"The dream interpretations you offer people and are teaching are wonderful in terms of healing. People can confront major blocks in their lives in a safe, neutral sort of way; we can't be held responsible for what we dream about so looking at dreams seems a way of exploring ourselves less fraught than more conventional therapies. I got a great deal from the podcast interview. And yes, the siamese cat visualisation is going well. So comforting."
"Because of your interpretations I have now acknowledged the real reason behind my work ethic. I tend to overwork myself and over do things because there was a buried belief that if money came easily then it had to be connected to evil, illegal, or ill-gotten ways. You pointed that out in one of my dreams. I cannot begin to explain how that belief has shifted. Because of that, I have been able to ease up a lot and have started to let success flow to me (the easy way). Also, you mentioned the tremendous value that I have inside of me. It has been a major struggle for me to open up, let my vulnerabilities show, and express myself. You showed me that our vulnerabilities are what make us special. I took that to heart. I then realized that I am so worthy of everything I have lined up for me. I can’t believe it took a dream to show me that. But that’s what happens sometimes when we let others tell us that we are “less than” or 'not worthy enough'."
"Because I am no longer putting on a brave face and being honest with people, my relationships with others have improved. People have been very helpful and supportive, and I think it's all due to opening up a little more. I was worried with opening up a little that life would be a little less fun, a little more serious, but it has made all the fun I've had so much more genuine, and so much more frequent!
The migraine is relaxing, and looking after myself means it doesn't really bother me as much. And relaxing more means the Bowen is helping more.
I have also being getting regular Reiki treatments which have helped me learn how to heal myself in other ways. I am, or was, a singer songwriter but many years ago I had a very horrible experience and, since then, I have really struggled with writing, and even singing. I lost my passion for a while. But thanks to being able to heal myself, I can now write songs again, and I can sing now no matter what emotions I am feeling!
Finishing my course still feels like it is a while away, but I have been taking a break from it (from paying clients) and having no money does tend to motivate you! I feel like now I have verbalised that I am having trouble, half of the trouble I had is gone. I now actually do want to continue down this path and I am feeling like I can cope with the demands of the job as long as I hold my ground, only work certain hours, and make it a fair exchange of energy. And make sure I don't take on clients' issues! I have learned a lot by stepping back!"
"So, so much has happened. The dream we discussed was a recurring dream theme. It turned out to be about how I’ve needed to manipulate situations so I can do what I want or show who I truly am. I realised that I had never felt I would be accepted or understood in just being who I am. Following this path of self development allowed me to identify a much deeper negative belief. I have pinpointed and named the core belief that has caused me to experience judgement, fear and the need to control. When I faced and acknowledged this core negative belief, I allowed myself to heal. I am already experiencing abundance, love, peace and acceptance and I know that these positives will increase over time.
I am confident enough to follow what I would like to create without the need to manipulate. This has led to getting the community involved and I am having a lot of fun working on this project. Never, ever, did I think I would have the confidence and the ability to do something like this."
“I hate to sound corny – but our 45 minute talk set into motion a lot of positive events in my life!
I didn’t notice any changes myself right away, but a few weeks after our dream interpretation my friends were saying things to me like “You look great, are you working out or something?” and “You seem different – in a good way – what’s up with you?” and I kept thinking “HUH That’s weird” until I started putting together what has been happening to me in the past 2 months.
The major highlight for me has been the surprisingly powerful results of the dream alchemy practice you gave me. Honestly I thought it was going to be too difficult to keep up with, but after a week or so it got easier and I can slip into that visualization so easily now. Doing the dream alchemy has given me a feeling of consciously (and unconsciously too I assume) being in the driver seat of my life. If that’s not a beautiful feeling I don’t know what it is! And in working with my dreams more, I’ve discovered that the needle – the long and short shot – was going to be so painful because I was trying to take two paths at the same time in my waking life! I was working towards the long shot (entrance exams + PhD applications + 6 years of study) AND the short shot (starting an internship + beginning research) at the same time. No wonder it was going to hurt – it was overwhelming!
Then, in future dreams the “beauty shot” changed, let me share a dream from 2 weeks ago:
I was on a treacherous snowy mountain trail, and everyone else in my party was in summer clothes and loving it, but I was freezing yet wearing a parka and winter gear. I struggled down a slippery trail and found an inviting cabin, and inside was a nurse who looked like my friend’s mother who’s very warm, creative, and beautiful. And she said it’s time for my shot, but it’s the latest version which doesn’t require an injection anymore and it’s a drink now. The drink tasted like ginger and honey I remember, and it was very warming. And then I went outside the cabin and played in the snow with everyone else and it felt wonderful and not at all cold. And as we played the snow all melted quickly and in just a few hours (but not before a playful snowball or two was thrown!) it became a forest in springtime. I woke up with a feeling of pure joy.
My dream analyst skills are meager – but I think that means progress! The pain of getting the “beauty shot” for me was the process of getting there I think.
When it actually happens, maybe it doesn’t hurt so much after all. Thank you so much Jane Teresa!”
