7 Reasons to Keep a Dream Journal
"A dream journal is the most important tool for dreamers. If you want to understand your dreams or learn lucid dreaming, a dream journal is a must. Here are my top 7 reasons to keep a dream journal:
1. Improve Dream Recall
You know the saying that goes, “What you focus on grows?” It applies to dreams too. If you want to recall more dreams, you need to pay attention to them.
Keeping a dream journal is the best way to train your mind that dreams are important. This is particularly true if you think you don’t dream or if you have trouble remembering your dreams.
If you can’t remember anything simply write “No dream recall.” Writing this phrase tells your subconscious that dreams are important and that you want to recall them. Eventually you’ll start recalling dream fragments and before you know it you’ll recall entire dream narratives.
2. Prep for Lucid Dreaming
Dream journals cultivate self-awareness and self-awareness is the key to lucid dreaming. Writing down your dreams allows you to see patterns. Soon you’ll have a list dream signs (dream occurrences that indicate you are dreaming).
Gaining awareness of your dream signs greatly increases your chances of recognizing when you are dreaming. And you know what that means – you’re on your way to becoming lucid.
3. Cultivate Psychic Abilities
Dreams are a direct connection to the Infinite All. And within the Infinite All, there is no time, and there is no space. This means that through your dreams, you have direct access to the past, present, and even the future.
If you’ve previously recorded a dream and then the events of the dream take place in your waking life, you’ll have proof of the validity of psychic dreaming. Without dream journal, it’s easy to dismiss or rationalize away your experience.
4. Boost Creativity
Dreams make you more creative. It’s a scientifically known fact that during dreaming your logical processes shut down and your creative centers take over.
In this state, your mind creates new neural pathways and connects ideas in different ways. The result is enhanced creativity and problem-solving skills. Writing down your dreams also gives you a record of your creative insights.
5. Detect Dream Patterns
It’s one thing to know that last night you dreamt about your mother. But remembering that you also dreamt about her last week and three times last month is the next level of understanding your dreams.
By keeping a dream journal, you can easily see patterns. You’ll notice reoccurring themes, characters, and events. Recognizing dream patterns gives you a window into your Soul and subconscious.
6. Review Your Dreams Later
Dreams are stored in your short-term memory and they fade quickly when you wake up. Even if you have excellent dream recall you’re unlikely to remember your dreams in a few days.
Keeping a dream journal gives you a record of your dreams. Later, you can review them for dream signs, themes, and patterns. You’ll also create a record of any psychic or prophetic dreams.
7. It’s Fun
Most importantly, keeping a dream journal is fun. I cherish my dream journal and my daily time for reflection on my life. And what could be more exciting than getting to know yourself better!" (http://amycope.com/7-reasons-to-keep-a-dream-journal/)
