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Mini Dream Analysis (In Action)

Recall:

I was a stripper. Didn't like the part where a girl had sex with him. He had us act like beached seals. Someone had a room and locked mini. Kept loosing keys and bag. Setting office building and lake. "Why are you doing this? money" . $2 tip. The sex happened in a hallway. I couldn't see the mans face. 3 girls. me and the other just leaned against the wall and waited for it to be over. Kept loosing car keys. Connor showed up end of dream when I wa standing in line with a black lady. She also lost something. I'm looking for a pink bag.

Information gathering:

Date: end of September, started a new job and experiencing stress and anxiety, also potential move

Order: 1. Beached Seals 2. Hallway 3. Mini bedroom 4. Bathroom Line !! In-between is when lost keys and bags with an office setting

Symbol= beached whale, 3, keys, pink bag, 2

Theme= Sexual, lost, hallway (confined), lack of control

Title: Beached Stripper

Setting: Lake, bedroom, hallway, office building

Characters= 3 strippers, bathroom girl, Connor, Male figure

Worst Part: the replay/looping

Working with shadow figure:

Ask what it wants for you? What it has to teach you? Normally for me questions arise naturally once I begin examining the character and ask what it wants of me.

With the male shadow figure in my dream the dialogue went roughly as followed. Why are you following me? To get your attention. What do you want? To realize the hold "masculinity" has on you and how you've been conditioned and experienced (then it came in phrases) "rely on a man" "man has power" "you are not stronger than a man". What do I need to do? Release this idea. How can I release these ideas? Use your voice, feel powerful over men and towards men. Use your body, fuel your body to combat feelings of weakness.

Working with dream settings and symbols:

Hallway is connected to the lost keys. Lost keys are often related to a loss of innocence which immediately connected me to my sexual assault trauma. The phrase "waited for it to be over" stuck with me... and I still just "waiting for it to be over" in my daily life? My depression typically has me in a funk where I'm not interested in doing much and feel dread for the day. What do I already have in my daily life to look forward to? How can I show that part of myself hope?

The office building is connected to the lost bag and in-between all other aspects and is the end of my dream. The bag is representing the side of myself I see as "limited", the spiritual me. What I fear loosing from working and what I feel I am just "dragging behind me but not using". I must choose sprit rather than harm. I can pick up the harmed parts of myself with my spirit and bring them up to the light.

Time and Setting:

Writing my dream in chronological order allowed me to see how the time and intensity of my dream shifted. My dream began set in the past and gradually shifted to present day. This shift occurred when my current cat, Mini, appeared in my dream. That's when the work analogy became more apparent within the dream world and Connor appeared as a support.

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Mini Dream Analysis Guide

This guide is designed to help you analyze your dreams, either during an initial recall session or later when the details may not be as fresh. Remember, this is a starting point—always do your own research. Ensure you are in a safe space before you begin, and check in with yourself frequently throughout the process. Have a plan for calming yourself and restoring a sense of safety if needed.

Dream Information:

Dream Recall: Start by writing down your dream or rereading your initial recall to capture its essence accurately.

Chronological Order: Create a chronological outline of the main events in the dream.

Key Elements:

Date of Dream

Dream Recall

Setting & Time

Characters & Symbols

Title

Worst Part

Themes

Symbols

Once you have mapped out the main points of your dream, you can explore your shadow characters and delve deeper into the meanings that resonate with you personally. This involves confronting your dream fears, exploring the historical and personal meanings of symbols, and questioning each element in relation to the setting and time.

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"Begin once you have your personal allies and protections"

Me: okay circle of protection it is

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Moon Ritual

September 18th, 2024 Supermoon

I began by gathering all the supplies I thought I might need before venturing outside. I laid down my blanket and spread out each of my tackle boxes filled with crystals. First, I chanted and danced under the moonlight, repeating the mantra: "Earth my body; Water my blood; Air my breath; Fire my spirit."

Next, I turned to my journaling practice. For this full moon, I worked with my yoga sutra book, focusing on the lesson about recognizing harmful pattern loops.

This ritual was particularly special because I shared it with my long-distance best friend. Knowing that she carved time out of her busy schedule motivated me to stay present. Even though we were in completely different time zones, I felt close to her. I didn’t feel alone; instead, I felt our combined strength under the moonlight.

The next step in our ritual is to mail our letters to each other and reflect on one another's lessons on the next full moon.

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Focus Stone: Bloodstone; Wards against undesirable influences, creates space for possibility, increase patience and supports relationship with one’s inner self. 

Desire Stone: Blue Kyanite; Aids in dream recall, allows one to communicate and hear truth, and is spared from collecting negative energies

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Red Jasper the stone of endurance.

Blue Kyanite aids in dream recall.

