Seeing patterns with the same message.

I haven't written in a while, as I've been on overload with my dreams. The full moon as had me reeling. I can barely keep up with writing out my nightly visions and then try to discern their messages.

What I've noticed over the last two weeks is despite the frequency and variety of action happening each night, they all lead back to one theme or concern. Fear.  Yes, good old fashioned, ever present FEAR. Sigh. So now what?  The message is clear, I'm not addressing my emotional state. I need to take stock of where I'm at and where I want to go.

Personally, I'm on the verge of changing my life drastically, but I'm still in limbo. I've been telling myself to chill, to take a wait and see approach and not get to crazy about making plans and what not. Outwardly, I appear calm, but my dreams are screaming fear. So there is a big disconnect here. Oh, I was kidding myself I had my anxiety under control, as I felt less anxious inwardly, but it appears my mind is still not convinced.

So dreamer, when you have multiple dreams with the similar action going on, but the rest of the dream doesn't seem to make any sense or that it's even about you (as you're not a character in the dream or for that matter, anyone you know), look to the emotion upon waking up. How you feel is what the dream is really trying to convey, but in so many different ways you almost miss the point.

We tend to want to analyze each symbol and squeeze as much as we possibly can out of each sequence, but that can leave you exhausted and simply just uninterested. Keep it simple dreamer and I think you'll get the message sooner and clearer.

Sleep well.

Dreamer

http://www.envisiondreams.com/

How being chased is a good sign.

For the last week or so, I've been having dreams of being chased. Whether it's outside in the dark, inside a home, or up a mountain, I have a pursuer that is relentless.  I wake from my slumber exhausted, but still have no idea what I'm running from. 

Let's face it. We all have fears that we don't want to look in the face. We rather sweep them under the rug and act like they don't exist so we can go about our lives with out adding on more to worry about. However, this type of dream is nudging you to pay attention. It's saying "hey, this thing isn't going away until you face it head on" and so night after night, there I am running or sneaking around trying not to get caught by whatever it is or wants. 

Although, in each dream I stopped being chased and turned around or went heading for my attacker, when I reached him or her, it was someone I knew and I became more mystified as to why I would be afraid of that person. At the end of each dream, I reached the top, I saved the day or whatever, yet I still didn't feel like I accomplished anything. I still wake up afraid. 

So how can being chased be a good sign? Easy dreamer, because it's telling me something is off and I need to pay attention. Even though outwardly, I don't appear overly anxious or consumed with something, subconsciously my mind is racing with FEAR!  So, to quiet this all down and get some rest I have to start asking myself some questions. First, what's the biggest thing going on in my life right now? How will or is this affecting my life-emotionally, financially, socially, etc. Do I really have a handle on this and feel I'm moving toward a resolution I can live with? If so, what else is going on and why is it a concern?  The questioning should go on until it strikes a cord that "yeah this is bothering me". 

I encourage you to write down your questions and answers, so you can see that you've covered all bases. You may want to make a square and section it off to 4 areas: love, money, emotions, health or something like that.  You won't understand your fear until you identify it, so this is an exercise in investigation. 

Once you've identified the fear,take another sheet of paper and do a pro an con's list. With each con, attach an emotion to it so you get better clarity of why you're afraid of it. For example, starting my own business, pro: I'm my own boss con: I have to do everything-feeling-overwhelmed.  As you begin to see the con's and feelings attached you then can decide what are your top 3 con's. Now you have a recipe for action, as 1) you've identified your biggest fears about an issue 2) you understand your feelings about the fear  and 3) you can decide which item you want to address first. 

The next step is to not be in this alone! Take this point seriously dreamer, as no lasting change can be done alone. Talk to your best friend, seek out a colleague, or hire a therapist or life coach to see you through.  You'll be so glad you did, as you can resolve issues that seem insurmountable. 

Stop the chase and live your dream.

Blessings,

Dreamer

http://www.envisiondreams.com/

What is frozen in your life?

A common image in dream life is that of something frozen. Whether it's a lake, ice cubes, a rope of ice crystals, the message is the same, you are repressing, rejecting or denying something in your waking life. So what is that you don't want to surface?

We all have things that we don't want to feel or experience, as we've labeled them as being difficult, harsh, not part of the reality we want, etc. Basically, there is a fear there. Your dream is trying to awaken you to those feelings, so you can address them and move toward what you really want and can become in your life.

