Discover your dreams with the Blue Lotus and a dream diary
The Blue Lotus is a special plant that gives you the opportunity to discover your dreams, especially if you also keep a dream diary. This plant is considered sacred, and is known for its rejuvenating and intuition-enhancing powers and the fact that it is an aphrodisiac. In this blog, you can read how to best use the Blue Lotus.
What is the Blue Lotus and what are its effects?
The history of the Blue Lotus goes back a long way, but even today you can find modern Egyptians who are convinced of the powers of this plant. It symbolizes rebirth and creation. Just like our well-known water lily, it grows underwater and you only see the beautiful flower when it comes out of the water.
The Blue Lotus grows mainly in North Africa along the Nile and in East and South Africa. But unlike our well-known white lily, the Blue Lotus has some miraculous properties. Substances in the plant, such as apomorphine and nuciferine, cause a calm and relaxed and euphoric feeling after ingestion. However, it is also known for its psychoactive effects. But you don't have to worry about that, they only occur if you use a very concentrated extract. If you make tea from it, you will not have any problems with this.
Some people experience a stimulating effect. This is because the lotus functions as an adaptogen: it provides exactly what you need. Blue lotus is a remedy that can have a positive effect on body, mind and soul. But how can you benefit from the advantages of this plant so that it can have an impact on your daily life? You can learn a lot about yourself by observing your dreams. Using a dream journal in combination with Blue Lotus, you can decipher what your dreams want to tell you.
Dream journal and Blue Lotus: a dive into the subconscious
Keeping a dream journal is a good way to gain more insight into your dream world and therefore into your subconscious. There are several reasons why a dream journal can help:
- By writing down your dreams every morning, you will remember them better and better. By practicing this, you can retrieve more and more information, remember more details and even remember multiple dreams per night.
- When you become more aware of your dreams, you also gain more access to your intuition. You give your consciousness permission to pass on messages, because you are more open to this.
- Keeping your dream diary also promotes lucid dreaming. During a lucid dream, you become aware of the fact that you are dreaming. Because you are so intensively involved with your dream world, there is a good chance that you will notice that you are dreaming, which gives you the opportunity to control your dreams. This can have positive effects on your creativity and your emotional well-being.
- Recalling your dreams is also a good way to train your memory. Experts are convinced that remembering dreams is good for mental development.
- Writing in a dream journal, together with drinking a cup of Blue Lotus tea, is also a beautiful ritual, a special, perhaps even sacred moment with which you make contact with the world of "spirit". By being so occupied with a side of yourself that you normally do not pay much attention to, that is in itself a healing activity. A ritual helps you to be in the now and to connect more deeply with yourself. In doing so, you can receive messages that you would otherwise never have noticed.
- Keeping a dream journal is in fact shadow work. This can be very therapeutic, it can help to better process trauma, pain and intense experiences. Sometimes the subconscious will show vivid and archetypal images of unprocessed events from the past. By writing in your diary you acknowledge these images, which are normally not so easy to face. This gives possibilities for transformation.
Starting a dream diary and Blue Lotus
Do you want to start using Blue Lotusfor a wonderful night's sleep and vivid dreams? Then grab your dream journal and get started. You can use the following points of attention.
Making blue lotus tea
Before going to bed, make a cup of blue lotus tea. Add 5 grams to hot water and let the tea steep for 10 to 15 minutes. You can add honey for extra flavor.
Setting an intention
Once you go to sleep, you can set an intention. This can help you remember your dreams better. Say to yourself: "Tonight I will remember my dreams." Repeat this a few times so that you imprint it on your brain.
Keeping a dream journal
Keep a notebook and a pen next to your bed, so that you can easily reach them. When you wake up in the morning, lie still, preferably with your eyes closed. Let your thoughts flow and do not consciously direct them. Images from your dreams may come to you. Write these down right away. Sometimes it works best to just write down the most important words, symbols, images or emotions. See if you can recall more memories based on these initial images. If you can't, let it go. You will remember more every morning.
Keep writing for at least 2 to 4 weeks. That's about how long it takes for your body and mind to get used to this habit. If you keep it up for that long, you will probably become better at deciphering your dreams.
If you have trouble sleeping, there are also other natural remedies that can help, such as CBD Oil or herbs such as Valerian. Another plant that can induce vivid and lucid dreams is Wild Lettuce. We hope that you now have the tools to get started with your dream journal and Blue Lotus and that you will find it very useful.
Disclaimer: Use of Blue Lotus and Keeping a Dream Journal
The information in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and completeness, we cannot guarantee that the information provided is free from errors or omissions.
Health Advice:
- Consult a Doctor: Before using Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) or any other herbal supplement, it is advisable to consult a qualified healthcare provider, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have existing health conditions.
- Potential Side Effects: The use of Blue Lotus may lead to side effects such as sedation and perceptual disturbances. A case series describes five patients who experienced symptoms such as sedation and perceptual disturbances after using Blue Lotus products. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Individual Responses: The effects of Blue Lotus may vary from person to person. Start with a low dosage to assess your tolerance and response.
Legal Disclaimer:
- Legal Status: The legality of Blue Lotus varies by country and region. Please check local laws and regulations before purchasing, possessing or using Blue Lotus.
- Disclaimer: The author(s) and publisher of this blog are not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of the products or practices discussed in this blog.
About Dream Journaling:
- Personal Experience: Dream journaling is a personal practice and experiences may vary. It is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological help.
- Not a Diagnostic Tool: A dream journal is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or psychological condition.
Use Blue Lotus and dream journaling with caution and awareness of the potential risks and benefits. Always consult a professional if you have any doubts or health questions.
Source:
- Schimpf, M., Ulmer, T., Hiller, H., & Barbuto, A.F. (2021). Toxicity From Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) After Ingestion or Inhalation: A Case Series. Military Medicine.
