"All the things one has forgotten scream for help in dreams." - Elias Canetti
Our troubles tend to present themselves in our dreams. They can reveal concerns, fears, and nerves on things that are masked during our waking hours. One can learn much about present turmoils by paying attention to and learning from dreams and this can also bring a sense of calm and a more centered mind.
I often dream of situations that taken place in similar settings, for instance a hotel. They often have common themes and features. One recurring reverie takes place in a hotel with me running from an unknown threat or threatening person. I usually attempt to evade capture by ascending and descending elevators. Although, I have also dreamed of running up and down hallways; once in a while I am able to find an escape through an open door that leads outside to another landscape instead of the exterior of the hotel.
Through my studies and my attempts at dream interpretation, I have learned what the hotel means and why I imagine scenes with me riding elevators to allude those chasing me. The recurrence of the elements lets me know I am still dealing with the issues they represent. I keep a dream diary, which helps me track trends. If I am unable to write in my dream diary I at least take notes on the odd aspects of the fantasy so I can go back and make sense of it in the future.
Dream interpretation helps me feel more in touch with what is going on in the recesses of my mind. I feel like I can better understand my thoughts, feelings and frustrations. After all, my unburied self consciousness reveals secrets to my happiness.
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