Creating a Culture that Values Dreaming

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"The time of dream awareness in 2011 is best described as flowering.

The reports from branches included the younger generation – children became a real part of our dreaming this year. At SOM headquarters this was captured when a 6th grader from Pennsylvania wrote to dreamschool the morning after our first webinar. She had questions for a paper she was writing. She had found our website, emailed and called us saying, 'I looked at a lot of sites and I knew you know something.'

When I heard this I immediately thought of Brenton Harris’ first post in this blog. I also thought about the new mission statement for dreamschool – 'creating a global culture that values dreaming.' It is happening. Just as we dream it..."
–Dr. Barbara Condron on the weblog

A Minister's Son by Kerry Keller, Bolingbrook, IL

Saturday morning we participated with the DuPage Children’s Museum in interpreting dreams for parents and kids for about 3 hours. The kids loved painting their dreams and that seemed to help them remember their dreams to verbally describe them.

One boy, maybe about 6 or 7, was dreaming of several rainbows in the sky and space…some with puppies sliding down them only to be eaten by a monster in the water below… when I asked the boy what he thought about the monster, he pointed to his older brother and said “I like him but he’s scary.” His dad is a minister and was taken aback at his son’s distaste for his brother.

I told him that his son was often attuned to the universe and creation through his mind, hence the rainbows… and he was upset with unknown aspects of himself expressing fear in his experiences… hence the monster in the water… The puppies represent small cute habitual ways of thinking allowing Tim to enjoy his ability to relate to his energetic connections. Although he is entertained by his monstrous thinking he is also aware that fear is taking over these habitual connections to his higher levels of self awareness and that is scary.

Dad was pleased that Tim did not dislike his brother yet he now was aware that he needed to pay more attention to what Tim’s fears were. Tim’s dad had some new perspectives of his own and thanked me over and over. We talked about him asking his son more questions, as trusted friends, and learn what Tim was thinking through his answers. His wife came over and they all left talking to Tim. This experience filled my whole day with gratitude and I found myself remembering my experience in helping all the way through the Edge of Dreaming Screening.

and from Brenton Harris in Dallas

As I sit here in the Bookmarks Kids Library, I hear the laughter of children as they read, draw, and play. Damian is having an invigorating conversation with a boy no older than 8 about his dreams of planes and rockets.

I realize that this generation of souls is the one that will sweep across the face of the earth and catalyze the change we are working for. This is the wave that will build our pyramid, sustain world peace, and launch the introduction of intuitive, spiritual man.

I am grateful to be in the field of these great little thinkers, and will continue to update you all as our event progresses!

and Ben Pettingill in Indy

The weather on Saturday was perfect for an outdoor fair we called Family Dream Day. The Dream Team Assembly set up the event activities by noon. We welcomed new and familiar faces for the afternoon as we enjoyed a cook-out. The food was prepared by Katrina Parsley, Lindy Stafford and Heather Washburn. Heather is so eager to share her insights on life with her gifted son Noah, who celebrated his birthday with us! Christine Spretnjak focused on speaking to interested prospective students and explaining the many truths SOM classes offer. The children, and even the adults took advantage of our creative activities focused on dreams. Greg Sparrow and John Orton helped me set up the fun booths for Drawing your Dreams and Sculpting your Dreams. From there, the artists were invited to Act Out your Dreams on the mini theater stage erected in front of the picnic tables with their artwork and other pre-fabricated props like a house, a truck and a boat on different terrains like grassy plains, a lake, and even mountains. My heart grew so big when I saw children fall in love with our Family Dream Day.

READ our WebLog from Dream Awareness Weekend 2011

What it's like to be on the Edge of Dreaming?
by Diana Kenney, Chicago, Illinois

Today I along with other students in the Chicago school met about 46 new friends — (We had 56 people register) — People who are ready to go within, and who are already doing so. It was a joyous and fun occasion. The people who were attracted to this event loved the movie and with the exception of a handful, they all stayed to discuss the film. We broke into three large groups after the movie and had wonderful conversations with new like-minded friends. One woman thanked us on her way out for providing a place where the best could be brought out in people.

We emerged richer from our experience of giving. Claudia, our dream awareness coordinator, grew wings and flew before our eyes. I watched her apply what she is learning in the classes to her efforts to find the venue and use all the resources available there to bring awareness to the event. I watched Gerri use intelligent direction in generously sharing her enthusiasm with others to greet and register people for the event and to motivate them to register for class. Renee generously offered support, encouragement and leadership wherever needed. Daphne and Chris also provided support and assistance in receiving the people attending the event.

I continue to learn more about directing intelligence and teaching teachers, and am grateful for Dr. Laurel’s wise counsel and gentle steadiness in aiding me to grow as a teacher of bright and loving souls. Thank you to all for expecting the best in us and constantly creating opportunities through which our best can be drawn out of us.

and Dr. Laurel Clark, National President of SOM

The post-movie discussion started with Chicago director Diana Kenney addressing the whole group, and then we divided into three smaller groups for more personal discussion. When Amy Hardie was in the Chicago area, it was clear that part of her intent was to have the audience discuss their personal experiences stimulated by the film. The group I was facilitating with Gerri included people who have had profound intuitive experiences, including visitation dreams, near-death experiences, and healing dreams. One woman, an artist and art teacher who is considering going into art therapy, suggested drawing or doodling dreams if the dreamer remembers an impression or feeling rather than a whole dream. This is one method that has aided her to “jump start” her dream recall until she can remember more of the dream. Her friend, a musician, said that his best compositions are inspired by dreams, and he has learned to continue to hum the music that he hears in a dream as he wakes up as he walks over to his instrument to play it. Another woman described a long dream in which a friend who died came to her in the dreamtime with instructions for her funeral and messages for other people.