"I'm now painting heaps. My earlier attempt to sell my place as a solution failed miserably, so the universe definitely did not want me to follow that path. Staying where I am means I don't need to worry too much about money or work, whereas getting another mortgage would have meant a heavier financial burden. I'm in a position now where I may even be able to work part time (which I've always wished for) and have more time to paint."
"In my waking life I feel MUCH less stressed about my work viability. I've been open to, and coming up with, some creative ideas about how I can put myself out there that are also philanthropic and feel really good at the same time.
First off, my dreams started responding one or two days later. I've had a couple of dreams of being loved and accepted by people who've rejected me in the past, and whose rejection brought up feelings of insecurity. I've also dreamt of finding extra rooms in my house and being so happy that I didn't have to move out after all; that all I needed was to dust off and freshen up these gems of extra space to make them beautiful and usable again. The last dream was a resolution to a dream I've had a few times in the last couple of months of going to buy clothes and being so excited but the store is closed or moved. I've had a similar dream since our podcast session of finally finding a store that had many dresses that I liked and could wear to the wedding event I was shopping for.
Thank you so much for the fabulous interpretation and alchemy. I'm looking forward to sharing more good news as this positive change continues to unfold."
"I was going about life at work feeling inadequate - like I did with the ex - basically paddling myself with the cactus paddles all the time because I was never good enough. What you said in the podcast about emotional debt - that someone does you a kindness and you end up paying a hundred times more - and how this is related to having no boundaries, well, the team is working directly on setting boundaries, knowing our worth and acting in accord with that."
"It was an incredibly inspiring and eye-opening experience; just what I expected. Thanks.
I got into the graduate program I applied for so I'm really excited about that. That said, I am really looking forward to my future in a 'feminine' academic program. I no longer feel stuck in a job that I'm doing well in but that's not my passion.
I realize that I don't need to look outside of myself very much; that I'll find my ultimate occupation within myself.
I no longer have continuing dreams that classmates are laughing at me - I didn't mention that, but we touched on that topic (fear that I was the laughing stock)."
"The experience of having my dream interpreted was a lot of fun but it was also very meaningful. The 'gin in the tonic' motif has for me become a reminder to add the joy to life.
I mentioned I felt blocked and this has shifted somewhat. I thought the idea of an alchemy where I got to make something was a great idea as I (and possibly other people) have difficulty with the idea visualisations as I am probably more kinesthetic and don't feel like I can create an adequate vision in my mind. I started the alchemy which is a branch painted red, a bird's nest in it and a few flying gin bottles hanging off the branches.
I haven't finished it yet but I have done quite a few other things. I have made a kayak, a gate, started going to the gym and started doing quite a few fun things like going fishing and going to the beach more. (This is 2 weeks after the interpretation.)
I think the block has to do with allowing myself to have fun and allowing myself to be exactly as I am. Ironically adding the 'Gin to the Tonic' in life seems to have resulted in me drinking less alcohol but not becoming a wowser ... never!!!
I have not started my new job yet but I have met the team and they are a fun group so I am looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing your profound gift with others so generously."
"Jane Teresa has a beautiful gift to bring the symbolism of dreams together and into the verbal world. She helped me gain some insights from my dream and it was very enlightening. I have always loved capturing dreams but I'm not very good at bringing forth the messages. From experiencing the passion and love that Jane Teresa has in working with people to find meaning and a conscious meditation from their own dreams, I realized that my gift for working with the unconscious brain is through handwriting analysis and I want to have as much passion and enjoyment in working with people as Jane does. So taking the dream alchemy practice into reality, I am diving down deep into the world of emotions - through identifying emotions attached to handwriting traits.
Now that I know something about handwriting and what it says about a person, I would guess that Jane Teresa's handwriting is a combination of curves and angles. The curves indicate her desire to connect with others and I would guess she has needle sharp points on her letters n, m and h. This indicates her gift for drawing immediate connections between things without needing all the facts. Her o's are probably wide open and clear indicating honest, open communication and somewhere I'll bet she has flowing figure 8's indicating an ability to speak the free flowing thoughts from her mind. I'd love to know if I'm correct."
(Ann analysed a sample of my handwriting, and it was as she guessed, along with other accurate insights. Jane Teresa.)
"I have let go of the pain/shame/fear of what it meant to be left handed and it’s wonderful. I feel as if I am integrating all of my parts light and dark and bringing in the rainbow of lightness to my being.
By exploring dreams and their personal meanings I have been able to heal so much guilt that I had buried deep & it is opening me up to the beauty of life and love in all its forms. Dreams have been a way to connect, understand and liberate myself and move on with my life. I love dreaming in every way .
Jane & Michael, the world is blessed by what you allow to be shared. Thank you from my heart."
"In the dream, a friend of mine had expressed deep grief over having been rejected by her mother. I said I couldn't relate to that because I never felt rejected by my mother. BIG lie! Later I remembered Mum not speaking to me for 9 months when I disclosed about the childhood sexual abuse by a family member. She died soon after we reconciled without the subject being mentioned again. I have often berated myself for my clumsy handling of the situation. The dream was obviously processing the last remnants of grief and guilt from 30 years ago.
