Dreams as guides

- the voice of our higher self

Remember: dreams always come true for those who believe in them.

This is a guiding quote that is present in my heart since forever and I do not know who said it. But this doesn’t make it less true for me.

I used to think it referred to dreams, if you believe in your dreams they will come true.

Today it revealed a profound duality. Initially, I interpreted it as a call to believe in one's dreams - pursue passions with conviction. However, a deeper reading emerged: believing in oneself becomes the true catalyst.

Maybe you have glimpsed this meaning first, however it was I would love to hear about how you perceived this quote when you first read it, in the comment section below.

This nuanced interpretation suggests that self-belief is the fundamental engine of dream realization. Not just believing dreams will happen, but believing in one's capacity to make them happen. It's a subtle yet transformative shift from external expectation to internal empowerment.

So I am starting to believe more and more that my gift can be related with dreams and their messages. Because I sometimes find myself reading and discovering things that I somehow already did unknowingly. For example, I just read in an article from discovermagazine.com that “the harsh blare of an alarm clock is often enough to distract us, preventing fleeting memories of dreams from ever being recorded to our long-term memory”. And I have always hated waking up with an alarm clock, feeling it like a spear invading my mind each morning. This is why I was so excited to discover the Apple watch feature that gently vibrates your hand in the morning without making any sound. Now I awake long before the alarm and I keep remembering more and more fragments of my dreams.

A way to understand the mind

“Dreaming is one of the last frontiers in our understanding of the human mind.” - Raphael Vallat, a neuroscientist specializing in sleep and dream research at the University of California, Berkeley Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab

The memory of my dreams is fragile, and when I wake up and don’t remember the dream instantly, I simply ask myself what I might have dreamed. From there, I let my thoughts flow naturally. After a while, I’m happy to start remembering pieces of my dream and making connections that feel relevant to me.

It seems that “dreaming may help foster problem-solving, memory consolidation, and emotional regulation”. Since emotional and thought regulation has been my main focus since last year, I am pleased to find this confirmation today. It reassures me that I am on the right path by pursuing this..

I believe that a lifestyle characterized by openness to whatever life throws at you plays an important role in fostering a deeper connection with yourself and, if desired, in enhancing your ability to remember your dreams.

There are two Layers of Interpretation for the quote:

- First Layer: Believing dreams will manifest.

- Deeper Layer: Believing in personal capability to create dreams.

Key Insights:

- Self-belief precedes dream achievement

- Dreams are not passive wishes but active creations

- Personal confidence determines potential

My journey with dreams is evolving from passive observation to active interpretation. The scientific confirmation that dreams aid problem-solving and emotional regulation validates my intuitive approach.

By gently awakening and creating space for dream recall, I'm not just remembering dreams - I’m uncovering deeper layers of myself. Each fragmented memory becomes a puzzle piece of personal insight, bridging the gap between subconscious wisdom and conscious understanding..

This isn't just about remembering dreams.

It's about listening to the deepest parts of myself.

I wonder how can we create more space to listen to the deepest parts of ourselves?

Have a wonderful day or night 🙂