What Are the Best Sites for Dream Interpretation?

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The discussion revolves around the topic of dream interpretation, exploring various perspectives on its validity, methods, and the significance of specific symbols within dreams. Participants share personal experiences, interpretations, and resources for understanding dreams, while addressing the subjective nature of dream meanings.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the value of dream interpretation, suggesting that dreams may simply reflect random thoughts or recent experiences.
  • Others propose that dream meanings can be highly subjective, varying significantly from person to person based on individual associations and experiences.
  • A few participants reference specific interpretations, such as the symbolism of tigers and the significance of climbing stairs or ladders, with some citing Freud's work on dream interpretation.
  • There are mentions of common themes in dreams, such as being chased or falling, which some believe may hold more universal meanings.
  • Some participants argue that the best interpreter of a dream is the dreamer themselves, emphasizing personal context in understanding dream symbolism.
  • One participant humorously suggests that a tiger in a dream could simply relate to a recent activity, such as finishing a costume.
  • Concerns are raised about the reliability of others' dream recollections, with some doubting the accuracy of detailed accounts shared by others.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally do not reach a consensus on the validity or methodology of dream interpretation. Multiple competing views remain, with some advocating for its subjective nature while others express skepticism about its significance.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the subjective nature of dream interpretation, the potential for personal biases in understanding symbols, and the difficulty in studying dreams due to their inherently personal and ephemeral nature.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in psychology, personal development, or those curious about the meanings behind their dreams may find this discussion relevant.

  • #61


brainstorm said:
I apologize if I offended you with the nightmare comment
On the contrary; it pleases me that my work was effective. It was actually intended to be more puzzling than frightening, but at least there was some reaction to it.
I used the term "werewolf" very loosely. It wasn't in fact supposed to be anything in particular; I just made it up. After seeing the photo, I realized that it most closely resembles one of Glory's "minions" from the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" TV series. Anyhow, it's just a garbageload of liquid latex and fake hair. The full-size photo displays glaring errors of craftsmanship that don't show up in the avatar version. That is partly because I was in a hurry and partly because I was drunk while applying it. (And I was far more drunk by the time the picture was taken.) The droopy left eye was due to me accidentally gluing my lower lid to my cheek and being too lazy to fix it.
Evo, this was before I met W, and we lived together since almost exactly 5 years ago. The pictures are in the secondary thread, dealing with joke pictures, as opposed to the main one. In your alphabetical index, they are listed as "Danger" and "Danger's bartender". Where the hell did you stash those threads, anyhow? I couldn't find them and figured that they had been deleted.
 
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Danger said:
It wasn't in fact supposed to be anything in particular; I just made it up. After seeing the photo, I realized that it most closely resembles one of Glory's "minions" from the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" TV series.

It always reminded me of a tipsy bored orc . No offense :P
 
  • #63


DanP said:
It always reminded me of a tipsy bored orc . No offense :P

Can't say as I've ever met one of those, but I'll take your word for it. :biggrin:

edit: I just found the picture threads. They're now in the Fun, Photos and Games section at the top of the GD main page.
 
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