An Introduction to Dream Coaching What is Dreaming? Dreaming has probably been with us from the beginning of life. (Ever watch a dog “run” while he’s sleeping?) One belief found in both ancient and modern cultures is that life itself was (is) the “dreaming” of God. Today, some scientists have described dreaming as the random catalyzation of bio-chemicals or the firing of nerve synapses in our brain creating or affecting visual sequences that may make sense, or not. Psychologists and dream specialists have tried to convince us that dreams were caused by everything from a repressed unconsciousness and wish fulfillment (Freud), imbalanced personality (Jung), the “computer updating” or information processing function of the mind (Evans, Hadfield, Cartwright, etc.), a bridge between the outer (waking) and inner (sleeping) realities (Langs), projections out-of-the-body (Monroe) and many other views. Ancient seers often believed dreams were messages from the Gods, to presage an event or a prophetic action that one should undertake for betterment or survival.Yet none of these descriptions are completely right, or wrong. In a way, there is no “right” or “wrong” because dreaming is all of these and more. Throughout history people have acted on their dreams for self-improvement. Some cultures on this planet pay direct attention to dreaming and appear to live happy, well-balanced lives. The tendency in Western culture is to ignore them and at our peril treat them with disdain. "Oh, you were just dreaming." Many people do not know that virtually all individuals dream four to five dream cycles every night. Why? We believe, as do many people, that dreaming is our Higher Self, or Soul, speaking to us through our nocturnal “inner voice”. Just as we perceive the natural mind “chatter” during the day, whether listening to our thoughts, intuitions, daydreaming, (trance images) or observing our imaginings, we are constantly trying to understand our Self! We offer the view that dreams are the personal, subtle and impactful, immediate activity of watching messages coming to you from your Higher Self or Soul. Dreams are not always easy to understand, but they are meant to be understood. Otherwise, we would probably not have them. What is Dream Coaching? Dream Coaching is an interactive dialogue between the Dreaming Coach and You. It helps individuals (and families, groups or organizations) to unfold more rapidly and create more satisfaction in life. We assist people in any area of life that appears in their dreaming including relationships, health, spiritual unfoldment, skill refinement, business or career direction, to name a few. Some of the benefits of Dream Coaching include becoming more familiar and understanding of ones Inner Self, developing greater clarity about ones mission in life, making better decisions, setting achievable goals, taking more effective actions and generally using your natural strengths for higher purpose. Dream Coaching is Not For Everyone Whether suffering from an unfulfilled need or traumatized by an experience, Dream Coaching does not offer psychotherapy treatment. Coaches neither provide the service of, nor are trained as counselors, psychotherapists or mental health professionals. So if you are feeling undue discomfort we recommend you seek the assistance of licensed Mental Health Professionals who are trained to make clinical assessments and provide therapy and/or medication for the symptoms of trauma, stress, depression, anxiety or grief that you may be experiencing. What Does Dream Coaching Offer You? The Dreaming Coach will guide you to identify, clarify, understand and work with your dreams and inner experiences. We are dedicated to listening to you and helping you to find the strategies and perspectives that can inspire you on your path to greater happiness and a better life. What is LifeDreamingä? LifeDreamingä is the name of the dream coaching practice facilitated by dreaming coach, David Marcmann. It is also the name applied to the idea that we each have an individual life-dream or vision for fulfilling our purpose in this lifetime. Our LifeDreamingä is our chosen way or survival path toward becoming a more aware, happy Being, living a balanced life with a reasonable level of success and equanimity in our personal unfoldment. By working with your dreaming, you become more adept at understanding and applying the inner messages you receive for guiding that success. Inquiring about Dream Coaching Sessions If you are interested, call or email the Dreaming Coach and introduce yourself so we can then discuss your options. There is no obligation on your part. There is no fee for an introductory discussion. If you decide to want to try Dream Coaching, the sessions are pre-paid monthly and the session series are conducted by telephone or email. The Dreaming Coach will assist you in setting up your coaching sessions and guide you through the process of discovering your LifeDreamingä. You can stop anytime you choose, and continue as long as you'd like. Families and organizations are invited to apply. Lectures and discussion circles on dreaming are also available for groups in private or public events. |
