Dreams+-+Culture

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Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and then dedicated her life to leading other slaves to freedom. Harriet believed that everyone has the ability to change the world. What do you think? Original image of Harriet Tubman retrieved from, 25 May 2011. *

Why is it relevant for us to learn about dreams in relation to culture?

 * ====Cultures have varying views on the world and as such bring different believes, values and insights around the concept of dreams and dreaming.====
 * ====Dreams drive change and as such we have the power to create change. It is up to us to be aware of how we are influenced to make good choices about what we dream of and how we use those dreams.====
 * ====Different dreams held by different cultures can have extremely varying effects, from the solution to a global problem such as aspirations to find a cure for cancer, or develop disease resistant crops to the initiation of war, where one culture aspires to dominate other another.====


 * 1) = What is a dreamer? =
 * 2) = Are leaders dreamers? =
 * 3) = Are all dreamers leaders? =
 * 4) = Do all dreams lead to a positive outcome? =
 * 5) = How does our own culture influence what we dream of, and how we perceive others peoples dreams? =

* Image retrieved from  [], 25 May 2011. ====1. Cultures express their stories and values in different ways. In the aboriginal culture these are passed down the generations through the Dreamtime. Find out about a special story from your own culture that has been passed down through the generations to teach and guide. Share this story here for others to share.====

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====2. Martin Luther King had a dream - a dream that influenced an entire nation and quite possibly other countries too.Choose an issue that is important to you about your local community. Write a speech that would inspire others to follow you to create change. If you have the necessary equipment, record your speech and upload it here.====

Image retrieved from [], 24 June 2011. 3. "The ancient Egyptians believed that the Gods showed themselves in dreams. They believed that dreams were caused by real things unable to be interpreted or controlled by the conscious mind. As far back as 2000 BC the Egyptians wrote downs their dreams on Papyrus." Have a go at making your own papyrus. You might like to try various materials to try, such as reeds, wheat straw or strips of paper.

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Image retrieved from [], 24 June 2011. 4. "One of the earliest recorded dreams was found written on a clay tablet in Nineveh. This dream dated back to the reign of King Ashurbanipal (669-626 BC). The tablet states that if a man flies repeatedly in his dreams, then all that he owns will be lost." Research meanings of dreams and see what some people currently believe flying in dreams means. What do you think flying in dreams might mean to people in another 2,500 years?

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Image retrieved from [], 24 June 2011. ====5. Nelson Mandela stated in an interview with Peter Godwin from the National Geographic "I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself. I dream of the realization of unity of Africa whereby its leaders, some of whom are highly competent and experienced, can unite in their efforts to improve and to solve the problems of Africa. What do you know about Nelson Mandela? What do you think he meant by this statement? If you could ask Nelson Mandela any one question, what would it be? Post your ideas on the discussion board.====

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 * ====Should all dreams be expressed? What impact could this have, on the dreamer, and on others?====
 * ====Is it ever acceptable to limit others expression or ability to follow their dreams? If so, who should decide this sort of thing and how?====