I must get out of my mind to get into my soul

I believe we have the capacity to learn and do much greater things that what we do.  I believe that many have had a glimpse of what is available to all but much more is waiting.  I don't know if we are intentionally restrained from the knowledge because we are not ready or that we just haven't evolved to the point that we can access it.  However, I believe we all are visited in some way by messengers attempting to help us.

I receive spiritual messages in my dreams.  Some help guide me in life, and others are ambiguous in their message leaving me to interpret the meaning.  I often wonder if I am too old to receive and interpret the message accurately.  I feel that I wasn't open as a younger me and missed the opportunity, writing it off as simple dreams.  I am open now and am discouraged when I seem to interpret the message poorly.

How do I know the appropriate time frame?  How do I know the correct actions to take when the message comes in parable form?  I'm not sure i'm in touch with myself enough to comprehend the meaning.  I close my eyes and open my mind only to find myself thinking about closing my eyes and opening my mind.  I must find a way to get out of my mind.  How?

The only place I am fully out is in sleep.  No amount of meditation has moved me closer to reaching that point.  I would love to find a way to consciously reach the unconscious.  Maybe I try too hard.