As I was recently cited in D.W. Pasulka's book Encounters: Experiences with nonhuman intelligences for my work with sleep paralysis, it's time for me to clarify my current position on the overlap between altered states of consciousness and … [Read more...] about Abduction encounters, sleep paralysis and the extraordinary
The Blessing of the Groundhog
This is a story about a magical, shapeshifting Goddess currently embodying an overgrown squirrel, and how you can harness her celestial powers for your dreamlife. Today, February 2, is Groundhog Day. I live in Pennsylvania, and Groundhog Day is … [Read more...] about The Blessing of the Groundhog
Dickens’ Christmas Ghosts and Lucid Encounters
This morning, Christmas Eve day, I noticed a holiday card on the coffee table. It was slightly crumpled and curled around the bottom as if it has been discarded for a while. I opened the card and gasped – it was signed by my grandmother, who died … [Read more...] about Dickens’ Christmas Ghosts and Lucid Encounters
From the Journals: Thoughts about Dream Interpretation
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
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
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