Dec 26
Understanding how we dream and why we dream is vital to proper dream interpretation and analysis, and one of the most fascinating areas of dreaming involves the study of babies and young children.Scientists have known for some time now that babies, and all other human beings, dream every night.Many studies have even suggested that babies begin dreaming before they are born.
What these babies dream about, of course, is still a mystery, but a recent study has shown that babies spent considerably more of their sleep time engaged in dream sleep.In the study, babies were found to spend approximately two thirds of their sleep time in the REM state, compared to an average of 15% to 20% for most adults.
In trying to understand the importance of dream sleep to young babies, scientists have theorized that REM sleep plays an important role in the development of the baby’s brain.One reason for this theory is that babies born prematurely have been seen to spend an even greater percentage of their sleep in the REM state than full term babies.Premature babies can spend up to 80% of their sleep time in the REM state.
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Dec 24
Archetypes are among the most powerful and most significant of all items found in dreams, and they are of great interest to dream interpreters and to dream researchers and scientists alike.At its simplest, an archetype is a prototype, or an original copy, of any object or experience.An archetype can also refer to the prefect example of an object – the object by which all others are judged.
This article will examine several important prototypes encountered in dream interpretation.The first of these archetypes is the animus.
The animus is a term used by psychologist Carl Jung to represent the masculine side of the female.Jung felt that women possessed a unconscious masculine imprint, and he called this imprint the animus.
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Dec 20
The objects, symbols and people we see in our dreams can be baffling and confusing at times.Dreams seem to contain their own particular language, and that language can be difficult to read for those who are unfamiliar with dream symbolism.There are a number of symbols in dreams that are thought to be universal.Some of these universal themes include flying, falling, losing teeth, and failing a test.In addition to these universal symbols, however, there are a number of other important symbols encountered in dreams.
Angels
Angels are typically seen as symbols of goodness, purity and wisdom.The appearance of angels in a dream can be a representation of the quest for spiritual goodness, or a desire to improve your live.Angels can also be symbols of enlightenment.Angels often appear in dreams as guides or teachers.The more spiritually minded often see the appearance of angels as omens or messages.
Animals
Animals encountered in dreams are often symbols of our own animal nature or baser instincts.Animals can also be used by the dreaming mind to symbolize repressed desires.
The exact interpretation of an animal dream depends in large measure on the type of animal in the dream.The key to interpreting an animal dream is to examine the nature of the animal dreamed about.
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Dec 18
Seeing arms, either your own or someone else’s in a dream is very common.While arms do not always have special significance in dreams, arms can be very significant under some circumstances.
Dreams in which details about arms remembered are likely to be significant, since it tends to be the most significant details that are remembered upon waking.Since dreams fade so quickly, if you are able to remember how arms figured in your dreams, chances are the dream had something important to tell you.
When you see your arms in a dream, especially when they represent an important part of the dream narrative, those arms may be symbols for your nurturing side, and for your desire to reach out and care for the people around you.Dreaming about arms is particularly common in people who are currently caring for, or worried about, a sick friend or family member.Reaching out with the arms in a dream is your mind’s way of telling you how important it is to connect and care for those around you. Continue reading »
Dec 18
Dreams about cheating, either being cheated on or cheating yourself, are some of the most commonly reported, and most troubling, dreams there are.Many people take these dreams as prophecies, and accuse their spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend of cheating in real life.While these kinds of dreams are sometimes valid, most times they are not.
When a dream of a cheating spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend turns out to be accurate, it does not necessarily mean you are psychic.Rather, it probably means that your unconscious mind picked up on some subtle signals that your conscious mind either overlooked or blocked out.
For instance, things like a sudden change in wardrobe, new cologne or sudden interest in fitness can often signal a cheating spouse.It is possible that your unconcious took note of all these signals during the day, and then used your dream state to send a message
In most cases, however, a dream about a cheating boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse is not about the spouse at all.Rather, the dream is most likely caused by insecurity, anxiety or guilt on the part of the dreamer.
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