When you're new to dreamwork, it's quite common to find yourself completely befuddled by the images in your dreams (honestly, I'm not sure that ever goes away). Why can't dreams just say what they mean? Why does it have to be so dramatic?

If you weren't already convinced of the power of dreams to inspire you, provide unexpected solutions to difficult problems, and guide your everyday life, here are eight examples of some of the greatest inventions that were facilitated by dreams.

So you're starting to remember more of your dreams–hurray! Remembering and recording your dreams is the first step to having a dreamwork practice. However, here are a few key things to consider that will help you make better use of your dreams going forward.

What is the difference between explanation, association, and archetypal amplification? Learn helpful tips for using the different levels of meaning to understand your dream for maximum therapeutic benefit, without spiritually bypassing any personal meaning.

When approaching dreams, it's often helpful to think of them as inner dramas where all objects and figures appear as symbols that represent unknown aspects of yourself. And, similar to Greek tragedies, dreams tend to follow a four-fold structure. 

A little effort goes a long way when it comes to beginning your dreamwork practice. Explore expert tips tips to start working with your dreams for self-development and spiritual purposes, or to inspire you to take your dreamwork practice to the next level.

“In each of us is another whom we do not know. He speaks to us in dreams and tells us how differently he sees us from the way we see ourselves.” (Carl Jung)

Dreams have always been significant for humanity. Long before we had trends and data analytics, people in power like kings, emperors, and pharaohs turned to their dreams for guidance. Today, dreams are an essential part of Jungian psychotherapy–but why?