Nightmares exist for a purpose: to help you acknowledge and explore your internal fear-based narrative so that you can be empowered to change it. Our nightmares are often dismissed as an unfortunate experience and from a young age many people are told to just shake them off or get over them but in reality, the downplaying of our nightmare’s significance is what is truly unfortunate. In this post we’ll explore the ins and outs of nightmares, their purpose, and how to understand and apply their healing wisdom.