The history of dream incubation is rooted in ancient Greek practices at the temple of Asclepius.

• People would travel from all over the known world to Asclepius' temple seeking dreams to heal their physical, mental, emotional, or relational issues.
• The practice of dream incubation was a pilgrimage that involved a series of rituals and the guidance of priests or priestesses.

The host welcomes a guest to discuss their new book on dreams and DreamWork.

• The guest, Linda, is introduced and briefly exchanges pleasantries with the host, Alex.
• They express excitement to discuss the book which delves into decoding the wisdom of the soul through dreams.

Linda shares the beginning of her spiritual journey and how it evolved over the years.

• Linda's spiritual journey started as a child with a keen interest in supernatural ways of knowing and connecting with things.
• She became aware of these interests as a teenager and later engaged in a youth group that introduced her to creative services.
• A pivotal moment was a trip to Israel, which sparked a deep connection with the land and spirit that encouraged her on her spiritual path.

The conversation shifts to understanding DreamWork and its significance.

• DreamWork is a term used currently to represent the process of working with dreams rather than interpreting them in the traditional psychoanalytic sense.
• It involves guiding, questioning, and exploring dreams to help individuals find the layers of meaning and truth in their dreams.

The guest discusses personal dreams and how they can be interpreted or understood.

• A detailed explanation is provided about how dreams can be literal or symbolic, often influenced by environmental factors or unresolved issues.
• Personal dreams, such as a vivid earthquake dream influenced by real-world construction, are shared to illustrate the discussion.

Linda talks about her diverse spiritual practices and how they have shaped her approach.

• Linda's spiritual journey includes influences from her Jewish upbringing and a variety of spiritual paths, including indigenous and shamanic practices.
• She embraces a holistic spiritual approach in her life and work.