Forget what I did last summer. I don’t remember what I did last night! I can’t remember my dream, and it’s really unnerving.
Don’t you hate when that happens?
Experts say we dream 4 to 6 times a night. If that’s true, I should be able to remember at least one dream. How can I forget 4 dreams in one night?
I’ve decided to keep a dream journal. Why do I want to keep a journal of my dreams?
Maybe I will learn more about myself. Suppose there’s a Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde phenomenon?
Keeping a dream journal will be an insight into my subconscious.
Who knows? My dreams may inspire my next book.
Okay Betty, to do this you need to stop forgetting your dreams!
My forgotten dream wasn’t a lucid dream. With lucid dreams, I’m aware of my dream state. Lucid dreaming is a state between rapid eye movement (REM) and being awake.
Have you ever interjected yourself or an idea in a dream? I have.
You can alter the outcome of a nightmare by changing things or people’s actions.
To prevent falling over a cliff, I imagined I had wings and landed safely. If there were snakes all around and I needed to escape, I suddenly had wings.
Taking control of the nightmare is a survival mechanism. Adults are better able to do this than children. Adults know that dreams are harmless but children must be convinced that dreams aren’t real.
I have also awakened, fallen back asleep, and continued a pleasant dream. Those are the best!
I don’t know if my dream last night was a nightmare or one that I would’ve wanted to continue.
Many believe that a reoccurring dream may be a message. In some instances, the subconscious may be trying to tell you something.
Here are some tips if you want to keep a dream journal.
- Keep pen and paper on your night stand or somewhere close to your bed.
- When you awake recall your dream before stirring about.
- Write the details immediately.
The dream journal may reveal certain patterns relative to your experiences while awake and asleep.
Happy dream journaling!