The book
Dream Guidance
Connecting to the Soul Through Dream Incubation · Hay House
Everyone dreams. Few of us know that dreams can be asked a question, and that they will answer.
The practice
Dream Guidance is a practical guide to dream incubation, an ancient practice for bringing a real question to your dreams and receiving guidance in return. It has roots in many cultures, from the ancient Greek temples to Indigenous traditions, and it is beautifully simple. You learn to ask your dream a clear question before sleep, and to work with what it brings.
The book walks you through the whole practice. How to find the right question. How to prepare. How to receive and read the dream. And how to bring its guidance into your waking life.
“Machiel Klerk understands that dreams are not only apertures into the mystery within each of us but also summonses generated by the soul to engage consciousness. He has assembled a rich collection of ideas, tools, and examples showing how to open a dialogue within and be guided by that source which knows us better than we know ourselves.”
James Hollis, Ph.D., author of The Broken Mirror
Praise
Praise for Dream Guidance
"Machiel Klerk has written a remarkable book on dreams. You will learn much from him how to make dreams a part of life. The book is clear and lively and doesn't get stuck in minor arguments and subtle theories. It's an adventure. You need to make dreams a part of your daily life, and this book is a helpful guide and inspiration."
"In this very accessible book, Machiel Klerk explains the brass tacks of dream incubation. The how-to and the why, the history and the ancestry. Dream incubation gives us access to healing and creativity. It was just waiting for a simple, though not simplistic, guide. Here it is."
"Dreams respond as oracles, offering guidance to one of life's most precious treasures, the Soul. Few know the ways of connecting to these oracular powers. Machiel Klerk offers a step-by-step process of asking the focused questions that unleash the guiding wisdom of dreams. This book breaks new ground, opens new possibilities, speaks to the heart and soul. It is a must-read for those following the way of the dream."
"Dream Guidance offers a rich resource of ideas and practices for incubating, working with, and learning from dreams. Machiel Klerk serves as a knowing guide as he draws knowledge from ancient practices and Indigenous healers to psychology and his own compelling insights into the wondrous realm of dreams."
"How do you live your Soul's call? This beautiful, engaging book offers guidance for tapping into the deep wisdom dreams offer each night. Put it by your bedside, and it will change your life."
"In this beautifully written, wise, and original book, Machiel Klerk draws on the wide variety of world traditions and his own deep experience to offer a new way of working with our dreams, and a way to light up our waking lives."
"With Machiel's experienced guidance, you will learn to allow your dreams to inform, reveal, and enhance your life."
"Dream Guidance offers an easy, open, and effective approach to engaging our inner wisdom and its advice! If you are looking for a way to connect with dreaming and your deeper self, try these incubation practices and discover your own dream guidance."
"By emphasizing the power of ritual and the art of asking the right question, Machiel Klerk guides readers to their inner wisdom."
"It is especially relevant in today's perilous times, when collectively we need the wisdom of dreams to chart a way home."
"With dream incubation: ask the right question and prepare for unforeseen surprises!"
"Dream Guidance is a small but powerful gem."
"A wonderful book on dreams."