Personal Dream #2

Last night I had a dream that was peculiar and strange. What I remember the most was that I was wearing my security uniform throughout most of the dream. I was traveling from a house to businesses and trying to find a place to meet with people and engage with them. At first I was at a house that I have never been to before, but now that I think about it I was on my home town, so it must have been a location that I’ve passed a dozen times and never noticed. In this house I saw some people I know from my university and when I asked them what they were doing, they said they were on the verge of going to a new destination, and they were gone. Not thinking anything of it, I left the house and walked up the street where I went to a local bodega and I began speaking to a woman that was there. What started as a bodega transformed into a brewery, and I spoke with the woman and helped her with some of her duties. We spoke about life, the business, and each other’s interests. With given time, I remembered her calling a man into the store and once he arrived, I felt an obligation to leave, without question or concern.
This is where my dream took an eerie shift. My dream transitioned from the establishment to me walking into a dark forest. The tall trees and dark skies consumed the forest and my vision, with dark blue clouds and deathly panorama. The emotion I was experiencing could have been comparable to a person waking through a cemetery, with fear and uncertainty. I did not know where I was or how I even got there; at this point my dream had taken a turn that was out of my control. Rainfall began to pour down from the clouds as I continued to walk and along this path that was leading me to nowhere, I found myself breathing heavily, and heard a noise above me. I couldn’t tell if it was a forest animal like a squirrel or a bird, but with branches being broken and leaves shuffling, I could comprehend that I wasn’t alone. As I looked up, I saw a pack of white wolves staring upon me with murky black eyes; I counted about five of the creatures. I gradually started to pick up the pace in my walk, hoping to evade them with no problem toward me, and without my realization I sighted dark figures closing in on me. I rubbed the raindrops of my eyes with the intent to see what these objects were and it developed into black wolves that were approaching me. With all the creatures that surrounded me, I counted about 15 wolves, and I was filled with terror. Reluctantly enough, they did not make any sudden movements, only when I began to walk faster. They followed my trail and increased their speed as I did, and I started to run, hoping to outrun the wolf pack that was in pursuit of me.
With no idea where I was running except to escape from the forest beasts, I accelerated into a different part of the forest, and ahead of me was a mountain. It was on top of a large hill, and I grasped the feeling that this was my only chance of escape. I was filled with adrenaline, breathing forcefully and I must’ve ran up the hill so fast that I outrun the group of wolves halfway up the mountain. Looking back I saw nothing, and I was nearly at the top of the mountain, and this is where my dream ended very suddenly. After doing some research about what symbolism wolves have, I learned a few things about their meanings in terms of dreaming about them. According to Debbie Edwards, writer of “Wolves in Dreams- Meanings and Interpretations,” she mentions that “a white wolf can represent someone or something that is directly influenced by spiritual communication or teachings. Someone that would be very knowledgeable or connected spiritually could be represented by a white wolf. It can also represent the purity of a message that is delivered by a spiritual presence.” In her article, she also makes reference to a black wolf “A black wolf can represent a more carnal nature or a situation that pertains to material and physical things. For example, some people will dream of wolves that represent the presence of specific people in their life.”
In regards to the white wolf, I find this very interesting only because I am what you would call a religious person but do believe that there is a God. Coming from a Roman Catholic background, I do believe in a Heaven and Hell, as well as God and the Devil. As far as a spiritual connection, maybe a supreme entity or entities was trying to connect to me through my dreams. Maybe they are symbolic to a group of people that I will meet the future that will try to influence me about the word of God, I have no idea. What I do know is that there is a connection that is trying to be matched, and I have to try to be open minded to what may come. As far as the black wolves, they can represent anyone. From a group of people I know that share a connection with each other, to people who are my friends but are secretly my enemies, to peers in the past that have unfinished business with me, the meaning can be perpetual. What I can perceive from my own thoughts of running from the creatures may indicate that I am afraid of what they may have in store whether it’s positive or negative.
Also, mountains in dreams have great symbolism as well. To see mountains in your dream signify many major obstacles and challenges that you have to overcome. If you are on top of the mountain, then it indicates that you have achieved and realized your goals. You have recognized your full potential. Alternatively, mountains denote a higher realm of consciousness, knowledge, and spiritual truth. To dream that you are climbing a mountain signifies your determination and ambition. That’s where I feel the mountain plays a role in my subconscious thoughts. I am a student striving to become a professional, involved with many activities that will benefit me in the future. I work two jobs that will ultimately create a strong consistent work ethic that will transport into any field that I enter. I also have thoughts of not doing enough to ensure the advancement of myself, which is metaphoric to me not reaching the top of the mountain. I will reach the top of the mountain one day, reaching most of my desires and fulfilling my goals. I just have to be strong and face any obstacles that will come across me and overcome them to the best of my ability.
#DreamswithWolves #SpirtualConnection #MountainTop #Running #TransitionalDreams #DarkForestDreams #FaceyourFears

