Dreams are unique to every individual. There is nobody in this world who has the same exact background, life experiences, or emotions. This causes dreams to be specific to the dreamer. When interpreting one's dreams, it is important to relate them to the individual's life. When a person is able to understand his or her dreams, they will have a better understanding of who they are as a person. There are many different types of dreams; Daydreams, nightmares, recurring dreams, and epic dreams, just to name a few. There are absolutely no limitations in a dream and once we understand this, we can begin to unlock our greatest desires, fears, and frustrations in our subconscious mind.
Interpreting dreams is an ancient practice that dates all the way back to about 3,000 – 4,000 B.C. Even in ancient times, people have been mystified and fascinated by our dreams. These people were able to understand that dreams were an extension of reality and revealed a powerful world. The Greeks and Romans believed that dreams were religious, and that their dreams were messages from the dead, or even from the gods. People often looked to their dreams for advice or how to solve a problem or what course of action the should take in their life. They believed that dreams could foreshadow events in their lives and even predict the future. Some ancient civilizations even erected shrines where people could sleep in hopes of receiving a message through their dreams. People during this time put all of their faith in dreams; military leaders even brought dream interpreters into battle with them to plan out strategies.
During the Hellenistic age dreams became more focused on healing. Temples, called Asclepieions, much like the dream shrines discussed earlier, were built in hopes of bringing forth healing dreams. It was believed that people with illnesses who slept in these temples would be sent cures through their dreams. Often times medicine men would be aided by dream...