The Psychological and Subconscious Reflection of Dreams
The ability of dreams to reveal the future may be attributed to their reflection of the subconscious mind. The subconscious, also known as the unconscious, refers to those things that cannot become conscious under normal circumstances, such as repressed desires that remain unaware in the depths of one's inner self. The subconscious can be likened to an iceberg, where the conscious mind represents the visible tip, while the vast majority (referred to as the subconscious) remains hidden beneath the surface, influencing the rest.
Freud believed that the subconscious possesses an active role, exerting pressure and influence on an individual's character and behavior. In exploring the realm of the human mind, Freud applied the principle of determinism, suggesting that every event has a cause. Seemingly insignificant occurrences like dreams, slips of the tongue, and errors in writing are all determined by the subconscious mind but manifest in disguised forms.
The subconscious is a mysterious force that lies beneath ordinary consciousness, often referred to as the "right-brain consciousness" or the "cosmic consciousness." Author Shunzan Masa'o refers to it as the "ancestral brain." The subconscious represents the innate but forgotten abilities within humans, known as "potential," which are yet to be developed and utilized.
The driving force of these potentials lies deep within our subconscious, which accumulates information from the genetic and instinctual levels of humanity over millions of years. It encompasses the most vital instincts for survival, the functions of the autonomic nervous system, and the laws of the universe. Therefore, with an understanding of how to tap into this inherent ability, almost any desire can be fulfilled.
The subconscious holds an accumulation of extensive knowledge gained by humanity over millions of years, and once fully developed, it can yield immeasurable effects. The task for humanity now is to recognize and stimulate the subconscious correctly.
According to Dr. Konstantin at the University of Vienna, the estimated number of brain neurons in humans is approximately 150 billion. When these neurons receive external stimuli, they sprout and form connections with other brain cells, creating a network of information circuits.
However, over 95% of these neurons remain dormant, and if awakened, they have the potential to transform anyone into a "superhuman." Even geniuses like Einstein and Edison utilized less than 2% of their subconscious power throughout their lives. Therefore, regardless of one's intelligence, background, or seemingly unattainable aspirations, understanding how to harness this latent power can manifest desires in one's life.
The subconscious functions as a versatile machine capable of achieving any desire but requires someone to control it, and that person is you. By consciously directing your thoughts, the power of the subconscious can be expressed through dreams. Dr. Murphy, a master of the subconscious, once said, "By constantly conversing with the subconscious using hopeful and expectant words, it will manifest in dreams. Through the interpretation of dreams, your life's circumstances become clearer, your hopes and expectations are realized, and you can shape your own destiny."
The earliest written records by the Sumerians depict the understanding of dreams and the subconscious. Even today, the interpretation of dreams and the study of the subconscious remain intriguing and mysterious fields. Previous knowledge and analysis of the subconscious in dreams have involved various information related to mainstream historical cultures and archetypal figures.
The earliest known written records—the cuneiform script of the Sumerians—contain the first dream passed down to us by ancient people. King Gilgamesh had a nightmare. Why did he have this nightmare? Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, was one-third human and two-thirds god.