposite sex.
Satyr
To dream of Satyr suggests that you are yearning to express your sexuality rather than keep those feelings and desires pent up.
Orgasm
To dream of an orgasm symbolizes an electrifying conclusion to something. What is absolute for you? On the other hand, it may represent the lack of sex in your life and your need to express
Dead
To dream of the dead warns that you could be surrounded by too many negative individuals, and that you are staying in touch with the wrong people. You could lose things because of this. This dream may also be a way to help you deal with the loss of certain people.

If you dream about those long passed, this means that a relationship or current circumstance is similar to that long-lost person. It could be that you simply need to let go of this current situation and allow it to die.

To see your dead parents in your dream signifies the apprehension of their ultimate fate or the way you are handling the loss. You may simply need one more chance to bid them farewell.

To dream about a dead sibling, relative, or acquaintance, suggests that you are longing for them and attempting to revive the times you shared. As you move through life, dreams offer an opportunity to deal with issues involving loss and grieving.
Relatives
To dream of the sight of your relatives denotes personal involvement with your family, and the emotions associated with them. This dream mirrors some aspects about yourself.
Tie
To drLove
To dream of love symbolizes strong emotions brought by a current relationship in your waking life. It suggests joy and satisfaction with your present state in life. This may also connote the opposite, particularly a yearning to get into a romantic relationship and experience the bliss of being loved unconditionally.

To dream of a couple in love suggests that success is within reach.

To dream that your friend is in love with you indicates that you are romantically interested in your friend. You might have fallen in love with your best friend and cannot take your mind off the possibilities of taking your platonic relationship to a different level. Alternatively, the dream may also imply that you have come to recognize certain traits of your best friend and integrated them into your own character.

To dream that you are making love in public indicates a gush of sexual urges and desires. This might be a call to let go of certain inhibitions in expressing how you truly feel. Then again, your dream may be a reflection of how you see your own sexuality as it relates to political and social standards. You may be confused with your notion of relationships, sex, marriage, love, and gender differences/roles.
Gala
To dream of a gala is an
Flood
To dream that you are in a flood indicates that you should let go of some sexual fantasies. If the flood is raging, then there are emotional concerns or problems that need to be dealt with. You have hidden your feelings and they are overwhelming you. The location of the flood can relate to the area of your life that is creating anxiety. This dream may also suggest that you are overwhelming other people with your strong ideas and orders.

To dream about floods ravaging a large area and bearing down on you represents illness, failure in business, or a terrible situation within your relationship or marriage.

To dream about a gentle flood suggests that your concerns about a particular situation will soon be washed away.
Landslide
To dream of a landslide symbolizes emotions you have been pushing back for a while. These emotions continue to build up and may soon manifest in an emotional overload. Your pent-up emotions might take the form of a violent outburst. The landslide in your dream may also represent the anxieties, worries, and responsibilities you carry in life.
Delta
To dream
Flying
To dream that you are flying generally suggests a feeling of being unencumbered where previously you may have been held down.

To dream that you are flying with ease and enjoying the view indicates that you are dealing with circumstances well. You have elevated above some situation and you may have found a different point of view on things. Dreams of flying and managing your flight is indicative of your own sense of empowerment.

If you're dreaming that you are having trouble staying in flight can represent a feeling of powerlessness. You may not feel as though you control your destiny. Things may be feeling as though they are getting the best of you. Barriers like power lines, tress, or mountains can represents people or things in life that are blocking your progress. You need to figure out who these people are.

If the landscape below your flight is full of green life then you will endure momentary humiliation but once that is past, then you will reap rewards.

To dream about seeing the sun while you're flying suggests concerns that have no power over you since you will succeed in spite of them.

To dream about flying through the firmament passing the moon and other planets indicates starvation, war, and the tragedies of ancient periods.

To dream that you are flying with black wings indicates that you may encounter terrible setbacks.

To fall while you're flying represents your ruin. If you wake while you are falling, then you will manage to pull yourself back up and reestablish yourself.
Car
To dream about driving a car indicates your will to succeed, your determination, and your talents for moving from one aspect of your life to a different one. You should consider how rough or smooth the ride in this car is. It also depends whether you are the driver or just along for the ride. This will represent your role in life as either a participant or an observer. If you are in the backseat, this represents your low self-image and that you are allowing those around you to take control of your direction. You need to evaluate your self-esteem issues. This dream represents the level at which you are dependent upon others and the amount of direction you maintain within your own life.

