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Aneta Baranek
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While pursuing her Doctor of Divinity degree, Aneta continues her research and study of dreams. She also holds a Master’s degree from DePaul University in Computer Science. She has been serving as a spiritual teacher through the School of Metaphysics for the last six years. She currently resides in Kansas City, Missouri, where she directs one of the branches of the School of Metaphysics. Learn more about Aneta at onwholeness.com and the School of Metaphysics at som.org.
catholic church interior

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Spend time pondering the role of spirituality in your life [symbols: church, stairs, maze, women]

Aneta Baranek·October 12, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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black cat in meadow

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Where we put our attention determines what we create [symbols: cats, meadow, path, hand]

Aneta Baranek·October 5, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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person walking in fog

DREAM INTERPRETATION: You’re making strides to integrate precious attributes into your inner self [symbols: path, fog, man, chair]

Aneta Baranek·September 28, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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large open plan home with high ceilings

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Explore more aspects of your mind [symbols: house, children, friend, water]

Aneta Baranek·September 21, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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large rainbow coloured kite in the sky

DREAM INTERPRETATION: An incredible sense of freedom and inner-connectedness [symbols: sky, wires, flying, death]

Aneta Baranek·September 14, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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WW1 battlefield with bunker

DREAM INTERPRETATION: In every conflict, there’s an opportunity for growth and change [symbols: hand, war, rags, father, fireballs]

Aneta Baranek·September 7, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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All Giza pyramids

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Evaluate who and what you’re believing and why [symbols: phone, Egypt, picture, woman, white]

Aneta Baranek·August 31, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Man swimming in sea by clifftop - Dream interpretation

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Look at ways in which you sabotage your efforts due to ego [symbols: clifftop, helicopter, sea, rifle]

Aneta Baranek·August 24, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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students in classroom taking an exam

DREAM INTERPRETATION: How do I approach responsibility and life in general? [symbols: classroom, 3, students, test]

Aneta Baranek·August 17, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Mansion on hill

DREAM INTERPRETATION: You aren’t comfortable with your emotional state of being [symbols: guy, mansion, hill, wealth]

Aneta Baranek·August 10, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Woman with red lipstick

DREAM INTERPRETATION: A need for more direction, more purpose in your waking life [symbols: car, drunk, kidnapping, rape]

Aneta Baranek·August 3, 2017
I n our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to...
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Number 609 on a piece of metal attached to fence

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Returning to a past state of mind that has been let go of [symbols: apartment, friend, death]

Aneta Baranek·July 27, 2017
I n our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to...
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doll abandoned in a park

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Pay closer attention to how you receive new ideas [symbols: baby, brother, police, neighbourhood]

Aneta Baranek·July 20, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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black cat

DREAM INTERPRETATION: A purposeless habit is using up your life energy [symbols: cat, blood, thumb (hand)]

Aneta Baranek·July 13, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Note with wedding ring saying "I'm sorry"

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Breaking a commitment with your inner Self [symbols: husband, divorce]

Aneta Baranek·July 6, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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four feet sticking out from under the sheets

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Every interaction is laden with powerful inner lessons of transformation [symbols: ex-girlfriend, current girlfriend, hand]

Aneta Baranek·June 29, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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busy waiter

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Look for ways to slow down and examine any fears [symbols: house, people, gun, work]

Aneta Baranek·June 22, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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jaw bone with missing teeth

DREAM INTERPRETATION: A significant lesson that you have a chance to overcome [symbols: teeth, food]

Aneta Baranek·June 15, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Toad crawling under door

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Feeling disrupted or invaded by habitual ways of being or an unknown entity [symbols: toad, boyfriend, poltergeist, phone]

Aneta Baranek·June 8, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Car being filled with gas

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Take care of your physical, mental and emotional states of being

Aneta Baranek·June 1, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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silhouette male and female puppets

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Pay attention to aligning your outer self with your inner self [symbols: man, head, mouth, saliva]

Aneta Baranek·May 25, 2017
DREAM Aneta, Some man merges inside me, inside my head, and then we’re both inside my mouth. I see saliva...
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DREAM INTERPRETATION: Redefining how we view those dark aspects of ourselves [symbols: three, shadow figure, bed, husband]

Aneta Baranek·May 18, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Male singer with guitar performing

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Through imagination we manifest our deepest dreams [symbols: singing, famous people, stage]

Aneta Baranek·May 11, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Solid wall of red roses

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Pay attention to your inner perceptions and thoughts [symbols: roses, bed, hotel]

Aneta Baranek·May 4, 2017
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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