{"id":28423,"date":"2024-10-03T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T11:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/meaning-of-your-dreams-9375"},"modified":"2024-11-25T11:56:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:56:47","slug":"meaning-of-your-dreams-9375","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/meaning-of-your-dreams-9375","title":{"rendered":"Nightmares, Naked in Public & Freud: Are You Missing Important Messages From Your Dreams?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sweet dreams are made of these: Tips and tricks for making the most out of your nightly meanderings<\/h2>\n

\"Nightmares,What did you dream about last night? Do you remember? Have you thought about what your dream might mean? More than 70% of Americans say they\u2019re able to recall their dreams a couple times a month, according to one study. Most of us just shrug off dreams but a few might share the content with their bedmates. That\u2019s a shame because there\u2019s often hidden messages that might be helpful and insightful. We asked Tzivia Gover, one of the country\u2019s leading experts on dreams, to shed some light on how to dream bigger and better<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gover has been fascinated by dreams for decades, so it\u2019s not surprising she\u2019s devoted her life to figuring them out. Based in Western Massachusetts, she\u2019s a certified dreamwork professional and former director of the Institute for Dream Studies<\/a>, who works with clients to find meaning and purpose in their dreams. She\u2019s also author of\u00a0The Mindful Way to a Good Night\u2019s Sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Getting the most out of your sleep in a different, creative way<\/h2>\n

Restonic. Some people think dreams are random thoughts and don’t mean anything. What do you think?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gover. <\/strong>Random neuronal activation may have created the impulses that form the basis of your dream, but the mind\u2019s synthesis of those impulses ensures that the dream is anything but random.\u00a0In fact, Carl Jung,\u00a0the Swiss psychiatrist whose work defines much of our modern understanding of dreams<\/a>,\u00a0maintained that every element of a dream is in place for a reason and has meaning.<\/p>\n

\"Nightmares,Restonic. For those who want to find meaning and purpose in their dreams, what\u2019s the best way to tap into them? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Gover. <\/strong>Start by writing them in your journal. It\u2019s also helpful to tell someone about your dream. But don\u2019t push too hard for an interpretation. Let the images, situations and feelings in the dream wash over you. Notice if the basic drama of the dream reminds you of something in your waking life. You may be surprised how many \u201caha\u2019s!\u201d of insight will bubble up on their own.<\/p>\n

Restonic. Why do we have recurring dreams?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gover. <\/strong>A dream repeats for the same reason a friend might sometimes say the same thing over and over: dreams repeat themselves to get your attention. Chances are, if you really reflect on the dream\u00a0<\/a>and make changes in your waking life in response, the dream will either change, or it will go away all together.<\/p>\n

Restonic. How can understanding our dreams help us live our best life?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gover. <\/strong>Dreams help us integrate the information in our conscious and unconscious minds and help us evolve emotionally and spiritually. Specifically, dreamwork has been shown to:<\/p>\n