Love this: "Thus, a dream cannot produce a definite thought. If it begins to do so, it ceases to be a dream because it crosses the threshold of consciousness. That is why dreams seem to skip the very points that are most important to the conscious mind, and seem rather to manifest the "fringe of consciousness," like the faint gleam of st…
Love this: "Thus, a dream cannot produce a definite thought. If it begins to do so, it ceases to be a dream because it crosses the threshold of consciousness. That is why dreams seem to skip the very points that are most important to the conscious mind, and seem rather to manifest the "fringe of consciousness," like the faint gleam of stars during a total eclipse of the sun." And this: "As a plant produces its flower, so the psyche creates its symbols. Every dream is evidence of this process."
I've worked dreams for years with two or three friends, and it always amazes us how much is packed into a single dream image, let alone a whole dream. I'm fascinated at the visual language, the wordplay, the frequent use of real people and places from waking life. As well, the universal messages dipped from an archetypal well. It's all so rich and mysterious. Thanks for doing this.
I cringed when I read his example of the man w/ an inferiority complex who dreamed of "great men." During Obama's presidency, he sometimes showed up in my dreams. I'll have to revisit what we discovered back then, in light of what Jung says here.
I do wonder if this particular interpretation had much to do with the client's background and what was revealed in analysis up to that point. Especially in the context of his conscious behavior and attitude. I could see Obama representing many potential aspects, inferiority complex as one, but possibly a representation of change, hope or stepping into leadership. So many ways it could go!
I was struck by that last quote as well. Jung can be so poetic in his writing.
What a gift to have close friends to share and work dreams with. Have you ever noticed similar themes or images that crossover between you all? I've not had the opportunity to be in a dream circle/group, but I have heard this phenomenon does happen sometimes.
Rich and mysterious - perfect words to sum up dreams. Thank you for sharing :)
Love this: "Thus, a dream cannot produce a definite thought. If it begins to do so, it ceases to be a dream because it crosses the threshold of consciousness. That is why dreams seem to skip the very points that are most important to the conscious mind, and seem rather to manifest the "fringe of consciousness," like the faint gleam of stars during a total eclipse of the sun." And this: "As a plant produces its flower, so the psyche creates its symbols. Every dream is evidence of this process."
I've worked dreams for years with two or three friends, and it always amazes us how much is packed into a single dream image, let alone a whole dream. I'm fascinated at the visual language, the wordplay, the frequent use of real people and places from waking life. As well, the universal messages dipped from an archetypal well. It's all so rich and mysterious. Thanks for doing this.
I cringed when I read his example of the man w/ an inferiority complex who dreamed of "great men." During Obama's presidency, he sometimes showed up in my dreams. I'll have to revisit what we discovered back then, in light of what Jung says here.
I do wonder if this particular interpretation had much to do with the client's background and what was revealed in analysis up to that point. Especially in the context of his conscious behavior and attitude. I could see Obama representing many potential aspects, inferiority complex as one, but possibly a representation of change, hope or stepping into leadership. So many ways it could go!
I was struck by that last quote as well. Jung can be so poetic in his writing.
What a gift to have close friends to share and work dreams with. Have you ever noticed similar themes or images that crossover between you all? I've not had the opportunity to be in a dream circle/group, but I have heard this phenomenon does happen sometimes.
Rich and mysterious - perfect words to sum up dreams. Thank you for sharing :)
That’s a great question. Nothing comes to mind, which probably means - YES! 😁 I’ll have a think about that. May even bring it up at our next meeting.
Hope it sparks some interesting conversation!