name  because  it  aptly   expresses   the   fruitfulness  of
inspirational   writing.   The  teacher   gives   some  good
advice: Simply be quiet and let the intelligence flow.
      Learn  from this dream. Approach the meditation not
as  a  test  or  a  challenge  to  your  skill,  but  rather as a
game.  Pretend  that the meditation is not serious, and be
playful,   experimental.   But   also   approach   it  quietly,
remaining   open   to   inspiration.   Most  of   all,   allow
yourself to be surprised.

The Meditation

      1. Select  a  dream.  The  meditation  works best with
your ordinary,  everyday  type  of  dream,  but falls short
with those very special, highly symbolic dreams. A good
bet is your most recent dream.
      2. It's  helpful  to  rewrite  the  dream  in  the  present
tense,  as if the dream were happening right now.  As you
write,  re-experience  the  feeling of the dream.  It's also
helpful  to  be  quick  and  brief.  A  long  dream  may  be
effectively condensed.  If  details  seem  important write

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