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Keys To Interpreting Your
Dreams
Successfully
 The exact meaning of a
dream depends on each individual dreamer, since
each dream is unique to the mind that created it. There are many
interpretations of virtually any object, place or person encountered in a
dream, but each of those objects, people and places are open to alternate
explanations as well.
Those wishing to analyze their own
dreams often do so out of a desire to use those dreams to make decisions
or gain control over issues in their working life. Whether you
wish to analyze dreams simply for the fun of it or to gain access to your
subconscious mind, it's important to capture your dreams properly in order
to analyze them.
Keeping a dream
journal is a great way to keep track of your dreams, and to look
for patterns that may emerge after a few weeks. Even those who do not have
recurring dreams often notice the same themes popping up again and again,
and a dream journal can help uncover these connections.
This article will provide you with
some times for getting the most out of your dream world, and using that
world to improve your waking life.
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Immediately upon awakening, play
the dream back in your head several times. Playing the dream back in
your mind will help you remember those all important details that are so
quickly forgotten.
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Be sure to move quickly when
recording your dreams. The dream world is one of the most ethereal, and
one of the most easily forgotten. It is estimated that as much as half
of the dream can be forgotten in as little as five minutes, and after as
little as ten minutes almost all of the dream can be
lost.
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Write a quick description of the
dream as quickly as possible, focusing on the key symbols and themes of
the dream. Write down any words or descriptions that jump out at you. It
is not necessary to write a full narrative of the dream at this point;
simply record how the dream felt, some of the objects that were
encountered, and similar details.
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After the initial impressions of
the dream have been recorded, read over your notes and start filling in
the gaps. The dream narrative can be recorded at this
point.
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Look for a quiet place in which
to start interpreting and analyzing your dream. It is important to
choose an area free of distractions, and to concentrate on what the
dream really means. If no quiet room is available at the moment, take a
last look at your notes and come back to them later when you can find a
quiet place.
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Pay close attention to your
feelings as you review your dream notes. First impressions about the
meaning of a dream are often quite accurate. Also pay attention to the
context of the dream, where it took place, and the feelings it
engendered both while in the dream world and upon
waking.
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If you meditate, that can be a
big help in trying to capture the deeper meaning of the dream. A few
minutes of quiet meditation can reveal much of the nature of the
dream.
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In reviewing your dream notes,
examine the emotions they stir in you. Pay attention to the emotional
state that existed in the dream.
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Pay particular attention to any
details that stand out. Vivid parts of your dream, or those that can be
remembered long after the dream, are often the most
important.
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When examining you dream and
looking for the meaning of symbols, it is important to not limit
yourself to the most common interpretations. Remember that each
dream is as unique as the person who dreamt
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