I recently had a dream that I was living in a group home with my husband. Our dog was also there. My husband and I were changing clothes in different scenes of the dream.  A friend was also living there, but I wasn't ready to acknowledge that person.  My husband and I were focused on walking our dog, but couldn't locate him. We found him outside in the care of several children. It was a sunny day. At first our dog was in a pit with a girl that was shoveling something into a barrel. Next he was with two girls laying down. He looked miserable and had a rope of ice wrapped around his neck, not tightly, but he didn't like it. I then woke up.

What I take away from this dream are several kernels of information. 1) my husband and I are making changes, though what those changes will be are still undetermined. Changes in what are roles will be and how we relate to the world. How the world views us, hence our outward appearance. 2) we have obligations, our dog for one and want to make sure we fulfill those obligations. However, something is not being addressed as evidenced by the dog being unhappy, shoveling something into a barrel, the frozen rope is a denial of something deeper. 3). The group home is interesting, as I work as a social worker with the mentally ill who often live in group home situations. So, do I consider my current state of functioning as mentally ill? Hmm, very interesting.

You get the general idea, that I'm not allowing certain concerns to surface because there is a fear there. Perhaps, that I'm not making the right decisions and that I'm not using all my resources available to help with those decisions and of course, I'm concerned how my decisions will effect my family.

So, what is frozen in your life dreamer? What are you not letting come to light? Don't be afraid, but do some examination, as in the end talking about your fears will set them free so you can make informed decisions about living the life you truly want.

Blessings as always,

Dreamer


http://www.envisiondreams.com/

Speaking your truth.

Are you hiding from your own truth today? Are you keeping quiet about how you really feel about yourself, a situation, or an experience because you're concerned about the reacation of others?

Answer me this. If you fail to act on how you truly feel, who will it hurt? If the answer is no one, then you have your answer. Keep quiet. But if you truly feel that your words need to be heard, choose wisely my dreamer.

Speaking your truth is important as it lets other's understand your values and why you think and act the way you do. However, are you projecting your values onto another and wanting to voice your "turth" because your "right" about something, or is it out of true concern for those involved?

When speaking your truth, you want to come from a place of graditude for that person's contribution, no matter how pultry you believe it to be. In life, we do a lot of assuming about people and situations, but we usually don't know what's truly going on.  Your verbal lashing can create a situation that is much more negative then it started out to be.

What I'm getting at here is to check out the situation a little further before you speak your concerns or dissatisfaction about something.  I'm not saying go around the entire office and engage in gossip to find out your answers, but rather check in with that person directly or prehaps their best buddy to see if something is going on that is affecting their behavior.  Come to them humbly, out of concern and saying they just don't seem like themselves as evidenced by x,y and z and you want to know if life is going alright. This will either open the flood gates, be met with anger or confusion.  If you get the anger response, try not to react in the similar manner-which I know from experience can be super difficult.   Remember, their behavior is exactly that, you don't own it, they do. 

If you receive a verbal lashing for checking up on them, speak minimally and when they're done express your concern straight forward, like "wow, I guess you're having a difficult time. If you want to really talk about it I'm available" and then exit.  The person will most likely be embarrassed. If you can,  give the person a few days to cool off, but if this a work performance issue perhaps it can't wait until the next day.  Again, start your conversation off with positive statementments about their character and/or contributions and then how their recent behavior isn't in-line with that.  Tell them your expectations and ask them how it can be rectified.

By speaking your truth you allow the other person to know you at a deeper level.  Be genuine and loving as you can be.  Sometimes there is just no easy way to approach someone, but by expressing your own difficulty they will see your heart.

Living from a place of integrity benefits all involved. Be open to the process. Be gentle.

Blessings,

Dreamer

http://www.envisiondreams.com/

The Power of 3

In our nightly dreams patterns often emerge, though most of the time subtle. For me, many things show up in 3's.   I call it the Power of 3, as to me it represents the trinity of Father, Son and Holy Ghost or the mind, body and spirit.  Three in-one synthesizes all living things and is considered representation of Heaven. 

If you're not particularly spiritual, 3 can embody wholeness and fullfilment. It's the manifestation of all our efforts, therefore it's a form of self expression.

Three embodies several hidden meanings, which of course can always include negative traits. I will not focus on those aspects, as my intention is to get you to see patterns in your dreams.

Once you begin to see objects, people or whatever in numbers you can begin to relate back to what that number means to you. It could be your birthday, an anniversary, and the like. However, the meaning of the 3 is not revealed until you look at the action of the dream.  What are the characters doing in the dream? What is the end result of their behavior? How do you feel upon awakening?  What colors are present during the dream-as I believe the colors correspond to our chakra's which gives you even more information to consider!

