Everytime the moon is full, I get dozens of visitors who are looking for information on the connection between the full moon and dreams. It's like clock-work. Oh, it is clock-work. So, here's a great way to research how the moon's cycles effect … [Read more...] about Track Dreams with the Moon
PsiberDreaming: the Future of Dreaming
This is a great dream studies even hosted online by the International Association for the Study of Dreams. September 21 through October 5, 2008. Two weeks of online presentations about some of the more fringe aspects of dream research, including psi … [Read more...] about PsiberDreaming: the Future of Dreaming
Dreams of Trauma Survivors – a Clinical Perspective
On the topic of the dreams of trauma survivors, I saw another great talk in Montreal by Ann Goelitz, a clinical social worker from New York. In a nutshell, Goelitz's work compares the emotional content of dreams of trauma survivors to the general … [Read more...] about Dreams of Trauma Survivors – a Clinical Perspective
An Evolutionary Theory of Dreaming
Thinking about thinking is hard, and thinking about dreaming is harder. Believe it or not, there is only one evolutionary theory of dreaming seriously at work these days in academia. Indeed, a theory supporting the biological function of dreams has … [Read more...] about An Evolutionary Theory of Dreaming
Meditating Slows Down HIV Virus
In case you missed it, Science Daily reports that mindfulness meditation slows immune degradation in AIDS patients by lowering stress. "Mindfulness meditation is the practice of bringing an open and receptive awareness of the present moment to … [Read more...] about Meditating Slows Down HIV Virus
Techno-Intermission
Wow, I just upgraded my blog and it was completely painless thanks to Keith Dsouza's plug-in that automotically does all the techno-gobbly-goop that makes me want to give up and take a nap. Highly recommended if you use the wordpress platform for … [Read more...] about Techno-Intermission