incubation. But I present it as an experiment to suggest
that you not only give it careful attention, but also
critically examine the results. Also, as part of my
doctoral research, I'm investigating how effectively
incubation can be taught through the medium of printed
instructions and how well incubation works for different
people with different concerns. So, if you'd like to join
me in this research project, I suggest that you treat the
instructions as a formal experiment. Treating it so may
even create a more adventuresome atmosphere and lead
to greater success.

The Instructions

     The dreamers who have followed the steps I shall
present have reported that dream incubation has
brought them a better sense of participation in what
they had formerly thought to be a somewhat puzzling
and seemingly autonomous dream life. Incubated dreams
tend to be more vivid and easier to interpret than most
spontaneous dreams. I must warn you that insights
offered by incubated dreams are hard to ignore since
you asked for it! But the recognition and development of
resources that are innate within us can only strengthen
our self-esteem as we learn to look within ourselves for
the answers we need in order to know ourselves and the
world better. Dream incubating is not only rewarding,
it's fun. So let's begin!
      1) I suggest that you obtain a notebook for exclusive
use as a dream journal, and prepare a place for it by your
bed. Each night make a few notes about the day's events
and enter the date for the following morning, along with
the optimistic note, "Dream #1."
      2) Learn to remember your dreams regularly, say two
to three dreams a week. Dream incubation can be difficult
if you are not already used to remembering your dreams.
If you are having trouble with dream recall, read the
helpful sections on remembering dreams in Ann
Faraday's Dream Game or Patricia Garfield's Creative
Dreaming. (Editor's note: You may also find helpful the

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