I'm interested in a couple of things that may be related - or maybe not. At any rate, I'm exploring them at the same time.
One has to do with being able to access visual imagery. I think there have been times in the past when I had visual daydreams, or the ability to see an image in my mind if it was suggested. But I don't seem to have that now, and I'd like to.
The other is being aware of dream imagery. My idea there is more connection between the unconsious/subconscious and conscious. I believe that the deeper layers have a lot of influence on emotions and behavior, and that understanding them better, peeling them back a bit, is important to personal growth.
I have had a couple of recent incidents when I was awake and had distinct visual imagery. In one, I was following a winding road through the woods. In the other, I was in a lab, and watching a hand pick up a tool off the table. I was able to watch each of these images for several seconds.
I have now collected several dozen dream recollections. So far, every dream is very unique in its particulars. Many of them do seem to have common themes. One is that I'm looking for something and can't find it. Another is that I'm in some conflict - though never overtly violent.
One thing I've observed is that I often have a powerful dream in the first 3-4 hours of sleep. I frequently wake up between midnight and 2 am having completed a vivid dream.
I'm hoping for more visualization and dream awareness as the new year progresses.
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