Notes on Dreams as Guidance – Personal Journal Entry

[ngordon6678]

Hi all 🌙

I've recently returned to dream journaling in a more focused way and wanted to share a few thoughts that have come up along the path — mostly as a way to organize my own journey, but also to connect with others here who might resonate.

✨ Positive-feeling dreams — These tend to leave me feeling lighter, clearer, sometimes even energized. I've started viewing them as messages or confirmations from a helpful force. I try to remember them in detail, even days later, and often find subtle meaning on reflection.

🌘 Heavier, darker dreams — These can sometimes come with emotional weight: fear, self-doubt, or pressure. I've come to recognize them (in some cases) as forms of spiritual resistance or even energetic "interference" — especially when they strike during periods of growth or clarity.

🔁 Recurring dreams — Whether light or heavy, they always seem important. I'm paying closer attention to the emotional tone: whether the dream is trying to affirm something I already know or nudge me toward something I'm overlooking.

I've also had a few lucid dreams where I became aware and was able to test the "quality" of the space — whether it felt like a safe and good place to stay, or somewhere I needed to exit quickly. That inner compass has become a useful guide.

Still figuring out what all of it means, but this journal is part of that process. 🌀 Would love to hear any reflections or tips if you've been down similar roads.

Thanks for reading.

Warmly,
Neil

[Lumaza]

 Greetings and welcome to the Astral Pulse!

 I like your descriptions. I find that we go through a "progression" of sorts as we learn to be consciously aware in our Dreams. One by one we seem to check off the boxes on your list.

 During the Wellness shows and Renaissance Faires that I vend at, I come across a number of people that LD almost every night. One Mother and Daughter were the first ones to use the term "Dream Walker" while talking to me at a show in Kansas years ago. They told me they shared quite a few Dream experiences as well.
 
 I would add one more to your list and that is:
Continuation Dreams. These are those dreams that seem to be puzzles that take quite a while to answer. I had one memorable one that went over 100 nights in a row. That one was about a Retrieval experience of sorts that took a long to finally see the spirit decide to move on. I have had some of those "continuation" Dreams that that took a few years to finally come to the finale.

 Learning how to LD has many pros, but I think some people may overlook the cons. One of those being that your Dream experiences can be so emotional that when you awake, you keep that same emotion and "mood" all day long Sometimes, it takes a week to shake. It can be that powerful!

[ngordon6678]

🌟 Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous reply, and for the warm welcome! 🌙
Yes, I absolutely resonate with what you've shared—especially the idea of a "progression" through lucid dreaming stages. It's almost as if there's a natural unfolding, a kind of spiritual curriculum we each encounter in our own unique way.
"Dream Walker"—what a beautiful term! It's amazing how some family members can share dreamspace and guidance on that level. I've also encountered this in rare and sacred moments.
And yes, continuation dreams! Thank you for adding that—what a powerful example you gave. Over 100 nights in a row—now that is true devotion and depth. I can only imagine the emotional weight and spiritual meaning behind that long journey of Retrieval. There's something timeless about those recurring dream threads that teach, test, and guide us over months or even years.
You're so right too about the emotional aftershocks. Some mornings it feels like you return from an epic life lived in a single night. The residue of that experience really can shape the mood of a whole day—or longer. It's both the blessing and challenge of this work.
Thank you again for sharing your story. It feels like a gentle nudge from Spirit to keep walking the path with eyes open and heart attuned. 💫
In gratitude,
Neil 😉

[Kodemaster]

Welcome and enjoy!
Happy Easter / Passover if you celebrate!