It may reek of new age sentimentality, but the ability of talisman to traverse the worlds is really effective. Using a talisman as a dream tool is an efficient strategy because the dreamworld is precisely where magical thinking works. It’s the dominant logic, creating an increased fusion between … [Read More...] about Dreams, Liminal Objects and Magical Thinking
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The Spiritual Science of Mirrors in Dreamwork
I invite you to explore with me the properties of light and symmetry in mirrors and how these appear in dreams and dreamwork. Through the ages, spiritual traditions have referred to the enigmatic property of mirrors as a metaphor to convey spiritual truths. As the Taoist philosopher Chuang Tsu … [Read More...] about The Spiritual Science of Mirrors in Dreamwork
Calling forth your dream: the power of Dream Incubation
Dream Incubation is a process that has been used by cultures worldwide for thousands of years. The Greeks, the Egyptians, and many others, all revered dreams and the process of engaging with dream content as a way of being part of the greater reality of life. These cultures held in high regard the … [Read More...] about Calling forth your dream: the power of Dream Incubation
Why Ghosts Won’t go Away
The veil is thin and once again the News Authorities are briefly letting in some discourse about spirits in the modern world for the next few weeks. There's all kinds of spectral goodness in the mainstream outlets, discussing reasons why ghosts and goblins are still with us despite the … [Read More...] about Why Ghosts Won’t go Away
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A Beginner's Guide to Dream Studies. If you're new to this site, here is a list of my most popular content and core essays from the last few years.
Galantamine: Reviewing The Lucid Dreaming Pill
Galantamine has emerged as THE lucid dreaming pill. And it is currently the only evidence-based and clinically verified lucid dreaming supplement on … Read more about Galantamine: Reviewing The Lucid Dreaming Pill
Cultivating your Dream-based Wellness Practice
During the current pandemic, the subject of dreams has quickly entered contemporary Western mainstream consciousness. Dreamwork is actually becoming popular! Evidence for this claim can be found in … [Read More...] about Cultivating your Dream-based Wellness Practice
5 Serious Sleep Trackers That Go Way Beyond Your Fitbit
If you are looking for the cutting edge of sleep tracking technology, welcome to my round-up of devices that do a lot more than what passes for sleep tracking these days. These smart monitors are sooo … [Read More...] about 5 Serious Sleep Trackers That Go Way Beyond Your Fitbit
Far out! How to Explore Liminal Dreaming
In the space between waking and sleep lies the liminal dream. This easily cultivated dream state offers some of the most remarkable and unusual experiences you’ll ever have. You can learn to liminal dream purely for the wild ride it offers, or you can pursue it in the service of a selection of purposes, including […]
Journeys into the Deep: Lucid Dreaming and Lucid Surrender
In this short account of lucid dreaming, we start on the “surface,” beginning with a brief overview of how the lucid brain state has been evidenced by neuroscience, conceptualised and popularised. We then explore increasing degrees of lucidity, diving into the depths of conscious dreaming towards full lucidity – a relatively unchartered zone of human experience. Our ‘descent’ will take […]
Sleep Paralysis 2nd Edition now in Print
It’s been ten years since Sleep Paralysis was published. A lot has changed in a decade so I’m happy to announce the Updated and Revised 2nd edition of Sleep Paralysis: A guide to hypnagogic visions and visitors of the night. Sleep paralysis, at its core, is the terrifying experience of being held down while waking up from sleep. In […]