Dreams
Dreams are images of a desired future that can inspire a course of action, but they do not themselves replace a plan.
Definition
Dreams perform an important psychological function: they show needs, longings and possible directions of development. They only become practical when combined with values, real resources and a first step of action. Without this, they can turn into an escape from reality.
Key ideas
- Imagining the future
- Contact with desire
- Translation into action
Practice and life
Choose one dream and write down: what value it expresses, what problem it solves and what first step you can take within 7 days.
Common misconceptions
It is a mistake to treat a dream as proof that something must happen. The second mistake is to reject dreams just because they are not yet a plan.
> A dream only becomes a direction when it meets action.
> — Guru Element
Questions for self-reflection
- What does this dream say about my needs?
- What value does it express?
- What is the smallest step that will give it real direction?