I have been able to dream walk since I was a young child. I didnt know how it was done properly till I was a teenager. My uncle is a medicine man, who walks frequently in my dreams when I am in trouble or struggling. I have mastered dream walking. Alot of my dream walking expereinces come from people who are close to me that are in need in their dreams. So while I am sleeping I feel them calling me, then I enter their dream. Sometimes the other person is aware of me being there but most times they dont.

Very interesting Steff, nice u shared this with us.
But how does this work? Is it like an out of body experience?

I would have to say yes it is like an out of body experience. I see everything you are dreaming as if I was part of your dream. Not only do I see what your dreaming but I feel the emotions of the person I am dream walking. Which can take alot out of a person if you dont know how to do it properly. Just like I have friends who dont know it but have dream walked into my dreams and have left me feeling so drained the next day. Its very emotionally demanding on a person, so you have to be very strong minded and stable when doing dream walking.

Some may say its invading of privacy but I never use my ability to hurt someone or use what I learn against them. Most times, I am drawn to the person but as an out cry for help. Its truly a very interesting experience but one that shouldnt be taken lightly.

Maybe a stupid question, but are there any risks in dream walking? Can some things go wrong? Or are you able to influence the dream or communicate with the dreamer?

That's a good question Nims.
This subject is quite unknown in holland aint it?
I find it very interesting, just as i'm interested in the spiritual abilities of native americans.

Yes it is unknown in Holland, but I am hoping Steff would answer the questions. But It appears she isn't here that often.

Yes, it can. You can (if strong enough) influence someones decisions. You speak to them on a sub conscience level. The true purpose of dream walking is to help someone when they call you. Or if you know they are having troubles. You walk in their dreams only to help them deal with what they need to deal with. To feel your presense but not really know its you. You have to understand you feel their feelings. If they are scared you will feel it. It takes a real strong person to realise this. You also could get caught up in the dream thinking its real. Its not easy thing to do nor should it be done lightly or for fun. It is wrong to do it for selfish reasons.

P.S. Please forgive my lateness. I have been really busy.

No problem thanks for the answer. I am also wondering, is dreamwalking something you can learn, or is it something you are born with?

It is something that can be learned. Some have the gift naturally and it just needs to be developed before they realise they have it. I wouldnt doubt that any of you here couldnt learn how to do it considering the other gifts you have. Nims I could spend sometime with you on a one on one basis and try to explain how to do it. Usually it takes being in the same place to do it but I am sure you are a fast learner.

That would be very nice. Don't you think this is something that could be shared on the forum? I am sure that more people want to know how to do this. The next time I see you, i'll talk to you, coz I am very curious in this. .

I dont know if I have told you this before, but like I said this isnt to be taken lightly. Shouldnt be ventured into without knowing all the good along with the bad that could be caused by this. If you remember NiMS that time I spoke of before when I dream walked and it drained me so bad. Not to mention I wasnt ready to experience what I seen in that dream. It can be truly over whelming for the person doing the dream walking. Also please understand teaching in my culture are not to be written but spoken teachings. We dont believe in writting them down, just pass them on by word of mouth. Unfortunately not all North American Indians feel the same and tend to share rituals and ceremonies we have. Explaining it is one thing but putting it in an open forum just wouldnt be right. I can on a one on one basis try to teach anyone who wants to learn.

I understand what you mean and respect your wishes. I am very aware of the things that can go wrong, and I definately remember the time that it went wrong with you, because I am partly the one to blame for that. I still am sorry for that that happened, but I know it was only to teach you a lessen. I hope you see it this way afterwards, but I think you do. We'll talk about this.

NiMS, you know I dont hold anything against you for it. How could I? It was a lesson well learned for me. I have been practising much more since then and have been doing well. Yes we should talk more about this.

Yep we should. But as we both know. Time is sparse.

yes hit me up on msn, I am set to away but most times I am there. hehe Just I dont answer to select peeps. Of course you are one of the few I would answer to if I was around. Like Leon, he knows I will ALWAYS answer to him if i am around.