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Sleep Paralysis and Spirits

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Are spirits real, or are they just irrational stories meant to explain things that science now explains better? This is the way the question of spirits is framed by many. According to many recent polls, belief in ghosts in the West hovers around … [Read more...] about Sleep Paralysis and Spirits

Big Dreams & Archetypal Visions

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Big Dreams are usually discussed in the popular media as dreams we remember for the rest of our lives. These could include emotionally intense dreams, powerful dream journeys, and visitation dreams. However, the "dreams we remember for the rest of … [Read more...] about Big Dreams & Archetypal Visions

Consciousness, Mediumship, and Psychic Detectives

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I"ve been spending a lot of time recently listening to the podcast interviews from Skeptiko. Run by Alex Tsakiris, this site is a breath of fresh air for anomalous psychology and psi research. Neither a believer nor a materialist skeptic himself, … [Read more...] about Consciousness, Mediumship, and Psychic Detectives

Can Science Learn from Religion about Dreams?

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Dream scholar Kelly Bulkeley was recently interviewed by the Boston Globe on the subject of dream studies and its implications for science and religion studies. Bulkeley is an unique scholar who is trained in religion studies but often integrates … [Read more...] about Can Science Learn from Religion about Dreams?

A Shift in Consciousness & the Transfer of King Energy

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Fiscal conservatives in the US aren't happy, but around the world there is a sense of hope, promise, and a fresh start for American leadership. As Oprah was quoted as saying to CNN News in Chicago, IL last night: "We"ve just experienced a profound … [Read more...] about A Shift in Consciousness & the Transfer of King Energy