Dream Interpreter - The tools needed
to Improve dream recall
 It is very important that you record your dreams as soon as you have them, before they begin to fade. I like to use a small tape recorder that I place on my bedside table so when I wake after a dream I can simply describe the dream, the colors, the feelings and the story without the distraction of having to write it down.
I know, I know, you don't really want to have to write or record the dream, but, unfortunately it is necessary. I have never found a system of remembering or analyzing dreams that did not include this step.
After a week or so you will be used to it and then you will start seeing the benefits of the procedure. So please, record you dreams either on tape, mp3, or notebook and keep doing it... make a dream journal that you can refer to latter to see reoccurring themes and unresolved issues. If you are on a spiritual path of growth and expansion, you will find this invaluable.
More reasons we favor a voice recorder over writing to analyze your dreams -
- You can speak faster then you can write.
- More detail, less work scrawling in the dark, so you can say more.
- You can analysis your own tone of voice.
- Speaking requires less concentration so your recall is better.
Well, that means no notebooks and no writing necessary, right? Well, sorry to say, but I am afraid not... (I can hear you groaning now)... You still need the notebook because later on you need to transfer the stuff from the tape to the book so you can analysis it and make notes. But this way is much easier and effective then sticking with the notebook only.
 To analyze and interpret your dreams properly, keeping a notebook or recorder beside your bed is not enough. You see, we must place importance on the dreams and the preservation of the dream for your dreams to fully develop and but dynamically vivid and memorable. By taking the time to transfer the dream to a book you indicate the importance of dreams to you subconscious and so trigger a developing process of dream expansion.
Dreams are like plays. They go through several rehearsals until they come to the finished product. When you wake in the middle of the night from a dream, you will know intuitively if it is worth recording or if the dream is still in rehearsal stages.
Now, with notebook by the bed, (or recorder) you are ready for the next step. |
The best way to sleep for the encouragement of dream Recall
Ok, yes, you guessed it! To properly encourage and promote effective dream recall, there is a right and a wrong way to sleep. Relaxation and consistency is the key.
Sleep Debt inhibits dream recall
Many people have it.. Sleep debt occurs when you regularly do not get enough sleep. When you build up your sleep debt, you sleep so deep it is almost impossible to remember your dreams, so follow regular habits.
Before you leap into bed, hell bent on remembering your dreams, take a moment and review these preliminary steps:
- Be relaxed. Don't lay in bed watching action or horror movies. You can relax with nothing more then peace and quiet. If you choose, use your favorite relaxation tapes, or just some peaceful music. (pre-set to turn off). If you meditate, this is an excellent way to lower your brain waves and relax before bed.
- Pay attention. As you start to drift off to sleep, pay attention to the main theme, topic, or train of thought running through your mind. This will give you a huge clue as to what your dream will possibly end up being based on. But, whatever you do, please try not to over concentrate! It tends to keep you awake.
- Give yourself a suggestion. "I will remember this dream", "MY dreams are important so I want to recall this dream when I wake". You must want to remember your dreams in order to do so. Giving yourself a suggestion is simple but it is important not to just recite the words like a child reciting the alphabet. Your dreams come from your subconscious and you subconscious mind is part of you so it know if you mean what you say or not. So when giving the suggestion, mean it, and feel the conviction.
- Wake up slowly and peacefully. Being woken by 3 noisy children jumping on your bed or is not the best this for promoting dream recall. Try to wake up naturally, gradually and peacefully. Regardless what anyone may have told you, it is a fact that adult human beings NEED a minimum of eight hours sleep in order to be fully rested. Some, in fact most really need more. Not getting enough sleep is the number one reason for not remembering your dreams! Don't overdo it either, or the reverse will be true. A good rule of thumb is you should wake up naturally without an alarm clock, and without someone (or something) waking you.
- Your health is very important! Take your vitamins, and chelated minerals every day! Eat a well balanced diet. Poor nutrition is also an extremely common cause for failure to recall dreams. A bad diet can lead to excessive sleep debt.
Sticking to the above steps like a fly sticks to honey is the key to dramatically improving your dream recall. After a few nights it will all make sense to you and the procedures will start to become natural. Keep your dream journal up to date and before you know it you will be enjoying the wonders of "Total Recall" or is it "Total Dream Recall" (Sorry Arnie....) .
Continued in Part 2 - Analyzing the dream |
