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Featured Dream interpretation goes back to ancient times – possibly as far back as 3,000 to 4,000 BC or earlier. Clay tablets, which these ancient peoples recorded their dreams on, have been discovered to be that old. In those days many people regarded the dream state to be an extension of their waking physical worlds. They oftentimes felt that dream worlds were more powerful than their daily lives. Those that interpreted dreams were considered to be extremely important, and many times these men accompanied military leaders into war. The Romans and Greeks viewed the messages that came in dreams to come directly from the gods. It was so common for military and political leaders to consult dream interpreters, that they allowed their decisions and actions to be based on their dreams. This affected everything from the direction of a battle to the outcome of a political action. Dreams also provided vital clues to shamans and healers and were used to diagnose and treat many types of illnesses. Typically, dream interpreters were also priests, as the ancient Egyptians viewed dreams as having religious content. People were given special status when they had especially significant or vivid dreams, and the general belief was that they were blessed. In addition, the people who had the ability to interpret these dreams were thought to have been given these talents directly from the gods and also enjoyed a higher status in society. In the Bible, dreams are mentioned over 700 times, as the people of the day saw dreams as being significant. The interpretations of dreams are mentioned in many holy scriptures and important books of the Bible. Often seen as a form of prophecy, dreams have been interpreted as warnings or omens. Thought of as messages from spirits, departed souls, or from the deities. People changed their lives and activities as a result of them. Sometimes dreams were viewed as the work of demons that were meant to worry and confuse the dreamer. Indigenous peoples often looked at dreams as a way to communicate with their gods and spirits of the departed. Many people… -
More New Age Dream researchers have discovered several distinct categories of dreams, and these dream categories can be very useful both to people attempting to interpret their own dreams and to professional psychologist and therapists striving to interpret the dreams of others. This article will discuss these categories of dreams. Dream #1: The Daydream While not technically a dream, since it takes place while we are awake, researchers are looking into just where the daydream fits on the spectrum of dreaming, and what it can teach us about more traditional dreams. It is estimated that most people spend between 70 and 120 minutes each day engaged in daydreaming. Daydreaming is thought to be a level of consciousness below that of a normal waking state but above that of sleep. Daydreaming falls about midway between these two extremes. During a daydream, we allow our imaginations to take us away from the mundane tasks of the day. As the mind is allowed to wander and conscious awareness is reduced, we can become lost in the fantasy or imaginary scenario. Dream #2: The Lucid Dream Lucid dreams are among the most fascinating subjects in all of dream research. Lucid dreaming takes place when the dreamer realizes that he or she is dreaming while still immersed in the dream. Lucid dreaming occurs in that moment when you tell yourself - "This is only a dream". The occurrence of lucid dreams varies widely from person to person, with some people reporting never having lucid dreams and others reporting almost 100% lucid dreams. While most dreamers wake up when they realize that they are in a dream, other people are able to develop the ability to remain in the dream and take control of it. These people are able to become an active participant in their dreams, and to take the dream narrative where they want it to go. These people experience some of the most enjoyable and interesting dreams. Dream #3: The Nightmare Many people are troubled by frightening and disturbing dreams, commonly known as nightmares. Young children in particular often suffer from nightmares brought on by fears…Dream Interpretation and Types of Dreams
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