How to Really Remember Dreams

How to Really Remember Dreams



Everyone dreams every night during sleep, however, they may not remember them because their connection to their subconscious is not strong. Intense or emotional dreams, such as nightmares, are remembered more vividly because people think over and over about them, making them important. Learn how to remember all of your dreams, not just the scary or wild ones!







Things You'll Need:





notepad and pen by your bed




a full night's sleep









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First off, your everyday life is lived in your conscious state of mind. Your dreams occur in your sleep, which is in your subconscious state of mind. The better these two states are in tune with each other, the more they can communicate.





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How do the two get more in tune with each other? First off, identify your subconscious. It is your deeper level of thinking and feeling, realize the parts of your life that you don't pay attention to. A good exercise is this:
1. As you read this, how are you feeling in general?
2. Think about your breathing. Recognize the rhythm of your breathing and how your body moves with it.
3. If you're sitting in a chair, is it comfortable? Realize your weight on it, or how much it's pushing against you.
4. Recognize the rhythm of your blinking.
5. Is your mouth dry?
6. Where are your feet, are they cold or warm? Be aware of your socks on them.
7. Continue to realize your pants, your underwear, your shirt.
8. Continue to think about your breathing and heartbeat.





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By doing this, you have put your subconscious activity (breathing, blinking...) into your conscious mind (what you do think about). This tells your mind that these things are important and that you're paying attention to them. Remember that dreams happen during your subconscious mind, so this tells your mind that they are important.





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You are more likely, as you may have noticed in life, that you remember your dreams better right after you wake up. When you wake up, you are coming out of your subconscious state into your conscious state. Here is when the connection is strong, have a notepad ready by your bed and jot down key words from your dream.





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After you jot down the images and keywords, you may write it out as a story.

Then later in the day, read through the dream--this part is important as it also connects the conscious and subconscious!








Tips & Warnings










If you value remembering your dreams, your mind will remember them just like it remembers other important things like: a girl/boyfriend's birthday, Friday's paycheck, or waking up for work.








A full night's sleep produces more dreams



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How to Realize Your Needs

How to Realize Your Needs



The art of communication is truly a gift in and of itself. Examining how you feel when you express your needs will give you the insight you need to effectively get your point across. Following are a few ideas on how to do just that.







Things You'll Need:





Journal




Desire




Patience









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Set up your sacred space. Find a quiet place where you feel at peace and safe. Get a journal or some paper and a writing instrument. Light a candle and put on some gentle music if you choose. Take a couple of moments and quiet your mind. Relax and be patient with yourself.





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Ask yourself these questions and then write down the first thing that comes to your mind. Do not judge the thoughts that come to mind, just write down all your thoughts - you will examine them later.
1. What am I trying to communicate?
2. When I try to communicate, how do I feel?
3. Where do I feel that feeling in my body?
4. Does it have a color or shape?
5. Do I have the same feeling every time I try to communicate?





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If not, take some time to think back on times you have found it difficult to communicate and ask yourself:
6. Who are you trying to communicate with?
7. Is it the same person that is blocking your communication?
8. Is there a common feeling I get from each person blocking my communication?
9. When the situation is over, what do I say to myself regarding what just happened?
10. How do I feel about myself and my actions?





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These are beginning questions to ask yourself. You may be feeling some confusion, stress or even fear after answering those questions. That is ok - remember - there are no right or wrong answers - only your truth. Center yourself again. Review your answers. What do the situations or people involved have in common?





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Often when communication is a problem, it is because the person does not feel like what they have to say is important enough or that they are worthy. If this is the case, consider talking to someone who can help you explore those deep inner feelings and uncover the root cause.





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If you do not want to talk to someone, talk to yourself. Ask yourself, when was the first time you remember feeling this way? How did you feel that time? Does that feeling still serve you? If not, consider releasing that experience to the past - where it belongs. Remember - That was then - This is now!








Tips & Warnings










Colors have meanings - Red, Root Chakra, Seat of Power/Stability; Orange, Sacral Chakra, Seat of Sexuality/Creativity; Yellow, Solar Plexus Chakra, Seat of Will/Determination; Green/Pink, Heart Chakra, Seat of Self-Love/ Unconditional Love; Blue, Throat Chakra, Seat of Truth/Voice; Indigo, Third Eye Chakra, Seat of Intuition/Foresight; Purple, Crown Chakra, Higher Self/ Connection to the Creator.








Discovering your voice may increase self-esteem!








Retaking your Power may improve your posture and presentation!



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How to Read an Ear Reflexology Chart

How to Read an Ear Reflexology Chart



Ear Reflexology is a treatment for certain conditions based on the premise that parts of the ear correspond with different parts of the body. A fairly young science, ear reflexology became widely known in 1957. Introduced to the medical community by a French doctor named Nogier, ear reflexology is now a useful tool not only in the treatment of disease, it is also helpful in the treatment of emotional illness.









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Visit ear reflexology websites to learn about ear reflexology and to purchase wall size ear reflexology charts.





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Notice the differences between the emotional ear chart and the physical ear chart. Both are used to treat conditions in their respective areas.





