Creative Dreaming
Dreams play a large role in creativeness and throughout history not only have literary figures been inspired by dreams but painters, musicians, scientists, architects and even inventors have become inspired by thier dreams to go on and do something great from this inspiration.
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Has anyone ever had a dream that was so vivid it seemed real and upon waking from this dream you obtained some kind of insight or inspiration? Personally, I for one have on many occasions. In fact I wrote a whole manuscript based on a dream or rather a series of dreams, 300 pages! I remember in the first dream, the one of the most importance, I was sitting on grassy slope directly under a tree. It was a wooded area but the type of place that would make a lovely spot for a picnic. A being of light made his way to me and stood over me and said “You are a writer, you always have been and you always will be!” I did not say anything in the dream as I felt it was in my best interests to listen rather then be heard. He then pointed to my hands and instantly a pen and paper appeared and he said, “Write this!”
Suddenly I was somewhere else. I had no involvement in this dream whatsoever and it was as though I was simply a bystander, standing on the sidelines watching as the dream played out. The dream was very intense, there was a war raging on around me but not between humans, it was a war between angels and demons. I will give no further information about the dream as it would ruin the basis of my book but when I awoke from it the first thing I did was get a pen and paper. Roughly 2 hours later I popped my head back up into reality and sitting before me was the first 20 pages of my book .Over the next two years I had dreams all related to main one and ended up with a manuscript.
In light of this I began to do research as to this phenomena because I had heard before that some writers actually get a lot of their ideas from dreams, which is called creative dreaming but what I was wrong about is throughout history not only literary figures have been inspired by dreams but painters, musicians, scientists, architects and even inventors have become inspired by thier dreams.
The 18th century Italian composer Giuseppe Tartini once dreamt he sold his soul to the devil who then played a violin piece more exquisite then anything ever heard before. The following morning Tartini composed his greatest work, ‘The Devils Trill’ sonata,saying it was only a pale reflection of the music he had heard in his dream. Albert Einstein said he received many signs and clear images from his dreams in formulating his scientific theories.
In 1797 English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge suffered from an illness and sedated himself with opium before dozing off into a vivid dream. He awoke a few hours later with 300 lines of beautiful poetry within his mind from this dream and began to quickly write them. After writing 54 lines he was then interrupted by a visitor. When the visitor finally left and hour later,the poet returned to his work prepared to write the rest,however;the remaining lines and verses had faded from his mind. What he did manage to record however; was the masterpiece ‘Kubla Khan’.
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After awaking from a horrific nightmare one stormy night Mary Shelly wrote Frankenstein.
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Albert Einstein said he received many signs and clear images from his dreams helping him in formulating his scientific theories.
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Robert Louis Stevenson first imagined Dr. Jekell and Mr Hyde through a dream.
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Elias Howe had been struggling to design a sewing machine when one night he dreamt of savage warriors whose spears had eye shaped holes. This was very clue that inspired him to create the model of the eye pointed needle.
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There are many more instances such as the above,however; the point is it is very evident dreams do play a significant creative role in our society, so much in fact it makes me wonder how many people are actually aware of this.
Perhaps creative dreams come from a higher source or power such as angels, maybe even demons, who really knows for sure, they may even come from the spirits of the dead although it is also possible that dreams emerge from our own subconscious memories and knowledge, normally hidden in the waking mind but whatever it is,it is quite apparent that creative dreaming can be of high value and importance!
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AlmaG
On November 27, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Very well written and interesting to read. Thanks Tanya
ken bultman
On November 27, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Fascinating and thought provoking article. My dreams have never led to anything worthwhile. Here’s hoping your manuscript sees the light of day. Can’t wait to read the book and see what those dreams were all about.
Elleword
On November 27, 2009 at 9:25 pm
This was an absorbing read Mystify..fascinating how some of the most notable people in history derived their creations from their dreams..very cool
Starpisces
On November 27, 2009 at 10:06 pm
I dream everyday but the moment I wake up, I forget what are they. However in daily life, certain scenario seem to have happened before just could not recall, probably in my dreams? I don’t know.
