It may reek of new age sentimentality, but the ability of talisman to traverse the worlds is really effective. Using a talisman as a dream tool is an efficient strategy because the dreamworld is precisely where magical thinking works. It’s the … [Read more...] about Dreams, Liminal Objects and Magical Thinking
The Spiritual Science of Mirrors in Dreamwork
I invite you to explore with me the properties of light and symmetry in mirrors and how these appear in dreams and dreamwork. Through the ages, spiritual traditions have referred to the enigmatic property of mirrors as a metaphor to convey spiritual … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Science of Mirrors in Dreamwork
Calling forth your dream: the power of Dream Incubation
Dream Incubation is a process that has been used by cultures worldwide for thousands of years. The Greeks, the Egyptians, and many others, all revered dreams and the process of engaging with dream content as a way of being part of the greater reality … [Read more...] about Calling forth your dream: the power of Dream Incubation
Cultivating your Dream-based Wellness Practice
During the current pandemic, the subject of dreams has quickly entered contemporary Western mainstream consciousness. Dreamwork is actually becoming popular! Evidence for this claim can be found in recent articles published in magazines and … [Read more...] about Cultivating your Dream-based Wellness Practice
Far out! How to Explore Liminal Dreaming
In the space between waking and sleep lies the liminal dream. This easily cultivated dream state offers some of the most remarkable and unusual experiences you’ll ever have. You can learn to liminal dream purely for the wild ride it offers, or you … [Read more...] about Far out! How to Explore Liminal Dreaming
Journeys into the Deep: Lucid Dreaming and Lucid Surrender
In this short account of lucid dreaming, we start on the "surface," beginning with a brief overview of how the lucid brain state has been evidenced by neuroscience, conceptualised and popularised. We then explore increasing degrees of lucidity, … [Read more...] about Journeys into the Deep: Lucid Dreaming and Lucid Surrender
Sleep Paralysis 2nd Edition now in Print
It's been ten years since Sleep Paralysis was published. A lot has changed in a decade so I'm happy to announce the Updated and Revised 2nd edition of Sleep Paralysis: A guide to hypnagogic visions and visitors of the night. Sleep paralysis, at its … [Read more...] about Sleep Paralysis 2nd Edition now in Print
Dream Worship: Lucid dreaming as spiritual practice
This article is an exclusive excerpt from: George Gillespie's new book Seeing: Beyond dreaming to religious experiences of light. Gillespie discusses how he applies his lucid dreams to move deeper into personal spiritual practice as a Christian. … [Read more...] about Dream Worship: Lucid dreaming as spiritual practice
How to Cure Nightmares and Self Heal with Lucid Dreaming
Here’s an exclusive peek inside the new book of Kristen LaMarca, PhD, 'Learn to Lucid Dream: Powerful Techniques for Awakening Creativity and Consciousness." This methodical introduction teaches you both the science and spirituality of lucid … [Read more...] about How to Cure Nightmares and Self Heal with Lucid Dreaming
Mapping the Intruder and the Incubus from Sleep Paralysis visions
The creatures of sleep paralysis: creepy, sometimes horrifying, and yet, predictable. Even given the horrific variety of shapes that the entities take, they do behave in some reliable ways. Mapping their characteristics is an important step for … [Read more...] about Mapping the Intruder and the Incubus from Sleep Paralysis visions