Dreams are a step into the regions of ourselves that often go unknown on a conscious level. For this reason, dreams are often believed to reveal hidden wants, desires, fears and other aspects of ourselves that are denied or pushed to the background. Understanding our dreams allows us to understand the parts of ourselves that are denied on a conscious level.

The Dream-state

It is believed that dreams are a way for us to address issues in a dream-state that are not addressed consciously during our awake existence. Some people have very vivid dream states that include such occurrences as lucid dreaming and astral projection. There are also some individuals that believe they don’t dream at all. For the latter, these individuals may dream. They simply do not recall their dreams as readily as others. For those that have an active dream life, the dream-state becomes a platform for inner exploration and discovery. 

Accessing the Subconscious

The subconscious holds deep knowings that are often closed off to us unless we actively delve into the subconscious voluntarily. On a conscious level, the exploration of the subconscious is done through such activities as hypnotherapy and even past life regression. A person has to be willing to allow access to their subconscious via a trusted practitioner.  The dream-state is the most common way that most people access their subconscious without the assistance of an outside party.

People have dreams that reveal their deepest inner workings, and oftentimes these dreams hold the key to solving the many problems that continue to plague them in their conscious awake state of being. It is with understanding these dreams that people have the ability to better understand their conscious lives and begin applying the hidden knowledge provided during the dream-state in a practical conscious manner.

Dream Interpretation

Dream interpretation is very important when interpreting the significance of dreams in a conscious manner. Some dreams can be very straightforward in providing guidance in regards to events in real-life while other dreams leave much for interpretation. Those dreams that are nebulous in nature often require some deep pondering in order to glean their meaning and apply it practically.

Dream interpretation has become very useful in helping people to synthesize the symbiotic meaning of their dreams. Many books and websites have become the go-to place for people wanting to garner the understanding of their dreams. Oftentimes, the interpretations offered to provide meanings to symbols of things that occur within a dream. For example, if a person dreams of crossing a road in the rain, the person will seek to understand what the various elements in the dream represent. The road has meaning, as well as the physical act of crossing the road. Even the rain means something in terms of dream interpretation. Some dreams do not include the ability to hear. Perception is key and because of this, the ability to interpret the contents of a dream via the images provided is important.

Dreams allow people to address their issues and concerns in a subconscious manner. It is through understanding dreams that people are able to take the gold of their subconscious understanding and apply it to their conscious reality.