What does my dream mean? The basic dream analysis

What does my dream mean? The basic dream analysis

We all experience different dreams at different times. Some dreams can be straightforward reflections of our daily life, some can be a reminder or warning of what we are ignoring, and some dreams can contain important messages that can help us make important decisions.

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Basic types of the dreams

Purpose of our dreams

Dreams can be a chance to see our world in a different perspective when we are not limited to logics and physics. It can be good for our mental health, and keep us balanced.

Categories of dreams in relation to different aspect of life

Components of a dream

Dreams are stories. It has many details and components. First, we have to recognize all different details, names, time, location, our feelings, and the development of the story. Everything has symbolic meanings. By recording all the details, we can tell which aspect of our life is related to this dream. Is it about career, health, relationship, or combination of several aspects?

Based on the development and outcome of the dream, we can relate to recent events and possible outcomes. Every individual has a different situation and background so it is hard to interpret the dream in the same way.

Writing your dreams down on paper is a good way to keep records, and practice your analysis. You can always look back after a period of time to see if your interpretation is correct or not. Practice is the best way to learn.

Common dreams and recurring dreams

There are some universal dreams almost everyone experience at some point. For example, we have dreams of going back to schools and taking exams, falling from a high place, or flying up, being chased, teeth falling, shoes not fitting, or feeling frozen and unable to move. They all have symbolic meanings. In the basic sense, it shows that things are going well or not during that time.

There are many theories about different dream symbolism. One famous Chinese dream interpretation book is from the Zhou dynasty. It shows many different categories of the world and their meanings. This is a good place to start a dream analysis. And consider different backgrounds for different people. The same dreams can have different meanings for different people.

The dream analysis book from the Zhou dynesty.

You should pay more attention to recurring dreams. It can be a reminder, a warning sign, or some important messages you need to know. Some recurring dreams are related to your health because of your sleeping condition or posture causing different pain or stress. Check with your doctor if that is your concern.

Sometimes it is hard to interpret the dreams by yourself. You can seek professional help. A lot of Taoist or Buddhist temples have a specialist to help you interpret your dreams. It is a good idea to have referrals to find a reliable person. Do your research and always use common sense.

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