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by Rose Inserra (Author)
The Gift of Dreams is a beautiful guide to understanding the enigmatic world of dreams. It includes the earliest known dream dictionary, found in ancient Egypt, written on papyrus and dated 1250 BCE, to the work of Sigmund Freud, who analysed and interpreted dreams as part of psychoanalysis.
Dreams have long been regarded as a gateway to understanding yourself. About one-third of our lives is spent sleeping and dreaming, and dreams can be exhilarating, terrifying, moving and sometimes, if you can decode the secrets they are telling you, they can also be life-changing. Detailed descriptions are given for over 50 different dream themes and motifs and what they may mean, from dreaming about a hospital, which may signal a health concern; missing a bus, which can indicate a real-life feeling you are missing out on something; to water dreams, which point towards rebirth, emotional issues and spiritual cleansing. More than a simple A-Z, its special features include descriptions on sleep states, why we dream, remembering your dreams and weaving the magic of dreams into your life. In The Gift of Dreams you will discover a fascinating inner world that provides insight, wisdom and inspiration into your greatest self.Author Biography
AUTHOR LIVES IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. Rose Inserra was born Rosa Diamente in Spinete, Italy. She arrived in Australia with her family when she was nine years old. Italian folk magic has always been a big part of her life and identity. Her love of nature, foods, herbs and traditions stems from growing up in rural Italy then in regional Victoria. Until recently, Rose produced cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil on her farm. She is currently studying herbalism, combining ancestral traditions with health-centred practices. As a former teacher, she has a passion for history and passing on knowledge of traditions; esoteric, herbal and folk lore; and all manner of subjects essential to our human evolution on this planet. Rose is a well-known author in the Mind Body Spirit genre. Her book, Dictionary of Dreams, has sold over 500,000 copies. She presents at seminars and workshops, and delivers courses both in Australia and overseas, with frequent appearances on radio, television, podcasts and in magazine articles. Her books with Rockpool Publishing include Dream Reading Cards, Dreams: What your Subconscious Wants to Tell You, Sweet Dreams mini cards, The Gift of Dreams, Mists of Avalon Oracle and Avalon Magic mini cards.
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Website: www.roseinserra.com
