Guest Machiel Klerk talks about building a trusting relationship with dreams, exploring the power of dreams in the Sangoma tradition, the relationship between man and the divine, improving dream recall, the concepts of the little self and the big self, the art of interconnectivity and dream incubation, and embracing the call to adventure.
Dreams are not just fragments, but a co-existing reality that offers guidance and insights into one's path and well-being.
Developing a relationship with dreams through incubation can unlock profound guidance and clarity, allowing access to wisdom and intelligence beyond the ego.
Deep dives
The Power of Dreams and the Other World
Dreams are not just fragments or random experiences, but they offer a co-existing reality or stream of consciousness. The world of dreams is where the ancestors, spirits, and spirit animals reside. Dreams provide insights into one's path and overall well-being. By developing a relationship with the dream world, one can receive guidance and support. Engaging in dream incubation involves asking specific questions before sleep and having rituals to connect with the mystery. Trust is crucial in this process, and dreams from incubation can provide profound guidance and clarity.
Jung's Influence and the Power of Dreams
The works of Carl Jung opened up a new world view for the speaker, revealing that there is more to reality than what meets the eye. Dreams flooded in and reconnected the speaker to their father, giving their life purpose. Jung's emphasis on the importance of dreams resonated deeply. The speaker highlights the significance of dreams as a psychological x-ray, revealing areas of growth, unhelpful patterns, and potential direction. Developing a relationship with dreams allows access to the wisdom and intelligence beyond one's ego. The dreams act as guides and offer valuable information and suggestions.
Dream Incubation and Building Trust
Dream incubation is an ancient practice found in various spiritual and religious traditions. By engaging in a five-step method, one can more intentionally connect with dreams for guidance. The process involves identifying a specific problem or question, phrasing the question clearly, performing a personal ritual, meditating before sleep, and writing down the dream upon waking. Trust is essential in this process, and it grows through experiencing the power and wisdom that dreams can provide. Dreams from incubation are distinct from regular dreams and can be trusted as meaningful responses from the mystery.
Engaging with Dreams and the Other Reality
Dreams offer a glimpse into another reality that coexists with our waking world. By cultivating a relationship with dreams, one can engage with different dream figures and entities, such as spirit animals. Dreams can provide insights into obstacles and fears that may hinder personal growth or connection with others. Trusting dreams and nurturing that relationship allows for meaningful guidance to unfold. Dreams also extend beyond sleep, manifesting as synchronicities or intuitive knowings in daily life. Embracing dreams as a powerful resource can lead to a more interconnected and purposeful existence.
Dream expert, Machiel Klerk joins Raghu for a conversation on how we can build a trusting communicative relationship with our dreams.
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Machiel Klerk is a social entrepreneur, licensed mental health therapist, international speaker, dream worker, and published author. Machiel founded the organization Jung Platform based on a night-time dream. This organization focuses on providing quality programs for personal development from a soul-centered perspective. Machiel is an internationally-recognized and gifted dream worker. His book Dream Guidance shows how one can connect and find guidance from the soul through dreams. He further travels extensively to Africa, Europe and through the United States, lecturing on soul-oriented psychological topics. More at MachielKlerk.com
“Dreams are not just little fragments that happen at night, but is coexisting reality or stream of consciousness that continues to exist when you wake up.” – Machiel Klerk