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incubation.
But I present it as an experiment to suggest
that you not only
give it careful attention, but also
critically examine the results.
Also, as part of my
doctoral research, I am investigating
how effectively
incubation can be taught through the medium of printed
instructions and how well incubation works for different
people with different concerns. So, if you'd like
to join
me in this research project, I suggest
that you treat the
instructions as a formal experiment. Treating
it so may
even create a more adventuresome atmosphere and
lead
to greater success.
The Instructions
The dreamers who have followed
the steps I shall
present have reported that dream incubation has brought
them a better sense of participation
in what they had
formerly thought to
be a somewhat puzzling and
seemingly autonomous dream life. Incubated
dreams
tend to be more vivid and easier to
interpret than most
spontaneous dreams. I must warn
you that insights
offered by incubated dreams are
hard to ignore since
you asked for it! But the recognition
and development
of resources that are
innate within us
can only
strengthen our self-esteem as we learn
to look within
ourselves for the answers we need
in order to know
ourselves and the world better. Dream incubating
is not
only rewarding, it's fun. So let's begin!
1) I suggest that you obtain
a notebook for exclusive
use as a dream journal, and prepare a place for it by your
bed. Each night make a few notes about the day's
events
and enter the date for the following morning, along with
the optimistic note, "Dream #1."
2) Learn to remember
your dreams regularly, say
two to three dreams a week. Dream
incubation can be
difficult if you are not already
used to remembering
your dreams. If you are having trouble with dream recall,
read the helpful sections on remembering dreams in Ann
Faraday's Dream Game or Patricia Garfield's
Creative
Dreaming. (Editor's note: You may also
find helpful
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