Thank you Jane for helping me understand and integrate the healing aspect of the dream and helping me see that my dream friend was really me after all!"
"The dream interpretation had a huge impact on my life and on many levels.
After a harrowing 9 years in American Corporate life, I have made a radical shift in the way I see work/career. In the dream, one thing I struggled with was casual vs business. An American way of doing business vs more adaptable friendly casual Australian way. It's been 10 years since I lived in Australia and there may have been shifts, but as I remember it, it's a much better 'work' environment than here in the US where taking a holiday is seen as 'letting the team down' or slacking off.
I had quit my job in April of this year, before my dream interpretation. I have had the summer from hell; it's also been the best gift I gave myself. I thought a lot about your interpretation and as time went on (August till November) I restructured how I wanted my work life to look. I changed the alchemy exercise into asking myself "in my wildest dreams, what could work look like if there were no restrictions?"
I have made a radical shift and your dream interpretation made the difference (in addition to the homework you gave me).
I have formed a non profit "Knitting Hope"; I work in a knitting studio 2 days a week; I make custom made yoga bags that are being sold at Yoga Studios throughout Denver; and 2-3 days a week I do readings in both Boulder and Denver. Julia's blog
I am moving home to Australia April/May of next year. My new way of making a living/life will remain the same.
I no longer want to work in the 'Emergency Room' atmosphere but in a creative, spiritual and supportive environment - that I never thought possible in my wildest dreams :)"
"I shared my very vivid dream of a tsunami with Jane Teresa and she helped me see so much more than what I had thought were the obvious meanings. Even though I had the dream several years ago it is still very memorable and had an enormous impact on me at the time. Jane Teresa revealed deeper levels that I benefitted from hearing, and I gained further insights which I can apply to my life daily."
"Thank you very much for the opportunity to talk to you on The Dream Show. You have an amazing ability to recognize so many levels of meaning in a dream and so generously share your knowledge and wisdom.
You were so accurate in your interpretations and so philosophical.
I feel privileged to have had this opportunity. Thanks to your insights I was able to look at my dreams in a new light which helped me understand so much more about myself and what is happening in my life right now.
I cannot thank you enough for the help you have given me."
James returns to the show in Episode 34 to share how this dream interpretation changed his life. Listen to Episode 34 for the story and the amazing synchronicities James experienced along the way.
"Since having my dream interpreted I found the courage to resign from my job of twelve years! Previously I had been on leave, using it as security, and just like in my dream, with the fear of ‘the ride’ I was on. Now I believe in myself and the journey I am taking to reach my full potential. Thanks Jane. My life has changed for the better."
"I am 30 weeks pregnant now and I find my dreams to be wildly vivid. Since our discussion I have learned to recognize dream symbols a little better, and I devote more time to reflect upon what I discover. I purchased your book Dream Alchemy and this has helped me to feel very connected to my creative side. I've returned to sketching, drawing, and etching in the sand to represent some of my dreams. Love the right-brain activity! Thank you."
"My dream was about me sitting in a train with my deceased mother and Aunty. I was concerned when I interpreted the dream that I was perhaps dying as I felt unwell at the time and I had just turned 48 myself. On the train I was stabbed in the back. At the time I was also being overlooked for promotions at work and feeling very depressed.
Jane suggested I do a dream alchemy practice where I visualise exchanging a joke with my Mum and Aunt that I would be on a much longer journey than them – 100 years perhaps! The most effective part of the alchemy for me however was Jane’s suggestion that I get up and ask the train driver if I can drive the train.
Jane was so perceptive here as there were other things in my life that I had not mentioned. I was doing two jobs I didn’t really want to do, but felt compelled to stay there out of duty and for financial reasons. My closest friend was in the UK and I was always promising to visit her but instead was confined to the jobs. My entire life seemed to be one of duty and not joy.
After the alchemy I made a booking to visit the UK. My son and I had the best trip ever there in June this year. When I returned, I resigned from another part time job and shortly after got a promotion at work, where I am dealing with clients and doing much more meaningful work. My health also improved and my energy has doubled.
Thank you Jane for the alchemy and making me aware how our subconscious is often screaming messages to us – and we should take time to listen!" Anne Barry, Toowong Brisbane.
"I notice that I don't judge or blame myself anymore. Instead I am compassionate to myself. This is amazing!
I feel like a different entity/energy is running thru me. I am happy, confident and more positive about how my life is going. I feel more comfortable in my own skin. Sometimes I cannot believe these changes are really happening! As you can see, Jane, you were spot on with your interpretation."
Be my guest on the show - an invitation
"If you’d like to contribute your dream to help our listeners, I’d love to have you as a guest on the show. It's simple to take part: I phone or skype you at the appointed time - wherever you are in the world - and we record the conversation for our podcast. It takes about 40 minutes of your time. Your contribution to the show helps other people to understand their dreams and you get to replay the podcast as often as you wish to really absorb your interpretation. Please email me and we’ll schedule you in! Thank you." - Jane Teresa
