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Romantic Dreams

© Michele KayD

Ever wonder what romantic dreams reveal about the inner you? Is all the hype regarding dream symbolism and interpretation legitimate? Many believe and even teach how we can use the knowledge of our dreams to enhance our waking lives. Even more interesting — and clearly worth a try and an open mind — is that we may be able to use dreams to improve the quality of our love lives and relationships in general.

Therapist/author, Dr. Judy Kuriansky suggests that there is a special technique for determining what a fantasy or dream means and thus says about you.This technique is performed by simply focusing on five elements: where the dreamscape takes place; what people are involved; what is involved, what is happening, and the feelings the dreamer associates to the dream. Another approach is called free association, where the dreamer allows immediate, non-judgmental impressions to emerge naturally. By merely verbalizing or writing down the first thoughts that randomly pop into the mind upon waking, one may be able to relate personal meanings or "connect" to the dream scenario.

Also worthy of note: sexually-oriented dreams usually are not actually based on sexual issues. Likewise, often seemingly unrelated symbolism or scenes are those which truly stem from sexual relations. So, having a dream in which you are involved in some type of intricate love-making, may just be a neurological response to a career, hobby, or . . . who knows!

Web sites

• Working and Playing with Dreams
• The Association for the Study of Dreams — dream books, articles, conferences, journaling, educational materials, Bulletin board, art gallery, and links galore.
• 6 Ways Men and Women's Dream Symbols Are Different
• DreamLover Inc. — an introduction to the world of dreams . . . includes a dream symbol dictionary, books, talk forum and even a personalized dream analysis section
• Dream Weavers — resources and info for exploring the importance of dreams
• Dreamtime — great dream-related links site

Literature Selections

Aromatherapy For Lovers and Dreamers by Judith White, et. al

Synopsis: "The authors of Aromatherapy for Scentual Awareness add a fresh, unexplored dimension to aromatherapy by showing us how to use essential oils to nurture dreams and daydreams, enhance romantic relationships and energize creative thought."

Conscious Dreaming by Robert Moss

Synopsis: "Written by a popular leader of dream workshops and seminars, Conscious Dreaming details a unique nine-step approach to dreams, especially precognitive and clairvoyant ones, that uses contemporary dreamwork methods and techniques developed from shamanic cultures around the world."

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