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Dreams.......................
Everybody has them, but where do they come from and why do we have them???? Lets find out.
If you ever have a school reseach project or assynment on dreaming, heres heaps of info. If this is not enough, email us at jaimee_12@hotmail.com or roxy_rebel321@hotmail.com and in the subject box, put redstitch dreamers. Make sure u tell us what u want to know about dreams or we will have to send u pages and pages of stuff.

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Well.........here's the info!!!!!!!

Why Do We Dream?

...and just what ARE dreams, anyway? Scientists are still debating that one.
Remember, they haven't figured out what most of our brain capacity is used for,
much less what dreams are or why we dream...so they'll be busy on this one way
past our lifetimes! Yes, there are many theories...but nothing is 100% scientifically
proven. So perhaps it would be better to ponder a quote from a much Higher
Source, albeit a "non-scientific" one :

"For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of night,
when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Then he openeth the ears of men
and sealeth their instruction..."

Book of Job, 33:14-16

Now, don't run off screaming in fear that a bible-thumper is about to force religion
down your throat...I have listed quotes from a variety of sources to help show
people from different backgrounds how important dreams have been considered in
many cultures and spiritual belief systems, not just the ethereal types like myself.
Meanwhile, although everyone has a different opinion, it is up to the individual to
decide what dreams may mean to him or her specifically, and it all depends on
whether one looks at it from an aspect of pure scientific proof. psychology, or faith
that something more exists for us than a mere physical life; and having the ability to
experience life with spiritual enlightenment and intuition...rather than believing that
all this "stuff" called life is just a quirk of nature. There are plenty of links to other
sites that deal in all these theories & more listed on my Dream Links page (I suggest
starting with the Dream FAQ links), so I will leave that decision up to you, the
individual dreamer.

My main interest & focus is in the actual dream interpretations themselves, because
I already know why *I* dream (smile), and don't even spend time debating that
point any longer; but I didn't want to leave students doing research papers on
dreams without resources.
(Good luck, if that includes you!)

Now, on with how to get started interpreting your own dreams...or simply
remembering them, for starters. Starting & keeping a dream journal will help you
accomplish this goal.

Our dreams are the source
for those illusive,
below-consciousness feelings
that tend to dive for cover
when they meet
the light of day.
If we are persistent
about searching for
and seeking our dreams,
and our inner self,
the line between the conscious
and the unconscious
will blur.

- -- -Julia Chiapella- -

HEY, YOU! - That's right; I'm being obnoxious to get your attention: I wanted
to make sure you don't miss this one basic fact in understanding what your dreams
mean.

Your dreams are all about *YOU*

That means every character in your dream is a reflection of you and not anybody
else. Your dream about your boyfriend/girlfriend cheating on you is not about your
boyfriend, but tells you something about how YOU feel about your boyfriend...if
his character cheats on you in your dream, then it's about your fears or suspicions,
and not necessarily a precognitive dream that your sig other is fooling around on
you. Get it? Got it? Good. Onward!

Taja Sevelle has this idea pegged in one of her song's lyrics. I love the music video,
because it shows other people but they all morph into *her*. That's basically what
you are creating unconsciously in your dreams. Again: every character is a
reflection of YOUR feelings, YOUR thoughts, YOUR desires, YOUR fears. The
other characters in your dream may be playing devil's advocate, trying to get you to
see how you are acting just like your brother; being silly like your ditzy neighbor;
being maternal like your mother; showing you how your fears are holding you back
when you are too scared to even let a cool guy get next to you in your dream;
showing you that you need to get a handle on the stressful situation with your boss
before you lose it bigtime; any number of things. Only you can figure out what
these characters mean to you in your dreams. A dream interpreter can guess or
make suggestions, but the rest is up to you because we don't know these people
and you do, although oftentimes the dream's symbology will give helpful hints.

Here are the lyrics to Taja's song:

I & I

I had a dream I lived next door to me.
What I saw was fear and vanity.
I, I, I, I, me, me, me, me, I, I, I, I, me, me, me, me.
I never knew my personality,
Until I lived next door to me.
I'm the water, I'm the sky, I'm the one, 'cause I am I.

I & I, and me & me, I, I, I ... me & me.
I & I, and me & me, I, I, I ... me & me.

What struck me most about me was my decor.
I must have dressed myself for mi amour.
I saw a fool just wasting time.
Not leaving anything real behind ...

I & I, and me & me, I, I, I ... me & me.
What's my life if it's only me? I, I, I ... me & me.
It was all about me.
It was ALL about me. (I forgot about you)
It was all about ME.

I had a dream I lived next door to me (24/7). What I saw was pure insanity.
I never knew how selfish I could be,
Until I lived next door to me.

Taja Sevelle I & I/Toys Of Vanity-album

I get so many letters from Suzy Q who has a dream that Bobby Lou tried to kiss
her in her dream, and now she's all worked up thinking that this is a psychic
message from Bobby Lou that he really pines for her, too. Oh, Suzy Q...*wistful
sigh* What is more likely here, is that while you're having this hot dream about
your to-die-for guy, Bobby Lou's snuggled in bed dreaming about Buffy the
Vampire Slayer or, even worse, he's dreaming about that evil cheerleader you
despise more than 5th period Calculus. Please don't write asking me to break this
bubble, because I firmly believe in the need for the saying, "A girl can dream, can't
I?"

Remember that everything in your dreams and nightmares are all about YOU and
how you feel about things related to the other people you are dreaming about ,
(unless it's the rare precognitive dream, of course) and you're well on your way to
understanding your dreams.

