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Our lives are full of symbols.

Dreams contain symbols of our emotional state and sometimes provide information of what is going to happen. If you learn to interpret the symbols, you can have helpful information that can direct your waking actions.

Our aches and pains are often symbols. We tend to get more aches and pains as we age because we ignore the symbols as we receive them. These symbols tell us of things we need to take care of. Our society has gotten out of touch with the symbolic life. When we ignore them, they have to get louder and louder to try and get our attention. Sometimes it takes a major, life threatening illness before we will pay attention and ‘read’ the symbol. I have heard many people exclaim that they would not go through a major calamity in their life again for a million dollars but then again they would not take a million dollars for that experience. So if you are going through a major life challenge, look for the meaning behind the event.

Not all symbols come to us in major life events. Most are just day to day things. Look at everything with new eyes. That tree in the front yard – what does it mean? It is in your life for a reason; a deep personal reason. Maybe it is struggling and not in good shape – that could mean you are struggling with life right now. Maybe it is flourishing – that could be an indication that your life may be very full and satisfying. Reading the symbols around us can be very enlightening.

For those who are less esoteric, let me assure you that you use symbols everyday. Think about words. What are you doing right now? You are interpreting symbols that convey meaning. These marking on the screen have a message for you and when you interpret them (read the words) you get a picture of the emotion and the idea of what is being conveyed.

Try and be more aware of the symbols around you this week.