Dreams, Symbols, and the Subconscious

Every night, we spend hours in the mystical world of dreams. We experience the symbols, dramas, joys, and disappointments of an entirely new landscape that emerges from our subconscious. Whether we remember our dreams or not, they are affecting us. They process our stress, assist brain function, and guide us into deep sleep.

Dreams have been utilized to gain self-awareness, obtain guidance, and connect with unseen worlds since the early days of humanity. Indigenous cultures, organized religions, and spiritual paths of all kinds have honored the power of dreams for millennia. Modern psychology also places importance on exploring the symbols and evolution of our dreams. In our fast paced modern world, however, it is very easy to overlook what happens during our sleep. We wake up and look at our phones or head to the gym, immediately guiding the mind into conscious activity.

The purpose of this series of gatherings is to bring value once again to the wisdom of our dreams. When we know we have a group of people to discuss our dreams with, we are more likely to take the time to remember and record our dreams. The process of speaking a dream aloud often awakens us to a meaning of the dream that we did not initially see.

Hearing dreams from others opens discussions about the nature of symbolism and the subconscious, allowing us to better understand our own experience. Anyone who chooses to hear reflections and possible dream interpretations from the group will also benefit from exploring other possibilities of messages that they were not able to imagine on their own. After all, the whole purpose of a message from our subconscious is that we may not be able to consciously access it!

Discussing dreams is also a beautiful practice that leads people into a deep level of authentic and vulnerable connection. 2020 has been a challenging and isolating year for so many people. My intent is that this dream circle gives people a sense of depth that is often not associated with online gatherings.

For any dreams shared, the gatherings will include host-led interpretations, opening up to the group for additional interpretations and insights. The hosts will facilitate a safe, respectful, environment to share and interpret dreams and where constructive feelings, ideas, and healthy skepticism are welcome. As attendees you are invited to share your dreams, however, you are not required to do so and may participate at whatever level you are comfortable with. As the gatherings are conducted via Zoom you may leave at your discretion, though we encourage attendees to stay until the end to gain insight through hearing others’ dreams.

These gatherings will take place on Zoom and be hosted by Kelley Neumann and Art Clifford. The Zoom password will be sent to those RSVPed one day prior to the gathering. If you have any questions or would like to make any requests for the series, please contact Kelley. We look forward to meeting with you!

Dates: Wednesdays, Nov 4, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 16, Dec 30, Jan 13, Jan 27
Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm Mountain Time
Location: All gatherings will take place on Zoom
Group size: Limited to 10 people, to allow for more safety and connection
Cost: Free

Blessings,
Kelley Neumann