One of our greatest allies in life is our dreams. Whatever we seek to be, do or accomplish, our dreams can help us in reaching our goals.

Dreams have meaning, and when we pay attention to dreams their meaning bursts upon us in profound insights. Dreams validate the intuition, present solutions to problems, inspire creativity and bring healing. Since ancient times, dreams have been seen literally as a "hotline to God" for divine guidance in all matters of life.

When we are faced with important decisions, such as changes involving home, job and relationship, we often don't know which way to turn. We draw up lists of pros and cons, sit on the fence and second guess ourselves. Our dreams, however, cut straight through confusion with guidance that is crystal clear. Sometimes the dream guidance confirms what we already know and helps to end vacillation. Sometimes the guidance is unexpected--and we are put to a test of faith to follow it.

Dreams speak in symbols, which always have personal meaning within the context of the dreamer's life. Many symbols also carry larger-than-life, or archetypal, meaning. Each dream is unique to the dreamer, and any dream can provide the guidance or "aha!" that the dreamer needs. However, there are some symbols that appear often in guidance dreams. For example, maps, paths and instructions from voices and guide figures point out to us the road ahead. Unusual lights over places, landscapes and signs also mark the trail we need to take. Magazines tell us what we need to know. Bridges and gateways take us to new places. We navigate rivers. In these and similar symbols, the dreamworld is saying to us, "Here--this is the way that has been prepared for you, this is the way you must go."

The following are some examples of dreams that provided significant and life-changing guidance to the dreamers. You may see some similarities and resonances with your own dreams. If so, your Dreaming Self is inviting you to take a closer look: explore your dreams more, and learn how they are speaking to you...

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© Copyright Rosemary Ellen Guiley, PhD. This article was originally published at our website, SoulfulLiving.com, in July 2001, as part of Soulful Living's "Dreams" Issue.

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