Don't get overwhelmed dreamers. Just try to start seeing the patterns and what those numbers mean to you. Then you can begin to unravel the meaning.

Have fun!

Dreamer

http://www.envisiondreams.com/

Cutting away the old. Rejoice in it.

This morning at 3 AM, I woke up almost panicked as I had a dream I killed a man by stabbing him with a knife in his chest.  Then it moved on to 3 women at an agency demanding that I do a ballarine pose in order to be feed. Well, that's the gest of it. I won't go into to further details.

When you have a dream of killing, don't worry, as it represents a part of yourself which is no longer serving you and is being cut way (the knife). It's letting you know that old attitudes, thoughts and/or behaviors are being disguarded and that you're allowing yourself to grow. This is a very powerful, positive symbol that you can rejoice in.

Personally, I've been waiting for a sign that my inner work was creating the changes I so desired and I received confirmation. It's like a memo stating, yes you're on the right track, keep it up. However, the ballet pose indicates that my soul is still unsure of what that new self is going to be. I'm okay with that, as I'm still trying to figure out the bigger picture and know more work is ahead of me.

When you think of your situation, what things are no longer serving you? What do you feel is keeping you stuck in old patterns that just aren't any fun or seem like a dead end? Take a look at your life and see what commitments you've made that are draining vs fun and of interest. This will allow you to further reflect on what is important to you and what you can let go, maybe at least eventually.  I just want you to begin to notice in all of your daily activities, of where your enjoyment comes from and where it's drained away. This will allow you to see where some changes may be needed so you have more satisfication in your life.

We all have areas in our lives that needing trimming from time to time. Get rid of that dead wood, that's holding your back from feeling happy. Maybe it's old feelings from the past, a troublesome friendship, or issues with your physical health. Are you tired of being sick and tired? If so, help is out there to get you to where you want to be, you just have to be willing to ask the right people.

So, dreamers have no fears as your dreams want to lead you to health and wholeness.

Blessings,

Dreamer
http://www.envisiondreams.com/

What's the message?

Each morning I wake from my slumber to sit for a few minutes to write out my dreams from the pervious night. Sometimes, I recall four or five. Other times just a fragment of one. Some stick with me throughout the day and others just seem to be left overs from the day's happenings.

So, when do you decide to work with a dream or just let it drift away from memory? Good question, since I've have a stock pile of journals with dreams that haven't been interpreted yet.

If you look at dream experts like Carl Jung, Jermy Taylor, and Robert Gongloff, just to name a few, they believe that each and every dream holds great significance for expanding your awareness about yourself, others and the world.  Dreams expand your imagination and your ability to problem solve as they allow you to evolve into your "higher self". Now that's powerful stuff!

I was hooked on this dreaming stuff and was reading anything I could get my hands on. However, I was still baffled by the amount of information coming to me. I felt responsible to sit and work with it for hours throughout the week. What I found is, that's no fun and creates frustration, which in turns blocks your imagination and no message is received.

I decided then and there, I needed a break from reading about dreams and just let the dreams flow.  I wanted to get comfortable, just dreaming. Yes my fellow dreamers, just dreaming. Once you let those flood gates open, it's amazing what pours in. I stopped having expectations of having dreams or what they could mean. I stopped hoping for a solution or an insight to the message. Do I still want to receive a message? You bet, but I seldom go to sleep hoping one is on the way. I had to let go of the process. Stop controlling the flow. I realized when I was dreaming, I was saying in my dream "I'm dreaming" and then wanting to control it, but then the dream would stop or I'd just wake up. Well, that was no fun.

Now I just go to sleep and don't focus on recalling or the hidden message. Upon awaking, I write down as much as I can and let the rest go. I'm only compelled to interpret what I sense is important. I've let my intution begin to guide this process. The rest is left for times when I want to go back and try working a dream using various techniques just for FUN.

So, the bottom line is dreamers. Your dreams do mean something, but don't get caught in a cycle of finding the message in each one. You will know when a dream has particular significance for you to pay attention to. Then spend your energy working with. Don't forget to use different mediums in the process; drawing, a poem, single out one element and so on to assist in your uncovering its intention.
But remember too, just to sit with it. Meditate on it and more should be revealed.

Happy dreams,

Dreamer
http://www.envisiondreams.com/

Traveling on to become your best

A common dream is one of traveling. Traveling can signify the need for rest and relaxation, a change is needed in your routine, or that to look at something in a new way.

Last night I dreamt I was in a gift shop or book store and came across an old travel book. Can't recall for what country. I open it up and realize someone has left numerous pieces of paper inside with personal notes about interactions with her children, fun travel facts, and photos. I realize it belongs to a woman at work and she must have mistakenly denoted the book. I feel urged to give it back to her and the dream goes on, but that was the important part.

