The Journey of Dream Interpretation
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
How to Interpret Dreams
Dream Central's Unique Method of Dream Analysis
In the article “Dream Central’s Unique Method of Dream Analysis,” Dream Central describes how to interpret dreams. First of all, you need a notebook to record your dream. If you don’t like writing, you can use a cassette recorder to record your dream, but you will still eventually have to write it down. Furthermore, only write down the dreams you feel are important. When they are important, “you will feel it in your bones” (unknown). Second of all, you need to tell yourself that you will remember your dreams. Dream Central also gives tips on the proper way to sleep such as how many hours of sleep you need, etc. In addition, Dream Central said you need to recognize the theme before you do anything else. Next, you need to figure out where that theme can be seen in your life. Then you can begin to look for symbols – universal and personal. Dream Central gives generic examples of both.
This website was very useful. I learned that the reason why I don’t remember my dreams most nights is because I don’t get enough sleep during the weekdays. I also wake up to an alarm almost every morning; this is another thing Dream Central suggested not doing when trying to remember dreams. This website made me think that maybe sometimes I should keep track of my dreams. They are always very peculiar, and before all the research I have done on dreams, I never would have thought my bizarre dreams could symbol something in my life. Additionally, I always have random people in my dreams. Before reading this article, I never would have thought they could represent characteristics, good and bad, of me. I thought that was really interesting to learn.
unknown. "Dream Central's Unique Method of Dream Analysis." Dream Central. Dream Central, unknown. Web. 21 Apr 2010. http://www.sleeps.com/analysis.html.
In the article “Dream Central’s Unique Method of Dream Analysis,” Dream Central describes how to interpret dreams. First of all, you need a notebook to record your dream. If you don’t like writing, you can use a cassette recorder to record your dream, but you will still eventually have to write it down. Furthermore, only write down the dreams you feel are important. When they are important, “you will feel it in your bones” (unknown). Second of all, you need to tell yourself that you will remember your dreams. Dream Central also gives tips on the proper way to sleep such as how many hours of sleep you need, etc. In addition, Dream Central said you need to recognize the theme before you do anything else. Next, you need to figure out where that theme can be seen in your life. Then you can begin to look for symbols – universal and personal. Dream Central gives generic examples of both.
This website was very useful. I learned that the reason why I don’t remember my dreams most nights is because I don’t get enough sleep during the weekdays. I also wake up to an alarm almost every morning; this is another thing Dream Central suggested not doing when trying to remember dreams. This website made me think that maybe sometimes I should keep track of my dreams. They are always very peculiar, and before all the research I have done on dreams, I never would have thought my bizarre dreams could symbol something in my life. Additionally, I always have random people in my dreams. Before reading this article, I never would have thought they could represent characteristics, good and bad, of me. I thought that was really interesting to learn.
unknown. "Dream Central's Unique Method of Dream Analysis." Dream Central. Dream Central, unknown. Web. 21 Apr 2010. http://www.sleeps.com/analysis.html.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Attempting to Interpret Dreams
For my interaction, I asked a couple of friends and one of my sisters to write or tell me their dreams from the past couple of days. A couple of them couldn't remember their dreams, but those that did gave them to me. I also wrote down one of my dreams to interpret. Interpreting each dream was like solving a puzzle. First, you break the dream down into parts. Then, I researched what each part could mean. Usually, there was more than one meaning for each part. When I found all of the interpretations for each piece of the dream, I had to decide which interpretations went together so the dream would make sense as a whole. It was also important for me to know a lot about the people whose dreams I interpreted. What they were going through at that time helped me decide which interpretation of for example, falling, made the most sense in their situation.
Interpreting dreams was very difficult. It took a lot of research and it was hard trying to figure out which interpretation was the best for the person and his or her characteristics. For example, dreaming about fireworks could mean someone is excited about something. On the other hand, it could mean that someone is releasing feelings he or she has held in. From attempting to interpret dreams, I learned that it takes a lot of time and effort to get a good interpretation. It also takes practice!
Interpreting dreams was very difficult. It took a lot of research and it was hard trying to figure out which interpretation was the best for the person and his or her characteristics. For example, dreaming about fireworks could mean someone is excited about something. On the other hand, it could mean that someone is releasing feelings he or she has held in. From attempting to interpret dreams, I learned that it takes a lot of time and effort to get a good interpretation. It also takes practice!
Here is an example of one of the dreams I interpreted.:
Dream: "The dream starts out with my dad talking about my adopted brother (who is nonexistent). Apparently, my brother was born ten minutes prior to my dad informing me about the adoption; we had adopted him earlier. Then, we transition to us" (not sure who all that represents) "at our neighbor's house trimming their hedges and sticking fireworks into them to blow them up. Apparently, one of them caught my beagle on fire, but no harm done. As we finish extinguishing our dog, the Black Eyed Peas show up so I can finish my tour with them as a back-up dancer. We start dancing and celebrate as the tour has come to an end. We get on the bus and while on there, the Black Eyed Peas spike my drink to get me to tell them my story. The dream ends with me going to take a shower to sober up." ~ Zach Searcy
Interpretation: Your adopted sibling represents new responsibility you have to take on. You have the responsibility to keep up your grades before graduation and then start getting ready to move off to UNA. The fireworks represent how excited you are about going to college. You express your happiness by dancing. You feel free because you will soon be able to live on your own. When you are drunk, it symbolizes you feeling you need to escape, or leave home. This relates back to you dancing for freedom.
**I tried to figure out every detail, but I had a hard time figuring out how the Black Eyed Peas, the dog catching on fire, and becoming sober related to the rest of the dream.
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