TRANSLATING
MY DREAMS
Use two pages side by side. On the first page, document your dream by writing it out.
On the facing page, write down a "translation" into everyday terms connected with your life
at the present time. Do this sentence by sentence, underlining the key words in both texts.
Uses: This method is intended to help you make a connection between the dream story and
your current life situation. With practice, you will become more skilled at finding the hidden messages.
Example: |
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Dream: Crossing the River |
Meaning: Entering a New Career |
It is mid-day and I am walking across a large,
flat meadow. |
I am middle-aged and steadily moving foreword.
I have lots of freedom now. |
As I walk I see a beautiful woods ahead in
the distance. |
I see a new career as a writer ahead. (Being
in the woods always inspires me to write.) |
As I get closer to the woods, I see a river
separating me from it. There are sharp rocks and rapids. |
There are obstacles in the way, keeping me
from my goal of becoming a professional writer. |
I can't swim across (dangerous) and I'm afraid
to walk for fear of falling from the rocks. |
I'm afraid of failure given my present financial
resources and conditions. Survival needs must be met. |
I decide to look up and down the river bank
for a way across. I see a bridge (indicating that others have solved
this problem before me.) |
However, I'm determined to reach my goal
of writing professionally. I need to research my first writing project
and structure the work, set specific goal and schedules. I may need
advice from experienced writers, too. |
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