Oftentimes we dream vividly as children. During the day and during the night. Our imaginations are so engaged, we are naturals at making things up and navigating the dreamlands.
But “life happens”, we “grow up”, and we’re schooled out of dreaming. “It’s just a dream,” we’re told.
Or life gets so tough, we lose track of our magical child who knows how to walk in the starlight.
Thankfully dreaming doesn’t go away, and it comes back to us when we choose to make it matter again. Reclaiming our dreams is reclaiming the vivid and potent imagination of the night.
And since we spend about a third of our lives asleep, that’s time to take a good look under the hood of your daily ride.
Personally, I dream to go home to the deeper parts of myself that don’t get much air-time during the day. I choose active dreaming to continue engaging with my consciousness in the deep waters of physical rest.
There, I have a chance to get feedback on my choices, workshop ideas, watch the trailer of my next creative project, get inspiration, connect with forces lovingly watching over me, watch over someone else who needs loving presence, face my fears and grow more courageous.
Dreaming is rehearsal ground that can help us navigate our waking lives with more information, support, and creativity.
Dreaming with intention, or the practice of active dreaming, is another form of art we can all benefit from.
If you are interested in reconnecting with your dreams in a life-affirming way, I offer 1:1 dream consultations to support you.