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What does it mean?
Dreams and myths communicate important self-knowledge. Not understanding their language causes us to miss what we know internally.
In plain terms
Dreams and myths tell us things we already know inside.
What can you take from it?
Study dreams and myths to understand yourself.

Where it applies

  • therapy
  • art
  • personal reflection

Putting it to work

  • keep a dream journal
  • analyze myths

Questions to consider

  • What do your dreams tell you?
  • How do you interpret symbols?

Another view

Not all dreams carry deep meaningful messages.

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