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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.
Raccoon

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Exploring the need to be more purposeful in your life [symbols: raccoon, hand, kitchen, brother]

Aneta Baranek·April 27, 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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Flying vulture - Dream interpretation

DREAM INTERPRETATION: A vulture symbolizes thoughts about a habit you want to transform [symbols: hand, rifle, vulture, blood]

Aneta Baranek·April 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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Dream Interpretation Friend dying heart attack overwhelmed

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Feeling overwhelmed from misunderstanding a life lesson [symbols: friend, death, heart, heart attack]

Aneta Baranek·April 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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Large cockroach

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Something is not productive or feeding your soul [symbols: roaches, private area/genitals, old building]

Aneta Baranek·April 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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Father in a field

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Your father is urging you to celebrate life, to align with your soul’s purpose [father, bus, summer house, hands]

Aneta Baranek·March 30, 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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Outer space fantasy scene

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Exploration of the world beyond physical reality [symbols: son, dad, space]

Aneta Baranek·March 23, 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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Treehouse in a forest

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Building a treehouse symbolizes desire to understand your inner Self [symbols: tree/forest, trail, house]

Aneta Baranek·March 16, 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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Grandmother cooking on old stove

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Being connected with your inner Subconscious Mind [symbols: family members, grandmother, meal]

Aneta Baranek·March 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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dystopian maze and shapes, puzzles

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Pay attention to your thoughts and attitudes [dystopian setting, rock, dog, maze]

Aneta Baranek·March 2, 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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People next to a huge fire at night

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Viewing discipline as a forced act outside yourself [symbols: arena, altar, fire, children]

Aneta Baranek·February 23, 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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young boy and girl kissing

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Everyone is in our dreams for a reason [symbols: kissing, old neighbour]

Aneta Baranek·February 16, 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 empty loft with chairs

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Find ways to uphold your spirituality and commitment to yourself [symbols: partner, loft, bed, waterfall, fish]

Aneta Baranek·February 9, 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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Baby dragon in egg

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Become familiar with your ego [symbols: eggs, dragon, house, sea]

Aneta Baranek·February 2, 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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Huge chunk of broccoli and bicycle

DREAM INTERPRETATION: We are the writers of our own script [symbols: teachers, spiritual group, play, broccoli]

Aneta Baranek·January 26, 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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Tarot cards

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Free yourself from a way of being that doesn’t serve you [symbols: brother, Tarot cards, books, fire]

Aneta Baranek·January 19, 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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empty white room with green apple on the floor

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Deep self-reflection and inner realization [symbols: mirror, path, black emptiness, white room]

Aneta Baranek·January 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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red roses in a garden

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Goals will give you a clear direction throughout the upcoming months [symbols: job, money/finances, garden]

Aneta Baranek·January 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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Man and woman walking with their arms around each other in a city

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Understanding the lessons connected to each relationship [symbols: house, ex-girlfriend]

Aneta Baranek·December 29, 2016
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Spiderweb in the sun

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Go to a new place of mind filled with authority and importance [symbols: elders, son, chamber, king]

Aneta Baranek·December 22, 2016
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Young girl sitting on bench with man's clenched fist in the foreground

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Feeling forced to change and to create [symbols: rape, boyfriend, dimly lit, hand]

Aneta Baranek·December 15, 2016
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Evening scene of Seattle skyline

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Revisit and reconnect with your mindset from the past [symbols: apartment, key, belongings]

Aneta Baranek·December 8, 2016
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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green ball of lighr

DREAM INTERPRETATION: An expansive thought form related to healing [symbols: ball, outer space, green, husband]

Aneta Baranek·December 1, 2016
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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White fortress

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Awakening occurring in your consciousness [symbols: building, white, key, fire]

Aneta Baranek·November 25, 2016
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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Postal delivery bike

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Practice mindfulness and address self-sabotaging tendencies [symbols: UPS, throat, phone, daughter, suicide]

Aneta Baranek·November 17, 2016
In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The...
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