No woo woo tarot card reading. No palm reading. No horoscopes nor signs from the planets. With the application of psychological concepts and freudian principles, I’ve helped over a dozen clients interpret and understand their dreams and nightmares.
3 ways to look at it
Dreams are thought to result from brain activity during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, where neurons fire randomly, and the brain tries to make sense of this activity. They may serve to consolidate memories, process emotions, or simulate problem-solving scenarios.
From a Freudian perspective, dreams reveal unconscious desires, fears, or conflicts. They act as a “safe space” for suppressed thoughts to surface, offering insight into emotional and mental states.
In many spiritual traditions, dreams are seen as messages from the divine, the soul, or a higher consciousness. They may offer guidance, connect individuals with their inner selves, or provide symbols for personal growth.
3 ways to look at it
Dreams are thought to result from brain activity during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, where neurons fire randomly, and the brain tries to make sense of this activity. They may serve to consolidate memories, process emotions, or simulate problem-solving scenarios.
From a Freudian perspective, dreams reveal unconscious desires, fears, or conflicts. They act as a “safe space” for suppressed thoughts to surface, offering insight into emotional and mental states.
In many spiritual traditions, dreams are seen as messages from the divine, the soul, or a higher consciousness. They may offer guidance, connect individuals with their inner selves, or provide symbols for personal growth.
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Did you know that the prisoners of war in WWII collectively dreamt of the same thing while they were imprisoned? They all dreamt of food, returning to loved ones, and returning home.
Escape and Freedom: Dreams of escaping captivity were common, symbolizing their desire for liberation and autonomy.
I am not advocating the bible. However, in my research, I came across this verse which says in Ecclesiastes 5:3 A dream comes when there are many cares, and many words mark the speech of a fool.
It aligns with what Freud talks about in his research.
Common dream themes across cultures include falling, being chased, or losing teeth, often tied to universal fears or anxieties.
日有所思，夜有所梦.
It translates “What you think about during the day, you dream about at night.” Latin:
“Somnia quae ludunt volitantibus umbris” – Dreams are reflections of waking thoughts (roughly translated, often philosophical).
Arabic:
“كما تفكر أثناء النهار، تحلم في الليل” – “As you think during the day, you dream at night.” A common cultural idea rather than a formal idiom.
Japanese:
“夢に出るのは心の表れ” – “What appears in your dreams reflects your heart/mind.”
German:
“Träume sind Schäume.” – “Dreams are foams” (less direct but suggests dreams stem from fleeting daily thoughts).
French:
“Ce que l’on pense pendant le jour, on le rêve la nuit.” – “What we think during the day, we dream at night.”
Most people forget 90% of their dreams within 10 minutes of waking.
In many spiritual traditions, dreams are seen as messages from the divine, the soul, or a higher consciousness. They may offer guidance, connect individuals with their inner selves, or provide symbols for personal growth.
In many spiritual traditions, dreams are seen as messages from the divine, the soul, or a higher consciousness. They may offer guidance, connect individuals with their inner selves, or provide symbols for personal growth.
If you have read till here, it is likely that you have a recurring or troubling dream that is concerning you and it seems like there is no way to reasonably understand what your dreams are telling you. Don’t worry, we can help. In the past 5 years, I have helped over 40 clients work through their dreams and nightmares.
“I was suspicious at first. But it was soon apparent that the dream I’ve continuously dreamt of for the past decade was actually my subconscious speaking to me. Now I hear it and have begun the healing work.”
Jessica
A troubled 28 year old lady who had a recurring nightmare for 15 years.
Unlock your hidden dreams and nightmares to understand what your subconscious is telling you! 