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Name: Belladonna #2 @5413
Date: Sat Jun 15 07:55:05 1991
From: The 286 Express PIN (Louisiana)
The following essay was originally a post I made on the WWIVNet sub
"Shamanism Druidism American Indian" in response to another user asking
how to remember dreamms. Later, I extracted it, added to it and
clarified it. THis essay in no way attempts to tell all there is to
tell about the art of dreaming; many books have been written on this.
I have, however, attempted to summarize the main ideas.
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There are several disciplines one can practice to remember dreams. Some of
the easier and more effective disciplines are keeping a dream diary and
meditating right before going to sleep; in this meditation one asks for a
dream. There are also certain stones one can use, and certain dietary
modifications one can make. If anyone out there knows of any other
disciplines which are reasonably easy and effective besides the ones I
mention, please add them in.
[PAUSE] Dreams are important in many mystical and magickal studies all over the world,
because dreams are an easily accessible gateway between the spirit world
and the material world. Of particular note is the "big dream". This term,
"big dream" is the English approximation for the names given a certain type
of dream in various traditions in various places in the world. All dreams
deserve study; not just the big dreams.
The dream diary is a notebook kept by the bed, with a pen handy. A felt-tip
marker works well, as it is easy to handle when you're half-asleep and the
light in the room is very dim. Immeditately on waking, write down the last
thing you remmeber. Then the thing before that, and before that, etc. Then,
go over it again, writing down any details that come to mind. You can also
write interpretations that come to mind, if you want. Record all dreams, not
just the "big dreams". Big dreams are relatively rare. They seem more real
than ordinary dreams, clearer and more important. Often they contain
insights, teachings, or missions. They may contain music, chanting, or
rhythm; if ever you receive music in a dream, accept it as a precious gift.
Write it down, if you know a system of musical notation, otherwise sing or
hum it into a tape recorder. Don't think you'll never forget the music; as
the day goes by, you will forget, and waste a precious gift, if you don't
write it down or preserve it on tape in some way. Some people prefer to use a
tape recorder by the bedside in place of a notebook for a dream diary, but I
prefer the notebook since it adds a little discipline. Discipline is sorely
[PAUSE] lacking in modern society. Be sure to give thanks for any big dreams you
recieve, or any gifts (insights, teaching, music, etc) you recieve thru
dreams. Thank the Divine Principle and your personal guardian/teacher spirits
in whatever manner seems appropriate.
To develop lucid dreaming, develop a habit of asking yourself, many times
thru the day, "am I dreaming?" Then test to see if you are. The test is, if
you are dreaming, anything you think of will immediately manifest. If you are
awake, things you think of will manifest much more slowly, or not at all
(unless you concentrate purposefully and are gifted in this area). This habit
will carry over to your dream life. When you ask "am I dreaming?" and you
are, you will become lucid. At this point, you may do fun things like fly,
visit other worlds, solve problems, call and speak to your spiritual guardians
and teachers, etc. Remember that you are dreaming, you can do whatever you
want and nothing can hurt you. If you reach a barrier, try to find a way
around the barrier, or thru a crack or thin spot in it.
Some teachings on the art of achieveing the lucid dream state suggest that you
test "am I dreaming" by trying to fly. But a little thought cautions against
this. If you try too hard to fly when you are awake, you could get hurt very
badly, and if you make a half-hearted attempt to fly when you are dreaming,
you may not be successful. So the test I suggested, to see how quickly your
thoughts materialize, if at all, is a much safer test.
[PAUSE]
Right before going to sleep, lie flat on your back on the bed, spine straight
and body relaxed. Breathe deeply and rhythmically until you feel your
consciousness alter. Then, concentrate on what you want to dream about.
Command yourself to remember your dreams. If possible, go to sleep in this
position, flat on your back with spine straight and body relaxed.
If you are doing any serious dream-work, ask your spouse, roommate, family
members, etc, not to wake you unless for a very serious reason. It can be
quite frustrating to achieve lucidity, and fly, or chat with a spirit -
guide, or defeat your fears, or whatever, only to be awakened for some
frivolous reason! In some traditions it is even said to be detrimental to
one's health if one is awakened while s/he is doing heavy dream-work.
For this reason, it is best to plan your heavier dream-work for weekends
or whenever you don't have to get up early.
Generally, dreams are private affairs. You may be temmpted to speak of a
dream, but this is generally not a good idea, although occaisionally you may
speak of a "big dream", when asking for someone to help you interpret it, or
if the dream gives you a message which is meant to be shared. The dream diary
is an assist to keeping this silence. Silence builds power and wisdom.
Certain dietary modifications can facilitate dreaming. Avoid heavy meals
[PAUSE] right before going to bed; also curtail use of drugs or alchohol including
caffeine.
Certain stones help dreaming. These stones may be worn on your body as
jewelry or in a pouch around your neck, or, if this is not possible, kept in
a pouch under your pillow or hanging on your bedpost. Some stones that come
to mind are amber, herkimer diamond, turquoise, amethyst, and fossils,
especially coiled shell fossils. There are others but these come to mind
most readily and, except for the amber, are not difficult to obtain. Anyone
else out there have any others they like to use for dreams?
That's about all that comes to mind for helping dreaming. There are many
boooks and articles on this. Western civilization is beginning to realise
what our cousins in traditional cultures have always known; dreams can be an
important gateway to spirit, and we should pay attention to them and help them
to come. And when we get a dream, especially a big dream, give thanks!
The above essay was originally a post on a WWIV net sub. If anyone has any
comments, please address them to me, Belladonna, 2 @ 5413.
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