To dream that your car is stolen suggests that your personality is being taken away from you. This could be related to a loss of employment, relationship, or another circumstance in which your sense of self plays a role. If your car is overheating, you may be spending too much effort and should take it easy or risk burning out. You could be accepting too much responsibility and this will lend itself to destruction.

To dream about being in a parked car represents that you should focus your energies on some other aspect of your life. Your current situation may be fruitless. Also, a parked car may indicate that you should slow down and take a moment to savor life. If you cannot find your parked car, then this suggests that you are lost in life and need to find direction.

To dream that you are nearly hit by a car represents that your ambitions in life may not be in line with others' ambitions. You could have also experienced a wounded ego or traumatic situation.
Down
To dream of moving downwards directly suggests that you may be doing so in life as well, whether with a poor decision or towards the wrong goal. 'Going down,' as in oral sex, may indicate that the dream has a sexual meaning.
Jumping
To dream that you are jumping signifies that you need to be more adventurous and take on more risks. You will be successful in attaining your goals.

To dream that you fail to jump means that you fear the uncertainties of life. You feel at ease in maintaining status quo.
Building
To dream of a building symbolizes your physical being. Your state of comprehension is indicated by which floor of the building you are on. If you are in the lower levels of the building, the dream reflects your base desires, sexual wants and needs.

To see a ruined or damaged building implies that you need to tackle a problem or issue in a different method. Your current system is proving to be unsuccessful. You must make major alterations. Perhaps your ego has been damaged.

To dream that you or someone falls off a building implies that you are beginning to understand the various aspects of your personality. It may also represent your anxieties regarding your ability to finish a project or reach an objective.

Animals
To see animals in your dream is indicative of certain aspects of your personality. Depending on what animal you see, it may reflect your outer appearance, your primal needs and wants, or fantasies relating to sex. Animals can represent your wild and uninhibited side. Thus, to dream that you are fighting with an animal implies that there is some aspect of your personality that you dislike or are trying to avoid. Also read about the type of animal that is appearing in your dream.

To dream that animals can talk indicates insight and intellect. Pay attention to the words it utters; the meaning being conveyed may represent your ability to achieve all that you desire.

To dream that you are saving the life of an animal indicates that you are aware of some personality traits that you have in common with the animal. In addition, you may feel as if you are lacking a particular attribute or you are insignificant in the scheme of things.

To see lab animals in your dream represents a personal attribute that you are hiding from yourself and others. You need to gain confidence and face these emotions, even if you feel as if you will be overcome by them. Be more open-minded and willing to try different things.
River
To dream of a clear and calm river symbolizes the act of floating away with the current. This relates to indecisiveness and peer pressure. The time has come to take a stand on decisions that will directly impact your life.

A river also stands for joyful pleasures, tranquility, and opulence.

To see a raging river suggests an overwhelming feeling of losing control on matters at hand.

To see a muddy and/or raging river represents chaotic times and jealousy in your life.

To dream of a river flowing with red chili represents the raw emotion, strong passion, or resentment that is flowing through you. You are looking for an outlet for these emotions.
Water
To dream of water can have many different meanings. On the surface, it represents your emotions. However, water can also be symbolic of your life force, chi, and psyche. Other meanings include a search for knowledge, spirituality, or comfort. You could need for relief from hunger or thirst.

Boiling water indicates that you are currently not in complete control of your emotions. Some previously repressed emotions may soon surface; be sure you are prepared to deal with them.

Cool, clear, calm water is an indication that your spirituality brings you great peace. You have come to a place of acceptance about your spirituality and self. Conversely, muddy water is an indication that it is time to clear your head. Get rid of excess baggage like negative thoughts and emotions. If you don't, you will not be able to find the peace.

Muddy water may also be meant to show you that your thought process is clouded and unclear. You are not making the best decisions right now. If you are in the dirty water, there is a situation in your waking life that is simply too much for you to handle. You need to admit you are in over your head and simply ask for help.

To dream that water is flooding up and over your home is an indication that you can not find peace with your emotions. You are afraid to face your inner feelings and will continue to struggle until you do so.

Finally, a dream in which you walk on water is an indication of your inner control over emotions. This is not always a good thing. You may feel the need to always be in control and as a result, may rarely let your true emotions show. Conversely, it may indicate a strong belief in oneself.
Old
To dream of something old implies an aspect in your life that you hope to change or eradicate.
House
Houses bear various meanings, from comfort, privacy, and safety.

To dream about different parts and states of your house reflect different depths of feelings, and various emotional and mental states.

The attic refers to your intellect and mind, while the basement describes the subconscious.

