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Awakening the Dreamer

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I am extremely happy I read Raechel Bratnick's new book "Awakening the Dreamer."

Science tells us that sleep and the need to dream are particularly important functions for mental and emotional well being. But, seldom are the reasons explained more fully and carefully than by this book.

"Awakening the Dreamer" not only succinctly and clearly identifies the role of dreams in our conscious behavior, but also explores their importance in our overall state of mind. This includes our ability to recognize sadness, depression, fatigue, restlessness, anger and resentment as symptoms of a restless soul that lacks fulfillment in our everyday conscious lives.

Through the pages of this book, I've learned that dreams are far more than innocent playthings of the mind. In reality, dreams are messengers of our truest feelings and beliefs. They convey our deepest thoughts and beliefs without the trappings of our everyday lives that include rational thought, overwhelming responsibilities and financial and emotional stress. Shrouded in fantasies, symbols and imagery that know no bonds, dreams offer the pathway to our innermost desires that many of us have long ago discarded and forgotten to conform to the demanding and often harsh realities of life.

Since I read this book, I now listen to my dreams and pay attention to their messages. I've learned the unconscious mind is far more attuned to our truest feelings as well as the individual pathways for achieving happiness and fulfillment while overcoming everyday challenges and obstacles.

Through the help of "Awakening the Dreamer," I've also begun to decipher the myriad the images within my dreams and their unlock their wisdom. In many cases, I was surprised at what I found. The messages contained within my dreams directly contradicted years of rationalization, suppression and programming. Now that I understand my true feelings, I've begun to integrate their needs into my everyday life. In a short time, this has resulted in a greater respect for my individual needs in a convoluted society, clearer pathways of decision making and a higher regard for my intuitive abilities.

I recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about his or her true self and desires a happier, wiser, more empathic, calmer and capable life. Ms. Brantick's deep understanding of this topic and her desire to help others achieve a greater understanding of self and their own individual paths to personal fulfillment is evident in every page, exercise and example provided throughout "Awakening the Dreamer."

The most amazing thing about "Awakening the Dreamer" is that it stimulates my dreaming, awakening me to my true self. It can be read and used at many different levels, accessible to ordinary people who may be curious about their dreams and the phenomenon of dreams.

There is abundant guidance for what Raechel Bratnick calls the "dreamer's work:" gathering dreams, practicing, "incubating a dream," creating a dream collection, using dreams in creative activities, connecting with other conscious dreamers, developing self knowledge through dreaming.

"Awakening the Dreamer" has increased my enjoyment of my sleeping and stimulated me to spend more time with the fascinating images that emerge from my own true self.

I've read my share of books on dreams and dreaming, but this is hands down my favorite. It is as rich and complex as dreams themselves, yet provides very creative and useful tools to help the dreamer work with and integrate their dreams into their consciousness. Bratnick provides the reader a portal into living a life that is full of meaning, both personally and collectively.