Keep a Dream Jounal

Do you remember your dreams?

Most people do not
and it is a shame
because dreaming
opens your world to
possibilities that most
of us do not even begin
to approach during our
waking hours.

Before you got to bed
tonight, place a paper
and writing instrument
on your nightstand. If
you have a tape
recorder or
dictaphone, even
better. As soon as you
awaken in the morning,
record your dreams, as
many as you can, in as
complete detail as
possible.

At first it may seem
difficult, but with
practice you will find
the task will become
easier, even pleasant. I
have kept a journal for
several months and it
is remarkable the
increasing detail I have
achieved in such a
short period. What is
most remarkable is the
recurrence of certain
themes. At this point, I
am uncertain what the
themes represent or
even if they are
significant. But
thinking abou the
dreams and reviewing
my notes has
stimulated me to think
more creatively and
has even prompted
lively discussions with
friends.

The requiebros is
identifying the themes
and connecting them to
recent or past events in
my life. With time, I
may even begin to
direct my dreams!