In the the morning light, I had an epiphany on the topic of dreams. It is a splendid thing, I always thought; to be caught in the state where you leave your body, and your mind and spirit are off where they please.
I've heard many people claim to not dream. Whether in dreamless sleep or not - I like to think that our spirit is always divided and venturing forth, showing us things on different levels. Even when I'm awake, I see my minds imagination playing out events, or while awake, sometimes I am dowsing off into a dream momentarily.
I heard it once from a respected elder that she didn't need the use of psychedelics to have "spiritual" experiences. She told me at the moment she was talking to me, her spirit was off in 3 different places. I've heard it said that there are up to 9 different astral bodies that we possess; levels of spirit. Certainly I am not a guru of any kind, but everyday I yearn to awaken my gifts as many have. Many are born with them, yet all of us are born with them, but many of the gifts long forgotten. Dream recall is one of those things I have treasured - and I use a large 3.5" red jasper being the first investment into a larger stone which has helped me recall of dreams in the night.
The problem of dreams is how overlooked they are. Scientists have discovered them to be misfires of brain activity - random scenes and events which have absolutely no value or meaning. I agree it may seem like that when studying brain activity, but they have no science to see the spirit, which cannot be measured by any physical means. We know the presence of the spirit, so why so quick to assume it folklore upon our proud career advancements of the 21st century? The brain is simply the connection - the receiver to the minds projection. Thats is how the mind uses this body as an identity to hide in since birth.
Before I get too far - the point is that dreams have influence and meaning to our lives whether we realize it or not. Whatever purpose they hold is revealed in time as we are simply living out the projection our dreams, beliefs and thoughts. None of it is without self control might I mention, but that is for another write.
I am rather unequipped to put what was revealed to me in the morning lucid state. It is not completely clear to me what was said - but it was something to this extent.
Dreams are inner dictations of the past, present and future. They can mould and construct our lives into more channeled and useful ways how we interact with them. They reveal the truth of the matter of what is on our minds, or sometimes the projected result from the matter. They reveal the unconscious mind to the receiver so he can reflect and chose consciously what choices will effect his current reality. Dreams have a way of clarifying priorities which need tending.
I wish this note could bring more clarity, but I need to work on my writing skills. Just like any skill, working with dreams is another and it takes time and intuitive understanding to have this revealed to you. Don't hesitate to lay in bed every morning to think upon your dreams before they affect you for the rest of the day.