A dream dictionary is a document you 
create with the symbols from your 
dream. For example if you dream
of a house you define for yourself
what a house represent for you. 

The definition to a house is 
a personal one, not an objective
definition. Although sometime it
might help with a more objective
definition, the real gem of this
practice is to define the word 
subjectively. 

By themselves, the symbols might
not give you a lot of information.
It's the relationship between these
archetype which uncover a deeper 
meaning. 

As you create your own dream dictionary
certain symbols will come back. At that
point you can re-define these words or 
use a previous definition. 

The process of defining words and
concept for yourself is a very 
important step in re-defining your
reality. Take the simple example of
defining the word Love. It's a word
that we often use, but that we rarely 
define for ourselves. 

Is it an emotion? Is it a decision?
Do you catch it? What does it feel?
What are the different layers of love?

As you can see, defining these concept
is also foundational to emotional 
intelligence. 

How can you manage your emotions if you
don't know your own definition of the 
word that you are using. 

Working with a dream dictionary is 
therefore a roundabout way to defining 
your own reality.  A lot of the dream 
practices works this way.. For example, 
practicing lucidity in your dream will
bring about more lucidity in your day. 
But it's more fun to become aware in 
your dream than in your daily life. 
Realizing that the dream is all made
up of our perception and definition, 
leads us to realize that our waking 
life is also just one interpretation 
of reality. We all view the world
differently, and realizing our own
definition of this world is a first
step into understanding who we are.