Just received an email newsletter from Harry Bosma, creator of the dream interpretation software I used, Alchera. He keeps working on improvements. I must say, that this software is wonderful just as it is.
Why keep your dream journal on the computer instead of in a notebook? The obvious reason is that it's simple and quick to search for related themes. Any question such as "Haven't I dreamed about a black dog before? When was that? What was going on?" is quickly answered.
I chose Alchera after researching the options pretty carefully. I like the simple look of it. There's nothing distracting about the interface. Some of the other software programs had a lot of decoration. Even when I liked the decoration, I found it distracting. When I'm trying to remember a dream or interpret it, distractions are the last thing I need.
Also, Alchera is simple to use. There are some hints for dream interpretation - some suggested exercises. But it's not rigid or domineering in any way. I'm free to use any method I choose, for interpreting my dreams. I usually use some variation of Gayle Delaney's methods, so I prefer this looser approach in the software.
Another thing I appreciate about Alchera is that journal entries about events, physical symptoms, etc. are integrated into the software. This really helps with dream interpretation. It can also help to solve mysteries about physical symptoms, when you can track their occurrence and link them to events or thoughts.
If you're considering dream interpretation software, I recommend Alchera most highly. I have no personal stake in the company. I'm just a satisfied user.
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