A book is information. If the book is open it could mean I grasp it's content easily. If it's closed I'm not prepared yet.  Also, it can mean I'm making progress towards my goals. Look to what the book is about. In this case travel. Does it mean I'm moving on from something or that I want a vacation? The book in this case, didn't seem to do with me, but about another person. It belonged to someone who had cherished memories hidden inside.  Travel often times is with those you love and cherish, thus creating memories.  What is it that I need to give back to someone? What memory needs to be created or revisited?

I have fond memories of travel with my parents and husband. I'm currently considering a trip this winter. But what nags at me is the woman in the dream. What is her role? Or is that yet to be known?

What I do know is travel provides information, which you often share with others. Don't discount other people's experience, as their knowledge is valid. I will keep my eyes open for an experience on the horizon and how I may aid someone in their travel, their life journey, their cherished moments.

Traveling is not just about going to a new place, but an inner journey to fulfill who you are meant to be. You're current state of restlessness is a sign that a change is wanted and that you are ready. Enlist the help of others, as no signficant change can be created alone. You're in a preparation phase right now, which is perfect as you're gathering information, perhaps from a book to travel to your new higher self.

I say happy travels to you my fellow dreamer. As life is rich and full. Enjoy your journey.

Live your dream,

Dreamer
http://www.envisiondreams.com/

Most of us have the dream of leaving our jobs

Another day in the office. The same grind, day in and day out. We long for an escape of epic proportions, but here we sit with no plans to change our duldrums.

Most of us fantasize about leaving our jobs. About how good life will be if we didn't have to deal with our boss, our co-workers, our clients, etc, etc. But we always talk ourselves out of any action, as we believe at our core level we can't "make it" in the world any other way.

We limit ourselves to possibility when that happens. We are not being true to our souls.

Often, the desire to leave our job is a symptom of general unhappiness with our lives.  Most of us have aspects of our lives that we truly enjoy, but  there is something that is overshadowing our happiness. Look to what is at the core of this unhappiness. We often place blame on our choice of careers, our spouse, our ex, or whatever, rather then taking time to get a clear picture of what our dream is for our life.

Just this afternoon, I came home and took a nap, as I've been having bouts of insomnia. I told myself I would only lay down for 1 hr, which turned into 2. However, in that time I had a dream of being in a car, in the passenger seat.  I didn't know where we were headed. Something about 6-16 and then the driver's side door opens, almost hitting my boss who was riding a bike.

What does all this mean? That I feel that I'm not in charge right now. Someone else is in the driver's seat and that the door is still open to my current job. Am I thankful I'm employed? Yes by all means, but is it my "dream job", no!  What does 6-16 mean? If you look to numerology, you add the numbers, so 6 +1 +6 = 13. You then add 1+3=4. Four means self discipline, organization, productivity, wholeness and unity.

What do I take from the numbers? To me, it means my job is serving more then just a pay check right now, though I may want to make a change, the time isn't right. I need to hold off.

My dreams assist me in making decisions in my life. Even though, it may not be what I want to hear or understand at the time, I've come to trust my dreams, as I'm working on a bigger dream for my life.

What is your big dream for your life? Have you figured it out yet? Have you told anyone? Or do you have it down to the very last detail? What is holding you back from the first steps of implementation?

Happiness in life comes from trusting yourself and listening to your inner needs. Your gut, intution, your soul, whatever you want to call it.  Set some time aside to really think about your life and what elements you like and what you could leave behind. Maybe you really want to leave your job, but for what? Start to make a plan and watch your happiness quotion grow.

Live your dream.

Sincerely,

Dreamer
http://www.envisiondreams.com/

Welcome to Dreams R Good

I'm excited to share with everyone the concept of dreaming. In our culture nightly dreams are seldom discussed, as they're considered too presonal or strange. However, dreams are a gateway to understanding yourself better, so you can live the life you truly want.

We all dream and we all have a dream for our life. By sharing both of these you allow others to create connections, gain insight to self and the world and help one other achieve a desired outcome.

My intent to take the stigma out of dreaming as something "new age", "metaphysical", or the like. Dreams are valid and have been used for thousands of years to make important decisions, as kings, warriors and other leaders lived and died by the information contained in dreams. Dreams are good for you and they're fun to discuss.

Remember, set your intention each time you go to bed, to recall your dreams. You'll be surprised in what you remember.

Happy dreaming.

Dreamer

http://www.envisiondreams.com/