Yellow Citrine is cleansing and can help to release anger.

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Focus Stone: Red Jasper Stone of endurance, absorbs negative energy, invites user to keep one foot firmly on the earth. 

Desire Stone: Blue Kyanite Aids in dream recall, allows one to communicate and hear truth, and is spared from collecting negative energies.

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Night Ritual

First prepare to rest : gently cleanse your face, brush your teeth, take melatonin, tend to your cats, arrange your sleeping space, use the restroom, reflect in your journal, and text goodnight. Complete these sacred tasks with intention, creating a tranquil space where your mind can find peace.

Next, settle into your bed with grace and choose a yoga pose or sequence that resonates with your current state. Hold each pose for an extended period to help melt away the day.

When your intuition guides you turn your attention to your breath. Notice your belly rising as you inhale through your nose and falling as you exhale. As you breath in, visualize the air flowing down the left side of your body filling your belly with love. Briefly pause in stillness. As you exhale, imagine the air moving up through your body and out through your nose, dragging along anything from the day that will not serve tomorrow. Repeat this visualization with each breath.

Whenever your mind begins to wander, gently guide your awareness back to the breath visualization. If a persistent thought arises, pause and delve into its essence. Explore the core of this thought, understanding which part of your inner self it relates to. Embrace this aspect with compassion and acceptance, offering it the comfort and reassurance it seeks. Wrap it in a mental hug and release, bringing the mind back to the breath.

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was listening and had the urge to share, hope you enjoy :)

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Focus Stone: Chevron Amethyst

Desire Stone: Blue Kyanite

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One thing i've learned is that dream work is a long-haul practice. You have to be consistent and compile your own data over time.

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"When I think about my dream..." Working from outside the dream refers to examining various elements of the dream from the observer perspective, looking in at the story and the images from an eyes-wide-open in waking clock-time perspective. "I am..." Working from inside the dream means to climb back inside the dream while awake and wander around the dreamscape in real time, re-experiencing it in the now of the dream.

Schiller, L. Y. (n.d.). PTSDreams: Transform Your Nightmares from Trauma through Healing Dreamwork.

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Dreams are alive; we are not having a dream; we are having an experience in an alternate reality. // Linda Yael Schiller

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Crystal Grid Contents:

Red Jasper Point, represents endurance

Chevron Amethyst, represents clarity

Bloodstone, represents patience

Blue Kyanite, represents truthful communication

Pressed rose petals, collected by me and represents fernweh (far-sickness)

Two found rocks, unsure of exact types for now, they represent adventure

2 sets of 3 candles. The first set was yellow and the second red. Yellow is my favorite color but red was a "random" pick. Representative for the flame of life, of the soul.

Incense represents acceptance

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Not sure where to start when it comes to your spiritual practice? Here's a brief inspirational guideline of what I like to do.

In each section I will provide all options of what I may potentially do, keep in mind on any given day I may do one or a mixture of the options provided in that section. Also remember not all aspects have to be completed. Mix, replace, and add what fits you in the present moment.

1.Preparing oneself

This step is all about communicating to the nervous system what's to come. To prepare I will clean up any clutter in my room, vacuum, fix or lay out a blanket and yoga mat, set out yoga blocks, choose a crystal grid base, choose crystals and other resource objects for the grid, get water/snack/use the restroom, let anyone in the house know I wish not to be disturbed, place my phone in another room, light an incense.

2. Tune in

This step is all about harnessing the flow of energy I created while building my crystal grid. This may entail a yoga sequence, playful mantra chanting, joyful movement, or just sitting and tolerating myself. At this step, I am more conscious about the music I am playing and setting an intention for the remainder of my time on the mat. On a crowded brain day this step may be focused on showing myself compassion and quieting the mind for the practice to come.

3. Connect with divine energy

This step is about connecting with an aspect of my inner self. It's meant to be a moment of inner reflection, understanding, and not contain any overwhelming emotions. I view it as setting the stage for deeper, more challenging work. Expanding knowledge through text, videos, or journaling accompany this step.

4. Highest point

This step is for the peak of the practice, where uncomfortable emotions are felt and shown acceptance. Currently for me, this is the step where I begin my dreamwork, shadow work, and analyze my repressed emotions and ignored parts.

5. Resting in contemplation

This step is focused on concluding the practice and integrating back into the regular day. This is where I like to journal about my practice, slowly clean up. This is when I might seek connection with others or blog about my experience.

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Crystal grid contents:

I enjoy using the blue bandana that I got from LA pride as a representation of my bisexuality and commitment to connecting, loving, and understanding that aspect of my identity.

Focus stone: Agate

Way Stone: Blue Kyanite

Desire Stone: Apache Tears accompanied by dried wild flowers