I just finished reading Paul and Charla Devereux’s updated classic Lucid dreaming. Originally published in 1998, this new edition by DailyGrail Press has additional content for a new generation of readers. In two words: highly recommended. At first … [Read more...] about Book review: Lucid dreaming: accessing your inner virtual realities
Ecstasy and Descent in Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming is a practice that can take us into the realm of soul and spirit. But while we may hope for ecstatic experiences in our dreams, sometimes a different sort of scene arrives: one that tests our resolve, and leads us into dark places and … [Read more...] about Ecstasy and Descent in Lucid Dreaming
Perspectives on Lucid Dreaming: the 2011 PsiberDreaming Conference
Interested in rubbing elbows with some of the top dream experts today? I invite you to join me at the 10th annual PsiberDreaming Conference. The con is entirely online, hosted by the International Association for the Study of Dreams. This year’s … [Read more...] about Perspectives on Lucid Dreaming: the 2011 PsiberDreaming Conference
Is lucid dreaming spiritually corrupt?
This is the third article in a series covering arguments against lucid dreaming. The fear that lucid dreaming is somehow unholy or spiritually corrupt is voiced in conservative religious circles as well as new age spiritual communities. In all of … [Read more...] about Is lucid dreaming spiritually corrupt?
Is lucid dreaming unnatural?
This is the second article in a series that starts with the question: Is lucid dreaming safe? One of most frequent arguments against lucid dreaming is the notion that lucidity disturbs the process—and the function—of dreaming. It’s a strange … [Read more...] about Is lucid dreaming unnatural?
Is Lucid Dreaming Dangerous?
Feeling a vague discomfort about the safety of lucid dreaming? Is it dangerous: a slippery slope into madness? Will it make you lose touch with reality? You’re not alone in these thoughts, although I say with confidence that there’s nothing to … [Read more...] about Is Lucid Dreaming Dangerous?
9 Holistic Health Apps for the Quantified Self
We like to think that we are unpredictable, but the mobile generation is pulling back the curtain on our individual behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. It began with apps for tracking how many calories we’ve consumed, or how many miles we’ve run. But … [Read more...] about 9 Holistic Health Apps for the Quantified Self
Bearing down on Active Dreaming by Robert Moss: A Review
If you haven’t read a book by Robert Moss yet, you’re in for a treat. His latest title, Active Dreaming: journeying beyond self-limitation to a life of wild freedom, is a welcome distillation of his approach to dreamwork. At once useful, playful and … [Read more...] about Bearing down on Active Dreaming by Robert Moss: A Review
3 Ways to Find Your Ground and Make your Home More Sacred
Making your house into a home takes more than a knitted afhgan lying alongside the couch. What makes a domestic structure into a nest is not just about coziness, but alignment. The ancient Chinese tradition of Feng shui has perfected this art, but … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Find Your Ground and Make your Home More Sacred
5 Traits of Successful Lucid Dreamers: The Comic
Last spring, artist Al Moniz was inspired to create a comic based one of my lucid dreaming posts. I thanked him, then promptly moved across the country and forgot to publish his post. Now that the dust has settled, let's celebrate the misadventures … [Read more...] about 5 Traits of Successful Lucid Dreamers: The Comic