Next, I talk about how to remember your dreams if you are dejectedly browsing
through this site looking at the fascinating dreams that people have, and lament that
you never, ever remember your dreams. We just can't have that; so try out the tips
and you'll hopefully be joining the others clamoring to know what that crazy dream
meant. A dream journal is also discussed. Oh, now; don't groan--this can be lots of
fun! Just think...it's an excuse to be totally self-centered for awhile and not feel
guilty.

Your Dream Journal

You can learn to remember your dreams, remember them in more detail, or
even lucid dream (discussed on another page within this site) as long as you are
dedicated and take the time to establish a habit of keeping up with the below
suggestions. Once a habit of intention to remember your dreams is established over
time, the importance is implanted on your subconscious mind (just like any habit)
and your subconscious mind will nudge you with memories of your intention to
remember your dreams over & over again until finally you do. It can take some
time if you are so mired in physical life that you never, ever even think about your
spiritual self or your dreams. If you are always bounding out of bed without a
second thought about what you might have dreamt last night, this negates the
importance of your dreams. Over the years, your subconscious mind takes you at
your word and decides dreams are not something your conscious mind cares to
know about...but while you are asleep it is much different. We *all* dream. We
have to, in order to survive.

The subconscious mind nudges or reminds you to do a habit just as it will to remind
you to have a caffeine hit (Time for coffee! Time for a cola!), a cigarette,
chocolate, chips or any other assortment of habits you may have, good or bad. It
nudges you to feel guilty for not calling Mom when you said you would. It nudges
you that it's time to feed the cat (of course the cat helps out when it plants itself in
your face as a helpful reminder).

You can make your subconscious mind work with you instead of against you in this
way, by making a conscious effort not to give in to old bad habits and create new,
more helpful habits that fall in line with what you want to accomplish. If you have a
bit of the lazybones in you or wish to overcome any bad habit, you can conquer it
with this method I read about from a great book entitled "Mastering Your Hidden
Self : A Guide to the Huna Way" by Serge King. Incidentally, if you have a bad
habit you want to quit but haven't been able to no matter how hard you tried, try
this book and concentrate on the section that describes how the subconscious mind
works, and see how much easier it is to control your bad habit. I mention all this
because many people have written to me saying they try but cannot remember their
dreams.

Now, on to some helpful tips that will help you to remember your dreams.

Keep a spiral notepad, pen & small flashlight right by your bed. Write
tonight's date on a blank page, to imprint on your subconscious mind that you
intend to remember your dreams. If you awaken during the night with a dream
memory, you can use the flashlight to write by so you don't become completely
awake. Even writing a couple key words can help jog your memory in the morning.
An alternative is to use a small cassette recorder to record your dreams, kept at the
bedside.

"Dreams are the touchstones of our character."
-Henry David Thoreau-

In the morning before you get out of bed, take the time to think about any
dreams that are still in your thoughts before you get busy with the day, and write
them in your dream journal. Try repositioning yourself into various sleeping
positions, and you may suddenly remember a dream. Ever forget a dream all day,
only to remember it as soon as your head hits the pillow that night? I don't know
WHY this works, but it does!

Don't forget to log even single dream images, or snippets. You may be
frustrated when you can't remember an entire dream, but realize that single images
can be much more important...your subconscious mind wants you to take special
notice of these messages. This goes for words or phrases that you remember, also.
Oftentimes they will be off-kilter in some way, causing you to puzzle over it during
the day. Why? So you'll puzzle over it during the day! Thinking about it will help
you decipher the message. Alot of people are driven to sites like this one, trying to
figure out why in the heck they are dreaming about teeth falling out every blasted
night! Once they find out why and take steps to deal with the issue, they no longer
have this recurring dream. That is one reason why learning how to interpret your
own dreams can be such a helpful tool for you to use during your lifetime.

Right before you fall asleep, remind yourself that you want to remember
your dreams tonight. Think about current challenges that you would like added
insight into, and tell yourself that you will dream of solutions. Also, read books
about dreams before you turn off the light, and this will keep the thought of dreams
foremost in your mind, and promote remembering. If you pray or meditate, ask for
guidance via your dreams. It is said that dreams are the language of the soul...I
believe there is even a book with that quote in the title.

When you suddenly remember a dream during the day, make special note
of what you were doing, who you were talking with and what about, and the
feelings associated with the subject. Keep a small notepad handy for these
remembrances, and write them down with your dream notes. These offer clues as
to what the dream may mean to you. For example, if you are at work and your
boss is chewing you out about something when you suddenly remember a dream
you had last night that was about being covered with manure from a big dump truck
driven by your boss, then this may clue you in to the dream's meaning. Once you
become more proficient with interpreting your dreams, you should start to lucid
dream. Once you have had a truly lucid dream, you will reach a new heightened
sense of spiritual awareness and will never be the same! You'll realize that there
truly is 'more' to life than just our physical existence. Lucid dreams are fascinating,
and I hope you don't give up the chance to find out more. I talk about lucid
dreaming later on in this webpage, and there are also links on the subject.

Common Dream Symbols

Here are a few common dream symbols.
This list is *not* meant to be comprehensive,
just a small guide to help you get started. I prefer to interpret symbols within the
context of the dream they appear in, rather than piece by piece which would leave
too much room for error. There are thousands of symbols, and it depends upon the
context of one's own personal dream as to what they all mean for him/her. Look at
it this way...a dream is like a puzzle, and although there are several pieces that are
quickly pieced together because they are so obvious, the puzzle isn't complete until
all the pieces are placed together bit by bit. Then you have the complete
picture...until then, you'll only have disjointed images that don't add up to anything
coherent, and you'll still be confused.

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