Your Nightmares Surrounding 9/11 Can Be Therapeutic, says Dream Expert
Dream expert and author of the newly released book, “I Had the Strangest Dream…the Dreamer’s Dictionary for the 21st Century”, (Warner Books) Kelly Sullivan Walden says, “Many people tell me that are having dreams that reflect the war and the events of September 11th. They seem to feel reassured when I tell them that this is a healthy sign."
Walden continues, "One of the functions of your dreams is that of a washing machine. It cleans and rinses away the debris that you have accumulated throughout the day (destructive, sabotaging, fear-based ideas and data), so that when you awaken in the morning, you can feel renewed, replenished, and capable of facing the day. The dirtier the clothes, the more work the washing machine has to do to return you to your natural splendor. These days we are bombarded with some terrifying imagery. It is no wonder people are cycling this negativity through in their dreams. I say it is a sign of a healthy subconscious mind that allows for this data to be processed in a non-violent way. If you think about it, it is a pretty miraculous function."
Kelly adamantly states, “Remember, your dreams are among your greatest allies, helping you to release non-supportive images and to come to terms with the sometimes traumatic events that are taking place in the world today. Fortunately, you don’t have to understand your dreams or remember them in order to benefit from their assistance. However, working deeply with your dreams can accelerate and amplify your ability to grow through the stresses of modern life, and eventually glow through them.”
With this in mind, Kelly Sullivan Walden says the best way to bolster yourself to make it through these stressful times is to:
- Make sure your body gets as much rest as possible
- Break the habit of watching violent programming as you fall asleep
- Read or watch life-affirming programming as you go to sleep
The following list sites some of the symbols that can be found in “I Had the Strangest Dream…the Dreamer’s Dictionary for the 21st Century”:
- World Trade Center, p. 378
- September 11th, p. 298
- Terrorists, p. 335
- Fire, p. 140
- Flood, p. 143
- Venting Dreams-p. 8
- Airplane-p. 34
- Breakdown/Breakthrough Dreams, p. 12