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Pay attention to the different sections of the ear. On the physical ear chart there are reflexology points on the ear lobe, the outer canal area and the outer ear above the lobe. On the emotional ear chart most of the points are on the outer rim of the ear or on the ear lobe.





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Massage areas of the ear that coincide with areas of the body in which you are experiencing difficulty. Ear reflexologists also recommend including essential oils and aromatherapy with ear reflexology.





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Use ear reflexology charts to treat a variety of conditions, but not without the supervision of a reflexology specialist. These specialists are trained in the use of magnets, pressure and essential oils and will diagram a treatment program designed just for you.








Tips & Warnings










Reflexology, like any other homeopathic treatment, should not be used without supervision or in place of medicine prescribed by your physician. Do not discontinue use of any medication without first consulting your doctor.



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How to Read a Reflexology Chart

How to Read a Reflexology Chart



You have heard it for years--there are spots on your feet that control everything else in your body. The science behind this is reflexology zones. The reflexology chart explains all of this, but you must know how to read a reflexology chart first.







Things You'll Need:





Reflexology chart









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Look carefully at the chart. As you will see, there are five different segments, or reflex zones, in the foot.





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View the foot and see that four lines divide each of the segments. There are specific reflexology pressure points in each.





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Analyze the lines. The first zone stands for the neck and shoulder. Above that line is the area for the ears, eyes, head, brain and neck.





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Examine the second line. It is for the diaphragm. The soloplex, the shoulders and the heart are above that line.





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Look over the last line, which is the waif line of the foot. This line, in the middle of both of the feet, means the abdominal cavity. It represents the stomach, kidneys, spleen and liver.





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View a chart, like the one from Reflexology Wisconsin (resources), whenever you have pain. Use massage and manipulation techniques to center in on the healing zones that will help you.








Tips & Warnings










Use the reflexology chart to cure anything that ails you, from stress and headaches to back and stomach pain. All you have to do is select the right zones to alleviate your pain.



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How to Read a Pressure Points Diagram

How to Read a Pressure Points Diagram



Pressure points can deal with pain and other ailments. The Eastern art of acupressure manipulates the energy channels of the body to clear blockages and promote healing. There are hundreds of points on the human body that connect to these channels. Acupressure is akin to acupuncture and utilizes the same points but without the use of needles. Learn how to read a pressure point diagram.









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Note the difference in the front and back view of the body. The energy channels run up and down the body on either the front or the back. The pressure points used for acupressure are along these channels. The channels that run up and down the body all have names relating to specific organs of the body. Become familiar with these major channels.





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Identify skeletal landmarks for any individual point you are trying to locate. Things that will be important in locating a particular point will be whether the point is above or below a skeletal feature and whether it is close or away from a main part of the skeleton. Make an estimate of how far the point is from something on the body that you can find easily.





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Learn the measurements used by experts in the field. The literature in the field deals almost exclusively in these types of measurements. Make sure you can use them to locate a point on the body. Typically, pain in one part of the body is a result of a blockage in a channel in another part of the body. You must learn to utilize the literature on the subject to know where to apply pressure. The depth of the points listed on the chart can be different and requires different amounts of pressure. Make sure you understand how to apply pressure for both surface and deep pressure points.


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How to Read a Hand Reflexology Chart

How to Read a Hand Reflexology Chart



Reflexology is the art of applying pressure to feet and hands with specific techniques without the use of lotions or oils. Reflexology is used to treat a variety of conditions and is based on the theory of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the entire body on the base of the hands or feet.









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Look at the back of your hands. The back of the hands deals primarily with the muscles, joints and extremities going from top to bottom; just like your body. The tips of the fingers are the brain, head and sinus cavities. The middle of the fingers is the neck and the tops of your knuckles are the shoulders and so on down the hand. The base of the back of your hand represents the fallopian tubes, groin and lymph glands.





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Turn your hand over and observe the inside. Again, the inside of your hand moves down your body beginning with the brain, head and sinus cavities. The top of the knuckles of the inside of your hand relates to the eye and inner ear. Moving down the hand you have the lungs, stomach and other vital organs. The bottom of the inside of your hand deals with the small intestine.





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Study hand reflexology charts available online or at your local bookstore to more fully understand the details of hand reflexology.





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Visit a specialist who deals in hand reflexology to get more insight into this area of therapy.


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How to Read a Foot Reflexology Chart

How to Read a Foot Reflexology Chart



Reflexology is the art of applying pressure to the hands and feet at various locations to heal. Certain areas of the hands and feet correspond to various body parts. Reflexology is used for healing, stress reduction and regaining equilibrium. While reading a foot reflexology chart may seem overwhelming, it's not as hard as it seems if you keep some things in mind.









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Get a foot reflexology chart in color. This can make it much easier to know how far certain areas extend in the feet. It can also make it easier to know what area you're focusing on. There are even some charts on the web that are interactive.





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The foot has a top and a bottom. When you read a reflexology chart, find out whether you're looking at the top or bottom of the foot.





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Each foot not only corresponds to parts of the body, but to specific sides of the body as well. The left foot reflects the left side of the body, while the right foot reflects the right side. The spine runs from the inside of the feet, while the outsides of the body correspond to the outside of the feet. Keeping this in mind may make reading a reflexology chart a little easier.


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