Sources : http://psychology1.knoji.com/wolves-in-dreams-meanings-and-interpretations/

Let me help you understand your Dreams!

If anyone out there has been having weird dreams lately or dreams that they don’t understand, leave a comment with a description of your dream, what you may feel about them and what emotions you were experiencing. I will try my best to answer and analyze your dream in a non-judgmental and open way.  Thank you ahead of time.

Dreamworld

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I wrote this years ago but wanted to share this here. Oldie but goodie.
 
Dreamworld

She is merely a muse for the arts of many men,
An archetype in the dreams of the dreamers….
Seen in many colors she is rarely experienced in her truest hue….often caught in fantasy,
few visit her in reality.
 She lives in a space few find or comprehend.
Longing for lock key combination
With clockwork consistency—she awaits a planted arrival.
Perhaps she is just a dreamer too. She lives inside a world of hopeful heartbeats,
Dreaming eyes, and committed ones.
A world where love dreams do come true.
Maybe she is not a dreamer at all, but a queen.
 Balancing acts and performances
Do not impress or keep her mind.
Her interest is peaked by the mind of a king,
The art of his heart,
And maintained through the newness of
Poetry In motion they…

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Remembering your Dreams

Ever had a dream so fascinating, so vivid that when you awoke, you could not remember anything from it?  If you are that person who has trouble remembering the events of your dream, don’t feel dull, it happens to all of us.  Remembering your dream is a process that is not obtained easily and does not happen automatically.  Recalling events of your dreams is an exercise that takes time and diligence for it does not happen overnight.  I recall myself having great dreams only to wake up and have it escape my memory.

If you are interested in learning how to remember your dreams more often, take a look at these simple steps that will allow you to recall your dreams and be able to analyze them more effectively.  To begin, you have to make a conscious decision to want to remember your dreams.  This is the basis of grasping onto those dreams that leave you in wonder when you have them.  You have better chance remembering dreams if you mentally tell yourself that you want to remember them.  Second, have a pen or pencil with a paper pad within easy reach of your bed.  It can be any kind of note taking material so when you first awake from your dream, you are in easy reach of the pad and writing down everything that you remember.  Have it near your bed, a night stand, counter, anywhere where you can grab it without making slim to any movement what so ever.  Keep in mind that if you use an alarm clock to wake you up through those harsh mornings, it should be close to you as well for easy access. 

Distractions or noises that interrupt you peacefully waking up will interfere with you remembering your dream.  What this means is any little distractions that causes your mind to think of anything else besides your dream will disturb the memory you have when you first awake.  This involves any major movements, loud noises, lighting and anything else that will deter you from thinking about your dreams.  If you remain in the same position as you were sleeping, keeping your eyes closed and recalling your dreams, you will have a better chance remembering a lot more of the dream you just dreamt of.  As soon as you wake up, remain still and focus on the dream you just had, so the memories of it are still fresh and distinctive in your head.

Try and adequate sleep on a daily basis, for this helps you have more consistent dreams instead of dreamless nights.  People who sleep less than six hours have a hard time remembering dreams.  Make sure to keep a journal specifically for the dreams you are having so you can get in the motion of disciplining yourself to do so.  This way you can write down memories, emotions, scenery and places you saw, and other things that can trigger dreams or even past dreams that may be reoccurring.  Also, if you have the same dream the next day, or next week, jot that down also. A dream that repeats itself is a dream upon which we should all concentrate. It might have a special meaning.  Now if you are the type of person who has difficulty sleeping or getting enough sleep at night,  don’t put your focus on this exercise, get some real sleep.  By doing this, will you open up the door in remembering your dreams more successfully.