If the house is empty, it connotes feelings of insecurity. Shifts and changes in the house indicate change and progression of your personality and beliefs.

To dream that you are cleaning your house suggests self-improvement. It further refers to getting rid of old limiting beliefs and adopting new progressive point of views.

If you have a crowded house and you dream that your house is empty, it indicates a need to break free and live your live independently.

Old beliefs and attitudes are represented by old houses. To dream of a new house represents a new era of your life.

If you dream that someone broke into your house, you have a sense of being violated. Your personal boundaries has been crossed by someone.

To dream of a house also indicates that your subconscious is reminding you of something long forgotten, such as good traits you are no longer using.

To dream of a haunted house refers to unfinished business from the past.

A missing house suggests a feeling of being uprooted.
Cleaning
To dream that you are cleaning indicates your ability to make situations more positive and to solve pressing problems. You are learning how to replace pessimistic views and beliefs with those that are more uplifting and pleasurable. This can suggest your desire to seek inner peace and enlightenment.

To dream that you are cleaning an object means that you want to improve a certain part of your personality or character. If you are cleaning the refrigerator or oven, then it implies that you want to tackle an issue head on rather than trying to solve it gradually. Perhaps you feel as if you have reached a stagnant position in your life and you are unsure of where to go from there.

To dream that you are cleaning out a desk implies that you have decided to shed unfavorable pressures and instead follow a new path. You now comprehend the fact that you have options and choices to make; you are not stuck in the same rut.
Dog House

Viper
To dream of a viper is an indication that you are concerned that your peaceful life may soon be disrupted.
Cobra
To dream of a cobra indicates imagination, inspiration, and innovative ideas. You are being mesmerized or blindsided by a certain issue or person.
Python
To dream of a python should be treated as a warning for imminent danger, wrongdoing, and overt sexuality. Then again, it may also symbolize your willpower.

To see a python suffocate and kill its prey is a metaphor for feeling emotionally choked over stressful situations and worries in your waking life.
Reptile
To dream that you are being attacked by a reptile warns of a grave concern in your future. It further suggests a friend who will turn against and discredit you.

To dream you are safely handling a reptile symbolizes your permissiveness in the face of sarcasm and demeaning jokes from your friends. It further suggests that this bitter breakdown will lead to subsequent renewal of friendship.

To dream that you are bitten by a reptile signifies the emotional depression and anguish from losing your beloved to a rival.

To dream that a dead reptile comes back to life symbolizes an old problem whose resolution turned out to be temporary, but later became the solution.

Military



To dream of the military represents conformity and repercussions. Perhaps you are about to be reprimanded.

If you have served in the military, then this dream may reflect your recollections and actions during your service.

Action Hero

To dream about an action hero means you admire their courage or other characteristics. You may desire to be more of a hero in your life. If you were an action hero in your dream, it indicates your shortcomings as well as your attributes. You may be bravely facing your own trial or test.

Way

To dream that you have become lost or that your way has become unclear, is a warning to be careful. Your waking life affairs may fall to ruin.

Roof

To dream of your roof symbolizes your self-awareness vis-a-vis your subconscious feelings. It symbolizes a protection of your thoughts and beliefs. It is also a facade for how you perceive yourself.

To dream you are on a roof signifies euphoria from your achievements. To dream of falling off the roof suggests losing your control and having a weak standing at an advanced phase in your life.

To dream of a leaky roof suggests negative influences, distractions, and irritations. It may also suggest coming across new ideas and information. On the other hand, it may stand for a message that is finally getting across to you. This may be particularly true in the case of someone who is trying to shove his or her opinions down your throat.

To dream that the roof is caving in suggests a failure to live up to your ideals.

New

To dream of a new house suggests taking on a new character and honing new strengths. It projects your attempt to react in an emotionally mature manner.

To dream of new shoes implies overconfidence in your achievements. This may also mean threading a new path in life.

To dream of being in a new school hints of a notion that you do not belong to the new environment. It likewise expresses the desire to fit in.

In summary, dreaming of new things and places is a representation of new things and situations in your life. You might be attempting to learn and evaluate lessons from previous experiences.

News

To dream of good news denotes success in and development of your endeavors and harmonious relationships. Bad news in dream denotes the opposite, and may thus be treated as warning to brace yourself for challenges ahead.

Gift

To dream that you are giving a gift represents your kindness toward other people. You could be attempting to discuss a tricky situation with someone while seeking to find a tactful way of saying it.

To dream that you are given a gift suggests your good luck in prosperity and love. You are being recognized for a job well done and others are respecting you for it.