Everyone dreams.  Some people are able to recall their dreams better than others.  Yet those who only remember small snippets should not feel at a disadvantage, as any small detail will hold significance.  It is the emotions that lie behind our dreams that are as important as the actual images we envision.  Images can be expressed in a succession of vistas, or simply in one resounding image - in either case, it is important to record as much information as you can remember.  Even seemingly trivial nuances that remain after our dreams have appeared to end may be significant in a final interpretation of a particular dream scenario.  It is helpful to keep a pen and pad of paper near the bed so you can record your dream soon after waking; the longer you leave the content unrecorded, the greater are the chances it will slip from your memory.  Here are some topics to help you get started with your dream journal:  (1) Date of the dream  (2) Day of the week  (3) People involved in the dream  (4) Mood and feelings expressed (5) Prominent colors (6) What story did the dream enact? (7) Problems and conflicts encountered (8) How were the problems dealt with? (9) Did the dream occur in the past or in the present?  (10) Prominent symbols (11) Repeated elements from past dreams (12) How did the dream end?  (13) Conclusions.  Source:  A Pocket Guide to Dreams by Philip Clucas and Douglas Clucas.
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