Good write Tanya, thanks for sharing.
drelayaraja
On November 27, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Very informative and exciting.
drelayaraja
On November 27, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Very informative and exciting. ^_^
Diverseblogger
On November 27, 2009 at 10:35 pm
This was a very good topic that is not usually not touched upon. My dreams are often strange. I dream about writing a song worth thousands but once I wake up, I cannot remember lol. I wonder… Great read Tan
Teves
On November 28, 2009 at 1:47 am
well done… http://www.articlespost.page.tl
Themax
On November 28, 2009 at 2:52 am
Tanya ,another wonderful read from, I am really inspired and fav writing with full of fascinating thought,Thanks
Debra.
On November 28, 2009 at 3:57 am
Tanya, this is a very in-depth and thought-provoking piece. I have often had dreams that stay with me long after I’ve awoken. I always write my dreams down if they’re compelling enough in some way. In some cases my dreams have lead to short stories. Great write!
Darrell W Penner
On November 28, 2009 at 4:12 am
I liked the breadth you put into the topic.
giftarist
On November 28, 2009 at 7:07 am
Interesting, well done!
abhishek40914
On November 28, 2009 at 10:01 am
interesting facts
PhoenixRox
On November 28, 2009 at 10:57 am
Tan this is so interesting and brilliant. I loved what I read about Einstein and Elias Howe. Wow at those 300 pages and your dreams. I have never had such dreams. Sucks! LOL
Milton H Peebles III
On November 28, 2009 at 11:09 am
Very Good article here. I started writing Dancer because of a dream.
Take Care, DreamSweet and let Your Heart Shine
~ milty
Sourav
On November 28, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Very well written and thoughtful.
deep blue
On November 28, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I often take my dreams for granted. However so, this post gives me the interest to consider its importance. Great work, Tanya.
T.Rex McGoogle
On November 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm
I love your dream article. Very good examples of well known writers that have been there and done that. Including creativity
from your own dreams. I don’t remember being blessed so richly.
Marcia Dream
On November 30, 2009 at 8:47 am
Jie Zhang’s Continual Activation Theory of Dreaming says that when we dream, we transfer memories from short-term to long-term memory. Consolidating long-term memories can help with the creative process.
MMV Abad
On November 30, 2009 at 9:25 am
I never dream nowadays. Thanks for this post. I realized some things.
Ruby Hawk
On December 2, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I believe our dreams do play an interesting part in our lives, sometimes my dreams are so vivid that I can’t tell I’m dreaming and the colors are vivid.
Marytresa Sadhish
On December 3, 2009 at 2:18 am
Interesting to know that dreams have so much power. Hope i will get one so inspiring..
Patrick Bernauw
On December 3, 2009 at 3:55 pm
What a great article again – fascinating subject, well written and researched, and with a personal touch! I’m going to blog this one on the SuperNatural Paranormalities Blog!
CA Johnson
On December 3, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Great article. I have dreams that seem so real too. By the time I wake up, I usually forget them.
lillyrose
On December 4, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Ooooo I loved this! I believe in our dreams come our real inner selves! undressed and laid bare. Loved the the bits about some of the most famous creations coming from dreams…maybe we should all take note and remember our dreams, funnily enough I am waiting for a write to be published about some of my crazy dreams this week, after being on a very high dose of steroids the dreams were very weird.
mishee
On December 5, 2009 at 3:58 am
nice article. I am very interested with articles about dreaming.
LOVELY HONEY
On December 5, 2009 at 9:38 pm
My you are no dreamer
All my poems are
A consequence of dreams
It’s only that I can’t get up
For fear of waking others
Yet in the morning I write poetry
As it comes to me
So I have composed over
1700 poems or so
I now suppose
Dreams are the inspiration
Of the days’ happenings
Whatever one writes
Comes from within
Some like it, some may not,
But all don’t believe in even God,
So who am I?
If my work is appreciated
I shall dream more
If you don’t credit me,
I shall still continue
To dream for sure,
Whether you like it or not
I will compose
Poems all the more
J J Neuman
On December 8, 2009 at 9:30 pm
very interesting, Tanya…and good luck with the book.
Johanny Lisbeth
On December 23, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Tanya this is a great article! I’m so into dreams, I even have a dictionary of dreams. I love this article!!!!!!
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