This archetype was described as Carl Jung as a person with great judgment and wisdom. The wise old man is sometimes referred to as the Sage. This archetype is characterized by being old, bearded, father-figure type who uses his great personal knowledge of the world and offer guidance through stories and may impress upon his [...]
If we are to discuss how dream psychology and analysis took shape in our modern world, there is one name we shouldn’t miss discussing. That is of no less than the famous psychologist Calvin S. Hall Jr.
Calvin Springer Hall Jr. made a remarkable contribution to dream science by his well-known quantitative coding system. In this system, Hall considered dreaming as a cognitive function of the brain and no more than that. Over his years of studying dream behaviors, he managed to accumulate thousands of dream reports from all kinds of people. Using these reports, he concluded dreams to be divided into different categories depending on the dreamer’s state of mind. He then referred to dreams as a sequence of events conceived by the dreamer’s mind accrued during his waking hours. He also believed that images found in dreams are visual manifestations of your own personal feelings such as fear, ambitions, hopes and dreams. Furthermore, he firmly supported the idea that dream images are only formed when they are personally experienced by the dreamer i.e when a person came to know the concept of birth, whether from a third person or her own, the birthing process is now possible to form in one’s dream. Perception and conception play a major role in Hall’s dream analysis while the power of suggestion may also contribute to one’s dream symbolism.
Kabbalah has a very interesting interpretation of dreams but one that can also be deemed true by most. According to Kabbalah, our physical life is just a borrowed time. During our waking moments, we function as regular people and do what others can also do in the physical world but when we sleep, we ascend to a higher place where we are properly nourished and guided. This higher level of existence is free from any bonds that hold us down and it can only be achieved when we sleep. Furthermore, it was said that the reason why we need to sleep is for the soul to have time to renew and cleanse itself of the day’s accumulated dirt.
Further explained is how dream works. According to Kabbalah, there are two types of dreams. One is conceived by the subconscious mind while we’re awake. These are physical experiences we had which the mind remembers and carries as we sleep. These can also be sensations, desires, emotions, and just about everything that occupies the mind at the moment. In this kind of dream, one can determine and understand his reactions, habits and traits since it exists in a world that is nonjudgmental. In other words, what you see in this dream is the real you. However, if one has no desire of improving his being, most of your dreams are blocked or blurred because the mind has no intention of recognizing it.
Dreaming about failing a test is one of the more common dreams probably next to being naked in public or sex related dreams. Most of the time when dreaming about failing a test, the person is being scrutinized by other people making them feel uncomfortable and brining about the feeling of being graded or tested leaving the dreamer feeling anxious and agitated.
Pay attention to your dream. If you constantly dream about breaking your pencil or find that you are late for the exam, then these dreams mean that you have an issue with self-esteem and confidence. Worrying about not having a good grade means that you worry that people do not accept you for who you are.
Baby dreams are symbolic to the personal life of the dreamer and usually they are not portent of imminent pregnancy either of the dreamer or the spouse. Bouncing, healthy babies in your dreams mean that the dreamer longs for a new life, free of worries and clutter since babies represent new life and new beginnings. This is a personal reflection of what you need in your current life and emotional status.
However, a dead baby means you have ended something significant in your life such as career or relationship. Like stated earlier, baby dreams are reflections of your current state of mind so if you dream of neglected baby, or unwanted baby, try to find symbolical meanings in it. Remember how you felt and responded during the dream since this is where you will find your meaning. For example, if you encountered a neglected baby, maybe you are craving for somebody else’s attention.
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