Guest Author - Parthena Black
Since dreams are symbolic, we don't have to feel stressed if we can only remember part of a dream. If we can remember the symbols, actions and feelings that went with the dream, we can still get an idea of the message from just a fragment.
In The Art of Spiritual Dreaming, Harold Klemp suggests that before going to sleep we connect with the "Dream Master" to ask for guidance in active or lucid dreaming. I don't care much for this book for various reasons, but I do like that concept. If you have an angel, spirit or ancestor guide, you can ask them for help in remembering your dreams. If you don't work with guides, you can simply ask your mind to help you remember your dream as you are falling asleep, or you can affirm that "I will dream and I will remember my dream." You can make this affirmation stronger by writing it in your dream journal nine or more times.
Keep in mind that the memory may come to you later in the day if you can't remember it first thing in the morning, so don't be discouraged. If it does and you're busy, try to jot it down somewhere so that you don't forget it again.
In The Mystical, Magical, Marvelous World of Dreams, Wilda B. Tanner presents a unique idea - becoming a weekend dreamer! With busy schedules and many people literally working two jobs between their careers and families, trying to remember dreams may be just another added stress that they don't need. Tanner suggests letting go of worrying about remembering dreams during the week and focus on this just on weekends, when you are rested and less stressed. An added bonus is that you may start to remember your dreams more often during the week once you have eliminated that worry, kind of like the "barren" woman who gets pregnant when the adoption is finalized.
For some people, simply focusing on dreamwork is enough to begin remembering their dreams. They begin to remember them almost immediately. For others, this is more difficult. Don't give up too soon. With some practice and experimentation, you'll find a method that works for you in time.
May all your dreams come true!
