Dreams have meanings.  “Dragon’s Treasure” takes us on a quest to teach us how to interpret the symbols that are in dreams we experience, when we are either awake or asleep, to help us access our inner worlds.  The author, R.J. Cole, is a retired child psychologist who utilizes his years of experience to help us on our path.  He sees the real world as being a “waking dream” in which we are continuously creating our own universe.  He notes that if we see how society affects us, then we can act more out of our consciousness to create the world that we want.  By gaining an understanding of both worlds this information can “be used for individual healing, understanding and development.”

“Dragon’s Treasure” is told in first person.  Cole tells us about many of his own dreams and his interpretations of them.  He also discusses and references the ideas of others who can provide additional information to help us on our quest.  There are many contemplative quotes interspersed throughout the book. I found these to be deep and meaningful.  The book also includes a dream dictionary for quick reference.  It is recommended that we keep a dream journal next to the bed so that we can record our dreams upon awakening.

It is amazing how much more vivid my dreams became while I was reading “Dragon’s Treasure.” I felt like there was an aspect of my “self” that was reaching out to me knowing that I now have the tools to gain a better understanding of my inner world.  I am very interested in seeing where my journaling will now take me.  I am sure that other readers will also experience this.  Enjoy your journey.

Purchase The Dragon's Treasure
R.J. Cole
iUniverse (2009)
ISBN 9781440176920
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (12/09)