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A place to explore experience through reflection.


When Symbols Return
Dreams often speak in images rather than explanations. A place appears. A person enters the scene. An object stands out without obvious reason. At first, these images may seem unusual or difficult to understand. A dream may leave behind only a single symbol that lingers in memory without clear meaning. But when dreams are noticed over time, something interesting sometimes occurs. A symbol may return. It may not appear in exactly the same form. The setting may change. The peop
Phyllis Hampton
Mar 9
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When Dreams Begin to Form Patterns
Most dreams pass through the night without being remembered. Occasionally, however, a dream remains with us after waking. It may not immediately make sense, yet something about it lingers in our awareness. At first, a dream may appear as a single image, a brief scene, or a feeling that is difficult to explain. On its own, it may seem disconnected from the rest of life. But for those who begin to notice their dreams over time, something interesting sometimes occurs. A theme ma
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Mar 9
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Recognizing Coherence
As we learn to notice patterns in our experiences, another quality sometimes begins to appear. At first, the connections we observe may seem scattered. A dream reflects a concern from waking life. A symbol appears during a moment of reflection. A recurring situation begins to resemble something we have encountered before. These connections may initially feel loose, like pieces that do not yet fully fit together. But over time, something subtle can begin to happen. Certain exp
Phyllis Hampton
Mar 9
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