Post by Blu on Sept 7, 2005 12:57:38 GMT -5
My friends send me a lot of interesting material every day. Which is cool cause I don't have to look so hard for it myself! This was sent to me by "Wants2learn" or as we have come to know him, Panther aka tlr-da-tsi. That's a lot of names huh? LOL I like tlr-da-tsi the best but it's harder to type.
I am trying to paste most of the links in here directly because you simple don't know how long these pages will last and I hate to lose the information. But credit and the link are always given to the authors. This looks like a great page on how to work with your dreams. Enjoy, and Sweet Dreams!
The Mental Video Technique and
Dream Incubation
by Sheryl Westergreen
Silva UltraMind students using the mental video technique often report that they receive information and ideas from their dreams. Sometimes the dreams are quite clear, but other times it seems difficult to make sense of the dream images, even though you may have a feeling that your unconscious mind is attempting to give you a message. So how do you make sense of it? You might try combining dream incubation with the mental video technique. Here is simple process to experiment with:
What is dream incubation?
Dream incubation is a method to utilize your dreams for the purpose of problem solving, accessing creativity, and gaining deeper insight into personal growth. Perhaps you have used the term “I’ll sleep on it” when faced with an important decision, issue, or problem. You also can use the dream incubation process for a larger overview.
For example, August is my birthday month; so at the beginning of the month, I ask for dreams to guide me in my creative and professional endeavors and to point out areas of growth or blind spots that would be beneficial for me to address. During August, I keep track of my dreams and any dream fragments and analyze them using the method described below. I then have a vignette of my own making to draw guidance from during the year.
The following method can be used to gain insight into one issue, or you can use it, as I do, for special occasions such as a birthday or the start of a new career, course of study, relationship, or project.
1) Decide that you are going to incubate a dream. Have a journal or tape recorder ready. Choose a night when you are not overly tired. It is best if you are not using alcohol or drugs. Plan to spend about 10 – 20 minutes uninterrupted, just before sleep, working with your dream journal.
2) Before going to sleep, spend a few minutes recording notes about your day. Include what you did, felt, and thought about, and bracket any particularly charged events or emotions.
3) Consciously examine the issue or problem about which you would like to have more illumination. Ask yourself if you are indeed ready to explore and resolve this problem fully or if you are ready to be more conscious about your process.
4) Write a one-line question or request that expresses your deepest and clearest desire for information.
5) Close your journal. As you close your eyes and prepare to sleep, repeat your question or request several times to yourself. This solidifies your intention.
6) When you awaken, record your dream in as much detail as possible including how the dream made you feel (happy, scared, etc.). Make no judgments with regard to meaning or relevance. If you only remember a fragment, record that. At this point you are an observer, recording the events of your dream.
7) For the interpretation phase, pretend that you are watching a film. What would you title it? Who are the characters? Make a list of your associations to the people, places, and events in the dream. A story will begin to emerge for you. Do you like the way it is unfolding? What are the messages you have been given?
If you don’t remember dreaming or only remember a fragment or two, don’t be discouraged. Record what you do remember, and try again in a night or two. Your dreams will respond. Another possibility is that you will have a clear insight in your waking life that provides you with the answer to your request.
Sweet dreams!
Sheryl Westergreen,
MA, LMHC
Silva UltraMind Instructor
For More Info on Sheryl and her Class Schedule pls See:
www.silvaultramindsystem.com/seminars/info/westergreen/
Dream Incubation
I am trying to paste most of the links in here directly because you simple don't know how long these pages will last and I hate to lose the information. But credit and the link are always given to the authors. This looks like a great page on how to work with your dreams. Enjoy, and Sweet Dreams!
The Mental Video Technique and
Dream Incubation
by Sheryl Westergreen
Silva UltraMind students using the mental video technique often report that they receive information and ideas from their dreams. Sometimes the dreams are quite clear, but other times it seems difficult to make sense of the dream images, even though you may have a feeling that your unconscious mind is attempting to give you a message. So how do you make sense of it? You might try combining dream incubation with the mental video technique. Here is simple process to experiment with:
What is dream incubation?
Dream incubation is a method to utilize your dreams for the purpose of problem solving, accessing creativity, and gaining deeper insight into personal growth. Perhaps you have used the term “I’ll sleep on it” when faced with an important decision, issue, or problem. You also can use the dream incubation process for a larger overview.
For example, August is my birthday month; so at the beginning of the month, I ask for dreams to guide me in my creative and professional endeavors and to point out areas of growth or blind spots that would be beneficial for me to address. During August, I keep track of my dreams and any dream fragments and analyze them using the method described below. I then have a vignette of my own making to draw guidance from during the year.
The following method can be used to gain insight into one issue, or you can use it, as I do, for special occasions such as a birthday or the start of a new career, course of study, relationship, or project.
1) Decide that you are going to incubate a dream. Have a journal or tape recorder ready. Choose a night when you are not overly tired. It is best if you are not using alcohol or drugs. Plan to spend about 10 – 20 minutes uninterrupted, just before sleep, working with your dream journal.
2) Before going to sleep, spend a few minutes recording notes about your day. Include what you did, felt, and thought about, and bracket any particularly charged events or emotions.
3) Consciously examine the issue or problem about which you would like to have more illumination. Ask yourself if you are indeed ready to explore and resolve this problem fully or if you are ready to be more conscious about your process.
4) Write a one-line question or request that expresses your deepest and clearest desire for information.
5) Close your journal. As you close your eyes and prepare to sleep, repeat your question or request several times to yourself. This solidifies your intention.
6) When you awaken, record your dream in as much detail as possible including how the dream made you feel (happy, scared, etc.). Make no judgments with regard to meaning or relevance. If you only remember a fragment, record that. At this point you are an observer, recording the events of your dream.
7) For the interpretation phase, pretend that you are watching a film. What would you title it? Who are the characters? Make a list of your associations to the people, places, and events in the dream. A story will begin to emerge for you. Do you like the way it is unfolding? What are the messages you have been given?
If you don’t remember dreaming or only remember a fragment or two, don’t be discouraged. Record what you do remember, and try again in a night or two. Your dreams will respond. Another possibility is that you will have a clear insight in your waking life that provides you with the answer to your request.
Sweet dreams!
Sheryl Westergreen,
MA, LMHC
Silva UltraMind Instructor
For More Info on Sheryl and her Class Schedule pls See:
www.silvaultramindsystem.com/seminars/info/westergreen/
Dream Incubation