Dream Visions

Dreams as Road Signs for Your Life

Dreams are vehicles used by the subconscious mind to communicate with us symbolically. Sometimes there are words, but most dream content is visual.

When your subconscious mind knows that you are in trouble (or headed for trouble), you may not dream specifically of road signs. That would be almost too easy. On the other hand, you may.

Have you ever dreamed of a Stop sign, or a Wrong Way sign? If you ever do, pay attention. Your inner self is trying to tell you something important.

Often the same message is presented again and again in different images and situations until we “get it.” If you are in a situation that is dangerous or that is making you ill or unhappy—or both—chances are you have already had dreams that are, in effect, Street Signs, telling you to Stop, Detour (find a way around the problem), Slow, and so on.

For example, if you are trying to maintain a relationship with someone who is not really committed, who is really more interested in someone else, or who is married or otherwise committed to another, you intuitively know you are heading for trouble. So you might start having dreams symbolically act as No Trespassing Signs, telling you what your subconscious mind already knows, that you are trying to be somewhere that you do not belong.

On the other hand, if you are responsible for designing or maintaining roads or streets in real life, maybe you are just reminding yourself to include signage. If so, here is where to get the best Road Signs.

Sleep with Less Pain for More and Better Dreams

Sleep is important for physical health. Dreaming is important for mental health.

Restlessness caused by pain can keep you from dreaming. It also deprives you of the deep sleep your body needs for optimum health. Yet many people prefer not to take strong prescription sleeping pills or painkillers. So what can you do to get a good night’s sleep?

Inflammation is a leading cause of pain. It can affect many areas:  muscles, joints, respiratory system, arteries, digestive tract, cells widespread throughout the body, causing pain and discomfort. If you suffer from pain caused by inflammation, then relieving the inflammation will help ease the pain.

Now there is an anti-inflammatory wellness drink, called Nopalea, that you can buy without a prescription. Nopalea​ helps the body overcome inflammation and cleanse itself of toxins to promote optimal health.

Nopalea contains rare and potent antioxidants called betalains, which are scientifically proven to help the body reduce inflammation. It is made from the fruit of the Nopal cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica), which native peoples have relied on for healing for centuries.

Nopalea (pronounced No-pah lay’uh) tastes good. It is the product of a 12-year-old company that is dedicated to helping people pursue physical, emotional and spiritual health. So far, over 3 million bottles of Nopalea have been sold. To try it for free (by paying $9.95 for shipping for 32-oz bottle), call 1-00-203-7063.

When you feel better, you can sleep better. Sleeping better will allow you to dream, which is also good for you, and to remember your dreams and learn from them.

Using the Wisdom of Dreams for Inner Healing

According to the brilliant psychotherapist, Carl Jung, dreams are one way that our inner selves communicate with us through images. All of us can gain from the wisdom imparted to us in our dreams, but not all of us know how.

Such wisdom, while tremendously valuable and healing, can be difficult for most of us to interpret for ourselves. Jung pioneered the art of interpreting a person’s dreams, and the images used in artistic expressions, to facilitate emotional healing and mental wellness.

“In each of us there is another whom we do not know. He speaks to us in dreams and tells us how differently he sees us from the way we see ourselves. When, therefore, we find ourselves in a difficult situation to which there is no solution, he can sometimes kindle a light that radically alters our attitude-the very attitude that led us into the difficult situation.” – C.G. Jung, Civilization in Transition

Jung trained other psychotherapists to use his methods, and through his writing, he made his system accessible to millions. Jung wrote about his own dreams as well as those of his patients. He encouraged patients to express their inner lives in art.

Jung himself used the form of the mandala, or circle, to work with his dreamlike inner images. He encouraged his students and patients to do so as well, and he wrote eloquently of the value of such images in bringing the human being into mental and emotional maturity and wholeness.

Exploring one’s inner world via Jungian methods is best done in jungian psychotherapy, where one explores one’s inner world with the help of a Jungian therapist who has not only trained in Jungian therapy but also experienced it as a client. Jung’s teachings have inspired millions over the years, and Jungian psychotherapy has helped many people achieve inner healing and emotional growth.

There are Jungian therapists in virtually every major city worldwide. Some cities also have C.G. Jung Centers which host educational lectures and often have bookstores featuring the work of Jung, his students, and other Jungian therapists.

For more information on Jungian therapy and how it can help you, if you are in the New York City area, call Douglas Tompkins, M.Div., L.P., NCPsyA, a Jungian analyst practicing in NYC (mid-town Manhattan). For a consultation, contact him by phone at 212-504-0887 or email him at dgtompkins@nyjungian.com.

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