The Artistry of LIFE: Knocking on the WHITE DOOR

Chapter 9: Dreaming To Health

9 - Dreaming to Health

Dreams have been used for thousands of years as a way to divine truth. The ancient Egyptians would use scents and tactile sensations to remind us to ask a question in our dreams. Another ancient practice is to ask for a gift from anyone or anything you meet in your dreams, even if it is a monster! Usually, when you ask for  a gift  you have  a new dream that  reveals  something important. So even if it is a terrifying person or thing, ask for a gift.

‘May I have a gift?’

It is that simple. Often we are about to make an unconscious discovery, which we see in our dream as an unknown power. By asking for a gift, the connection is made without the fear of the unknown.

The story of Amber Danielle.

My friend had spoken to a young woman a few years ago and he told me her story. Amber Danielle was dreaming about being chased by zombies every night. So one night she ran into a tall building. But one zombie kept following her and she was terrified. For unknown reasons, when they reached the 42nd floor she whirled around, looked him in the nose and asked him for a gift. The zombie lifted his hand and the wall opened. She saw from this tenth floor hole-in-the-wall a beautiful golden city in the distance. She "knew" it was her final destination and resting place and she was happy, crying for joy. In her dream the zombie changed into a nice man who told her about the city where she would eventually reside.

The way my friend tells the story, Amber Danielle changed that day. She went from being a scared withdrawn young woman to becoming a self-actualized force to be reckoned with. She never let anyone use her again. She was very strong and confident after that. Her mind had been interpreting out of fear. By asking for a gift she overcame her fear. She claims that now she sees things as they are. What could be more helpful?

Dreams and Night Terrors Night terrors are common for a highly sensitive person (HSP). Per Dr. Elaine Aron, Author of ‘The Highly Sensitive Person’, the following defines the traits of someone who is a HSP:

“Your trait is normal. It is found in 15 to 20% of the population-- too many to be a disorder, but not enough to be well understood by the majority of those around you.

It is innate. In fact, biologists have found it to be in most or all animals, from fruit flies and fish to dogs, cats, horses, and primates. This trait reflects a certain type of survival strategy, being observant before acting.

The brains of highly sensitive persons (HSP’s) actually work a little differently than others.”

You are more aware than others of subtleties. This is mainly because your brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. So even if you wear glasses, for example, you see more than others by noticing more.

You are also more easily overwhelmed. If you notice everything, you are naturally going to be over stimulated when things are too intense, complex, chaotic, or novel for a long time.

This trait is not a new discovery, but it has been misunderstood. Because HSP’s prefer to look before entering new situations, they are often called "shy." But shyness is learned, not innate. In fact, 30% of HSP’s are extraverts, although the trait is often mislabeled as introversion. It has also been called inhibitedness, fearfulness, or neuroticism. Some HSP’s behave these ways, but it isn’t innate doing so not a basic trait.

Sensitivity is valued differently in different cultures. In cultures where it is not valued, HSP’s tend to have low self-esteem. They are told "don't be so sensitive" so that they feel abnormal.”

This is a good link for more information about HSP person. The Plight of the Empath or Highly Sensitive Person - HSP

healing.about.com/od/empathic/a/plightofempath.htm