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The Edgar Cayce readings tell us that
dreams have been given to us for our benefit. Because we
are spiritual beings, we have the potential to experience
many different levels of awareness while in the dream state
from which we may gain insights about all aspects of our
life: physical, mental, and spiritual.
Dreams can help us diagnose
health problems, encourage us in the decisions we make,
or reprimand us for negative behavior in our relationships.
They can be instructive and practical, lighthearted fun
or spiritually uplifting, depending on what we need most
at a given time. Even major life issues are addressed in
dreams; in fact, according to Cayce, nothing of importance
happens to us without it first having been foreshadowed
in our dreams.
Although dreams often
contain symbols of a universal or archetypical nature with
similar meanings in diverse cultures, the Cayce readings
stress the highly individual nature of dreams. It is frequently
mentioned that we are our own best dream interpreter, even
though outside feedback can certainly be valuable.
In order to begin using
our dream insights fully, we need to be consistent in recording
our dreams each day. Keeping a dream journal is very helpful.
No matter how little we recall of a dream, it is important
to write down any impression that comes to mind upon awakening.
Next, we can look at the dream from different levels: job,
health, interpersonal relationships, and any circumstance
currently being dealt with in waking life.
Once a correlation has
been made to an actual situation, the dreamer may decide
upon a course of action in order to make use of the dream
insight. Perhaps a change in attitude is required, or maybe
circumstances can be seen from a new perspective and the
individual decides to take a different approach to the
issue. Once the dreamer arrives at a basic understanding
of the dream and takes some action based on that information,
then a growth process begins which allows the dreamer to
reach a deeper and clearer level of insight from which
to proceed.
There is a vast resource of
information available through the Cayce readings on how to
effectively interpret dreams. Excellent materials can be
found in Cayce-related
books, Circulating Files, audio- and videotapes, and
at A.R.E.
seminars and conferences as well. The study of dreams
can help us develop to our highest potential. The rewards
of that endeavor are well worth our time and effort.