Dream Facts

I thought it would be interesting to display and also learn some new dream facts that I have yet to discover. The world of dreams is something that may be familiar to all people, but distant in the reality of what dreams promotes us to think and feel.  Take a look at this interesting facts.

 

Did You Know?

1. Every human dreams. There are tons of people who can’t remember their dreams when they wake up, but they still get them
2. Human beings spend roughly around 6 years of their lifetime dreaming
3. Sometimes we dream outside of our REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement)
4. Thousands of years ago, the Egyptians were the first to create a dream dictionary in 4000 B.C.E
5. We roughly spend around 1/3 of our lives sleeping
6. People who suffer from a personality disorder lack dream activity
7. Our brains tend to be way more active when we sleep, than when we’re awake
8. Humans tend to have around 3 to 7 dreams a night. We dream around 2 to 3 hours in a whole night
9. 90% of the dream is lost the first minute we wake up
10. Men tend to dream about men more than women, and women dream about people of both genders
11. Drug withdrawal can cause more intense dreams. People who also quit alcohol and smoking experience heavier dreams and nightmares
12. You can lucid dream for up to 30 minutes if trained properly
13. It’s impossible to dream when you’re snoring
14. Babies don’t dream of themselves until they reach the age of 3
15. More women than men experience deja-vu in their dreams (eg. you have been in the dream before)
16. People who experience Sleep Paralysis hear voices and see strangers in their rooms
17. Nightmares happen more to kids than adults
18. Blind people dream. Their dreams are auditory if they were born blind. If they became blind at an early age, they still dream of what they remember
19. Did you know around 100 000 drivers a year crash going in and out of sleep in their cars
20. Thousands of people suffer from sleep apnea in America
21. Men get erections in their REM sleep and women have an increased blood flow to their vaginas
22. You can translate over 5000 dream symbols
23. The word “Nightmare” was used a long time ago for a female spirit who besets people at night while sleeping
24. On average, dogs sleep around 10 to 13 hours a day
25. The colder your house is, the worse your dreams are.      They say that if your room is at an average temperature, you have better sleeps
26. Your body burns more calories sleeping than it does in the day time
27. Information that we learn before we go to bed tends to stick with us longer than information any other time
28. On average, cats sleep 10 to 15 hours a day
29. If you avoid your sleep for more than 10 days, you will die
30. A giraffe sleeps for only 2 hours a day

Source: http://www.dreamdictionary.org/dreaming/dream-facts/

 

Dream Stages

Everyone sleeps.  All humans, all mammals, almost every living creature experiences a state of solitude and rest.   Sleep is divided into two distinct states known as non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM). These two states occur in a roughly 90 minute cycle which is repeated 5 to 6 times a night and include four stages of NREM and REM. NREM sleep is the sleep from which REM sleep emerges.  There are stages that introduce our psyche into the dream state which we begin to dream.  There are approximately 5 stages of sleep that you slowly develop into, with the first stage taking only a couple of minutes to enter, and kick starts the first sleep cycle.  Stage 2 is the main gateway that allows our brain to process into the next three stages and our brain waves become very active that they eventually reach REM sleep.

Before reaching REM cycle, you most commonly reach stage 3 and 4 which can be also called Delta sleep, where the brain dramatically slows down activity.  This is achieved after the first 15-20 minutes of a person falling asleep and is considered the “deepest” sleep cycle.  After sleeping within the delta sleep, the brain begins to pick up movement and engagement again which caused REM sleep.  REM sleep or Rapid Eye Movement is when there is rapid eye movement, accelerated heart rate and respiration, and muscle relaxation.  REM sleep is the fifth and last stage of sleep that occurs in the sleep cycle, which repeats itself about five times throughout a period of sleep REM sleep is the stage of sleep in which dreaming takes place and is thought to allow for the organization of memories and the retention of learning. 

A Dream of Mine…

Last night I had a really strange dream, a dream that I knew I had to document as soon as I awoke.  Dreams are very interesting because they can put you in any position, area, or feeling.  My dreams are almost never normal.  The constructions of my dreams make reality seem alternate at its best.  My dream begins with myself in a classroom setting but with the environment of a hospital room, with patient beds, waiting chairs and life monitors in the room.  I’m in a bed with a book with a teacher of mine giving a lecture and I see a couple of people I have class with at school, and some people I interact with. 

