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From the Journals: Thoughts about Dream Interpretation

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Recently I have been inspired by the work of writer Matt Cardin—who you should be reading if you're interested in creativity, horror and the divine. Matt also has lifted up the importance of personal journals in tracking the evolution of a writer's … [Read more...] about From the Journals: Thoughts about Dream Interpretation

Dreaming of Fairies and Connecting to the Ecological Self

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Not long ago, I was doing a nature meditation practice at my usual creek-side spot by the sycamore tree and became aware of the strong presence of a small spring that joins the creek. This mingling of waters became my meditation. Later, I found the … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Fairies and Connecting to the Ecological Self

Dream Journaling is Mindfulness

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I had an interesting conversation with dream researcher Kelly Bulkeley recently about the benefits of keeping a dream journal.  Having a record of our dreams is incredible, as we usually forget even our previously recalled dreams otherwise. When we … [Read more...] about Dream Journaling is Mindfulness

Lucidity is not the same as Dream Control

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Despite the constant repetition in popular media that lucid dreaming is “controlling your dreams,” these two concepts are not the same. One can be lucid and not “in control” of either the dreambody or the dreaming environment, just as one can … [Read more...] about Lucidity is not the same as Dream Control

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