11 things I learned from drawing 100 dreams

I have now finished my third personal, intuitive, and creative practice of transcribing my dreams.

I started with perceiving and coloring my aura (2021), then I explored tarot with tea as my guide (2022), and now I have finished recalling my dreams with drawings and words (2023).

What I have found consistent in all three practices is the change in momentum that occurs over the 100 practices. From Day 1-25 I am a proud creator. The practice feels sustainable and I am buzzing from its words of wisdom. Simply put, I feel special. Then it becomes hit or miss in the middle and it’s a slow climb to Day 70. After 70 something happens that makes me channel the infamous Mortal Kombat slogan “Finish him!”. And so I do. The drive behind those last 30 days is the obsession with closing the container. It is in those final days, facing the resistance and boredom that the practice becomes fluid, default, free of expectation, and something of an achievement. It's where the magic happens.

So after 100 dreams, here are 11 things I learned:

🙈 Even though I was asleep, I still felt shame for dreaming about certain people or situations and sometimes I struggled to share what I dreamt publicly.

💗 The less I tried to draw something that made sense to others, the more I loved my drawing.

🧿 I started to dream or see (in my mind’s eye) the image I was to draw; down to the colour. My intuition sharpened, along with my ability to make creative choices.

🪜 Reoccurring themes include: numbers, celebrities, ladders, unwanted things in my mouth, and Moxie-mares (serving nightmares).

🔮 Some dreams did actualize or fortune-tell something in my waking life and those synchronicities were WILDLY exciting!!!

🕳️ Uploading my dreams makes me feel lighter; like a purging that makes room for new downloads.

👯 It’s a Gemini thing. If you have Gemini as your sun, moon, or rising - dreams and the recollection of dreams – is part of your human experience, in this lifetime. I have a Gemini moon.

✂️ They imprint in my memory but not on my emotional state; there is some level of detachment.

🤷🏼‍♀️ Asking for guidance or setting an intention didn’t seem to influence my dreams (maybe it would for others).

🎯 I enjoy discipline when it is contained.

🌲 I’d like to sit with a tree for my next practice; sit spotting (2024).

To close, I once had a psychic say that my dreams were an endless void which I could pull ideas from, at my will. She said: write the book, write the book, write the book! I don’t think a book about my dreams is in my future but she was right about one thing: they never stopped coming.

Article FAQs
1. Why do some people dream and others do not, according to spirituality?
The ability to remember dreams is often believed to be influenced by a person's spiritual sensitivity, connection to the subconscious mind, and receptivity to spiritual messages. Some individuals may be more attuned to their dreams due to their heightened intuition, meditation practices, or spiritual practices such as prayer or rituals. Dreams serve as a means of communication from the divine, ancestors, or spiritual guides, and therefore those who are more spiritually aligned or open may experience more vivid or meaningful dreams. Conversely, factors such as stress, distractions, or spiritual blockages may hinder one's ability to access or interpret their dreams effectively. Ultimately, the variability in dream experiences within spirituality reflects the unique spiritual journey and connection of each individual to the unseen realms and higher consciousness.

2. How do you navigate the feelings of shame or hesitation when sharing certain dreams publicly, and what strategies can be used to overcome these challenges?
Firstly, acknowledging and accepting these feelings as natural reactions is essential. Additionally, finding a supportive and non-judgmental community or individual with whom to share can provide a safe space for expression. Journaling about the feelings associated with the dream and exploring their underlying causes can also be helpful. Finally, reframing the narrative around dreams as a valuable source of insight and understanding can help shift perceptions and reduce shame or hesitation in sharing them publicly.

3. Does everyone dream in colour?
Not everyone dreams in color; some people experience dreams in black and white or grayscale. The experience of dreaming in color varies among individuals and may also change over time. While some studies suggest that most dreams are in color, individual experiences can differ based on factors such as culture, age, and personal perception.