Life-Changing Insight Accessible Through Dreams

August 30, 2018Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast 1 Comment

95-99% of dreams disappear from memory upon waking, but despite this, famous inventors throughout history have drawn inspiration from their dreams. Scientific evidence exists that dreams can help diagnose illness. Abundant anecdotal evidence also exists that dreams can influence the path of human history – a strong case for adopting habits to remember dreams.

How Dreams Have Changed the World

Science would not have achieved all that it has today, without dreams at work. Rene Descartes had a dream that resulted in the scientific method, upon which all modern scientific process is formatted. James Watson dreamed the form of DNA, Dmitry Mendeleyev the periodic table. Some well-known art has been the result of dreams. Familiar dream-born works of art include “Yesterday” by Paul McCartney, Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein”, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, James Cameron’s “The Terminator”, Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” and Stephen King’s “Misery”.

Health Benefits of Sleep

More than one good reason exists to get a good night’s sleep. Science has revealed that sleep keeps the physical body healthy; a good amount of cell repair and regeneration happens while we sleep. Sleep helps with storage of events to memory and with the processing of emotion.

Spiritual Benefits of Quality Sleep

The most vivid dreams occur during deep sleep, REM (Rapid Eye Movement), and can generate valuable information that an individual may not perceive during waking. Science reveals the whole brain is active during dreaming, even the areas thought to be responsible for intuition; that vague, almost imperceptible internal “voice” or “gut feeling” that may have the potential to generate life-changing insight.

Such noteworthy discoveries as the structure of DNA that have resulted from an inventor’s dream were so moving to the individual, that the dream was documented upon waking. Keeping a dream journal bedside and writing down dreams upon waking is the best way to preserve a dream. Important details toward which to pay particular attention include how the dream made you feel and your own interpretation of your dream.

Dreams are symbolic and can often be interpreted in different ways. As such, the dreamer’s perspective is often the most important in interpreting a dream. Dreams can be part of a significant journey in self-discovery. At the least, the dreamer ends up with a colourful journal, at the most, the information garnered may be enough to change a life and, perhaps, even the trajectory of the world.

By Sally Writes

Stress Buster At Home Our Pets.

March 5, 2018October 15, 2020Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

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Positive paw-steps for future happiness

Today, people are under greater pressure to cram more into their lives, every day being a relentless list of calendar events. In this digital age of mobiles and devices, everyone is following a strict schedule with notifications regularly keeping them on track. Currently, ways to reduce stress are of huge importance. Who would have believed, in these times, that the answer lies in our furry friends, and what nicer way to maintain balance in your life than with your own canine stress ‘Buster’.

Are you constantly rushing through your busy day with no time for yourself, and work deadlines to meet? Stress, which can lead to problems with mental health, has become prevalent in recent years. Latest statistics from the World Health Organisation state that over 300 million people have experienced various levels of depression in 2017 alone. On a brighter note, dog ownership has been shown to be the ‘wonder drug’ for both prevention and treatment of mental health issues. Needless to say, canine companions are hugely beneficial, and can do marvels for one’s mental state.

Man’s best friend

Dog owners experience a large burst of the love and bonding hormone, oxytocin when they look into their beloved pet’s eyes or stroke them and this ‘feel good’ hormone has a very positive effect, also promoting a reduction of the stress hormone, cortisol. A reduction in cortisol decreases susceptibility to anxiety, thereby promoting the individual to lead a fulfilled and happy life. Subsequently, it is clear that owning a dog can improve mental health.

Routine and exercise best for both canine and human alike

Dogs need to exercise every day and tend to be happier with a routine, which is also the case for their human owners. People feel more fulfilled and happier with a strong structure to their day and exercising their pooches will also improve the physical fitness of both humans and canine alike. A recent study, which was carried out for the University of East Anglia, showed that dog owners tend to be more active and, subsequently, healthier in both mind and body. It is well known that mental health is improved with exercise. After all, what could be more fun and beneficial than an outdoor adventure with your canine companion?

Furthermore, the health benefits, beyond those of mental health, are fairly obvious including greater mobility which equals a better mind, body, spirit and soul.

Written by Sally Writes.

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How Tarot Can Help Improve Your Mental Health

January 14, 2018March 30, 2018Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

The art of Tarot is ancient; practised to build deep spiritual connections and give us a personal insight into our subconscious. In our modern world, a rise in mental illness has made us more aware of the importance of a healthy mind. As introspection and self-exploration are key practices for a healthy mental state, Tarot reading can help you reflect on your personal wellbeing. It is, however, important that Tarot is approached responsibly and practised with self-awareness to ensure a healthy relationship with the cards.

Set your intentions

Tarot is intended for self-discovery; building a connection with your spiritual self and the universe. To avoid a negative dependency on Tarot cards, practice readings that are focused on bringing self-awareness, and not towards predicting the future. When used in this capacity you can see how Tarot can benefit your mental health.

Find a good reader

Tarot is a deeply personal experience, and although everyone possesses the ability to interpret the cards themselves, sometimes a personal reading can become influenced or biased towards a specific meaning. It can be quite daunting to find a professional reader that can be trusted, so sites like Kasamba can pair you with an online reader, and Yelp can match you with a reader locally.

Change the narrative

The temptation is always there to ask the cards for answers to trivial questions: “When will I find love?” or “When will I progress in my career?”. The cards are unable to predict the future, and the answers they provide will inevitably be frustrating. Try instead to ask “What can help me find love?” or “What can I do to prepare for a career change?”. These introspective questions will help you to find a greater understanding of yourself.

Avoid Repetition

It can be easy to become fixated on finding the solution to a problem in the cards, especially when the first interpretation isn’t particularly satisfactory. Repeating the same question over and over again, and expecting a different outcome can lead to an unhealthy obsession. Focus on the purpose of your reading – to develop your personal wellbeing – and remove yourself from negative practices.

You are in control

Occasionally the cards bring warnings of bad news or trouble. Although a stark warning may fill you with dread, it is always within your power to change the course of events in your life. The cards do not predict the future, they simply provide guidance.

Try not to take interpretations too literally; it is your emotional and intuitive responses that are the most important in providing greater insight to your wellbeing.