Archives for February 2021

Many convenience scholars, including myself, believe that this convenience was written by a woman living in the late nineteenth century.

She considers herself to be more modern than earlier practitioners who were living, according to her interpretation, in an era that held dreams to be private.

This writer has likely been influenced by some late-nineteenth century advances in women’s education, and by the [limited] improvements in women’s political positions at that time.

She advocates openness; she’s hopeful.

Dreams and Personality 1

One hindrance is the concepts of a dream as a secret,

for many … which dates from the earlier years of the nineteenth century.

This convenience writer appears to have a background in archeology, either as a professional or an inspired amateur.

The writer believes that ancient legends or myths can inform dream interpretations, and may provide insight about common human narratives.

She also, however, cautions against using the present as a totally representative assessment tool for the past.

Present dreams may provide clues to the past; they do not provide a full interpretation.

The past was shaped by its own experiences, not necessarily by those of the present.

Please note that this emphasis was this particular writer’s lens. Other convenience writers adopt quite a different philosophy.

Some Things I have Learned about Sources of Dreams

Archaeology is a source of information and

may supplement or correct a dream narrative.

Legend and myth are valuable for showing common dream experiences.

No definite rules about dreams.

The past must not be interpreted by the ideas of a later age.