One thing that you should know about dreams is no one in your dream is ever imagined from imagination, anyone that is in your dreams is someone you have met or encountered sometime in your life.  People that you may not notice there such as the clerk from the supermarket, the gas station attendant, the girl you seen at the mall with her mother walking holding hands, anyone that you meet in your dream is a real person.  This adds mystery to the dreams that have characters that are influential, important, or minor in dreams that one may have. 

As the classroom lecture begins, a friend of mine is mocking a girl that is actually in one of my video editing and production classes this semester, and with the constant pestering my friend makes to my classmate, she immediately runs out of the hospital room or “classroom.”  Out of instinct, I decide to check on her because I have a caring nature and I hate to see someone cry.  As soon as I left the room, I meet with her and try to calm her down.  After calming her down, we decide to grab a snack from the vending machine two floors up and walk into the elevator.  We took the elevator to the appropriate floor where we see a woman and her small toddler son who are entering the elevator with a businessman and his partner.  I did not know the people who were in the elevator nor did I catch their faces or who they were.  After walking to the vending machine, a man in a yellow shirt bumps into me and passes me by and my classmate looks at me in confusion.  

As we head back to the classroom, we waited for the elevator to come only to find that the businessman and his partner were lying unconscious on the floor with blood all over them.  Frightened and disturbed, I began walking away from it to look for help and as I turned the corner, the man in the yellow shirt stood at the end of the hallway, tainted with red stains all over his torso.  I felt the immediate connection between the dead bodies and the man in the yellow shirt and ran for my life with my classmates down the stairs.  As we hit the floor we originally were located, my friend seemed to disappear and the man with the bloody shirt was on a pursuit to find me.  We reached the bottom level of the hospital which miraculously transformed into an elementary school setting with wooden floors, classroom doors with opaque windows, and paper canvases taped on the walls. 

Still trying to make an effort to outrun the crook, I find a corner where I feel I am safe and I can take a breather.  Looking around to ensure my surrounding was clear, I felt the man behind me and he began shooting toward me with barely missing by an inch.  I ran around the corner of the middle of the hall and at the corner was the man who had just revealed himself.  I was running so fast that I couldn’t stop myself, and in an accelerated sequence, I was shot twice with still enough adrenaline to run toward him and give me a punch with all my brute force.  Knocking him down, I felt a strong sense of fury and was compelled to retaliate against this man that had been chasing me.  I grabbed the gun that he shot me with and the man held up his hands covering his face screaming “No! Don’t shoot me!”  Without even thinking, I pulled the trigger and the bullet ricocheted of the boiler or gas container that so happened to be near the man with the yellow shirt.

What followed was an aerial shot of the building which was covered in a massive smoke cloud due to the explosion I caused from shooting the gas container.  This is where my dream came to an end, and I woke up moments later.  I made notes of it onto my itouch device so I would be able to recall the details from the dream and it allowed me to come to the realization.  What I got overall from my dream was that the choice that I made affected everyone around me.  Despite of my feelings, my mind state, or my preferences, the choices that I make can affect the ones that are around me, metaphorically the friends that I have or the ones that I love.  I have to learn to make wiser decisions, and essentially think before I act.  Acting upon impulse is never the smartest way and can have repercussions in that respect, so think before you act to generate the best possible outcome.

First Dream Book???

Did you know that the first dream dictionary ever known was in 4000 B.C.E by the Ancient Egyptians?  Dreams have existed since the beginning of time but were not able to be properly documented.

Personal Dreams

One of my intentions of this blog is to share my own personal dreams, and to provide a point of view about them and briefly analyze them.  If anyone has ever had dreams that were similar to this, or similar circumstances, please feel free to add them, that way we can learn from each other.

In my blog, I want to share my understanding of dreams, what they mean and what are the stages of dreaming. I also want to inform those how people can learn from their own dreams, offer insight on my own dreams, and look at the symbolism within dreams. Dreams are a part of everyone’s daily life, unless you are an insomniac, then in this case eventually you will dream with your eyes open. But dreams are an interesting topic because they leave people in awe from what they just dreamt about. It leaves people in fascination for what they just conceived through their own subconscious. In a later post I will get more in depth about how your brain works when you are in a dream state. Anyone who cares to share their own dreams are more than welcome to.