A Stream of Dreams

A Stream of Dreams

Dream expert, Leon Nacson, author of A Stream of Dreams says "Until someone proves otherwise, we have the most creative mind in the known universe. If this mind chooses to spend one third of our life sleeping and most of the sleeping time dreaming, then dreams must serve a very valuable purpose."

This book has become the benchmark for truly accurate dream interpretation throughout the world. More than just a monotonous listing of dream categories and their interpretations, this work presents numerous meanings behind every symbol and explains the importance of exploring the feelings and emotions that a dream leaves behind. A Stream of Dreams differentiates itself from typical works in its genre as it enables you to decode modern-day symbols such as mobile phones and CD/DVD players.

For example, apples are becoming more common in dreams because we spend more time with iPods and computers. Traditional dictionaries might simply describe apples as symbols of health and nutrition, but this book provides a more thorough explanation which include temptation, forbidden fruits, illumination and new technology.

Leon Nacson is one of the pioneers of the self-help movement in Australia. He the bestselling author of A Stream of Dreams, Interpreting Dreams A-Z and Dream Journal. He has been extensively featured in international press and television media including Mornings with Kerri-Anne and can be heard on numerous radio stations throughout Australia as the resident Dream Coach. Leon has been the facilitator at every Hay House event in Australia for the past 20 years and was the only Australian author featured in the hit film, You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie. His weekly radio show, Interpreting Dreams, is in the top 10 listened-to programs on HayHouseRadio.com.

A Stream of Dreams
Hay House
Author: Leon Nacson
ISBN: 9781401918156
Price: $14.95

Interview with Leon Nacson

Tell us about A Stream of Dreams:

Leon Nacson: A Stream of Dreams is not a dream dictionary; it's a dream decoder. I've never believed that a dictionary for dreams works the same as a dictionary for the English language. For example, if you look up the word 'web', it relates to something that spiders build during the night, but if you see a web in your dream, you have to ask yourself - is it a symbol that you would like your own website? Is it a symbol indicating that it's time to blog or get on you tube? Because we dream in symbols we need to understand the language of dreams. Another example is seeing an apple. Is it about your iPod? Forbidden fruit? Or your health? A Stream of Dreams offers techniques to dissect a symbol so you can decode it's meaning.


What are the most common dreams you find we are dealing with?

Leon Nacson: Flying, falling, being chased, teeth falling out and infidelity are the most common dreams.

Flying indicates a desire to rise above current limitations and try to get a bird's eye view on the road ahead.

Falling indicates the feeling that you are not being supported and the emotion that's created when you to don't believe you're on solid ground. It's an indication that you would welcome some assistance.

Being chased usually means that there's an aspect of ourselves that we don't want to face; we are running away from something about ourselves that we don't want to accept. It's a time to turn around and embrace our own shadow.

Teeth falling usually signals that we need to go to the dentist and stop putting off the check up. It could also mean losing face or being embarrassed, or a desire to eat our words. Sometimes we may say something nasty to someone that we love - the teeth are symbols of the words that we wish we could take back in our mouth.

Infidelity is usually all about wish fulfillment. The meaning of this dream depends on if it's about the dreamer and someone else or if it's about the dreamer's partner and someone else. If it's the first, remember there is no such thing as thought crime, so no guilt should be felt as nothing happened that wasn't outside your mind. If it's the second one, it's usually about your self-esteem levels and it's time to spruce yourself up and become desirable to yourself in every way.


Why do we dream and do we dream every time we fall asleep?

Leon Nacson: We dream for many reasons - to manufacture memories, to resolve conflicts, to regulate our emotions, to ensure that we wake up optimistic and most of the time and to keep us asleep so that we can we can rejuvenate our body during the night.

We continuously dream not only when we're asleep but even when we are napping, meditating or just relaxing. It's called daydreaming. If we have arguably the most sophisticated mind in the known universe and our minds choose to dream continuously they therefore must serve a purpose.


Do our dreams always mean something?

Leon Nacson: We wake up from a dream not so much with knowledge but with a feeling. Explore the way you feel after experiencing a dream and that will assist you to create more meaning in your life.