Think About Request During Day

Dear Readers: Have you made your New Year’s resolutions? This year, instead of the “I’m dieting” or “No chocolate” or “I’ll be nice to my mother-in-law” promises, how about resolving to pursue the “gold” of the dreamworld - the knowledge and insight that can come through the practice of dream incubation?

For example, I recently decided to withdraw from a business venture I had been in for several years. I asked for a dream to guide me through this difficult process of extricating myself from my partners.

I dreamed, “…I see a man who wants to be the leader of a cult … His partners offer me two options but I know they’re trying to trick me … I see a rat scurrying in the room and decide to get some rat poison DeCon.”

“Whoa, Nancy, be careful,” my dream says. “You might be dealing with a con man or a swindler.” I’ll keep my dream in mind while dealing with this issue.

We have a whole new year of dreaming ahead of us. In the past, perhaps you’ve been a “passive” dreamer, letting your dreams come as they may, without directing them. Did you know that we all have an inner counselor, an adviser, available every night for free? All we need to do is ask. Our inner guide always wants the best for us.

Although we can do this any night, special days like birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and New Years seem to add significance to our requests.

New Years is a perfect time to ask your inner being, your guardian angel or God (whatever is comfortable for you) for a dream that will guide you through the coming year. Believing in yourself and your “dream adviser” is important.

Take your time in forming a question. Do you want to know about a particular relationship, your career, or your health? Think about what you’re asking for. Do you really want to know the answer?

Write your question down and put it next to your bedside. This is an important step because dreamers often forget their question or how it was worded.

During the day, hold the question in your mind, absorbing yourself in it. Have faith that the inspirations or answers will come. The more energy you put into your request while you are awake, the more likely you are to receive new insights and perceptions while asleep.

Look at your written request for a few moments just before going to sleep. Affirm to yourself, “The answer is in my dreams …”

Some typical questions are:

Career and work

What is my true life’s work? What is the best use of my talents and abilities? Should I go back to school? How can I have a better relationship with my boss or co-workers?

Relationships

How can I attract my life partner? I’d like insight into my relationship with (fill in the blank). Should I marry/divorce? How can I be a better friend (parent, partner, or spouse etc.)?

Soul and spirit

What is my life’s purpose? How can I become full of faith (compassion, wisdom, integrity, etc.) I desire conversation with my inner being (my higher self, my guardian angel, etc.) How can I be more courageous (committed, compassionate, disciplined, etc.)?

Health

What is the state of my health? Which doctor or treatment is best for me? What does my body need to be healthy?

Look at each dream you receive as if it is a response to your question. Have fun experimenting with this, and if you don’t get a dream the first night, don’t get discouraged. Keep asking!