ABSTRACT
Extraordinary dreams appear to occur around the world, yet are rarely reported or studied. This chapter outlines the most notable study of extraordinary dreams, spanning seven countries, conducted by Krippner and Faith. Some people who experience extraordinary dreams may be frightened or worry that they are symptoms of mental illness. The extraordinary dreams includes creative dreams, lucid dreams, healing dreams, dreams within dreams, out-of-body dreams, telepathic dreams, mutual dreams, precognitive dreams, past-life dreams, initiation dreams, and visitation dreams. To be scored as a healing dream, the dream report content had to assist in ameliorating or preventing physical, emotional, or spiritual distress following the dream experience. The percentage of extraordinary dreams in the Ukraine was much closer to that in the United States rather than in Russia, despite the geographic proximity of Ukraine and Russia. Some extraordinary dreams can be life changing for individuals.
