I was in college when I learned that if I crammed for a test and then got a couple hours sleep, that crammed info would still be in my head the next morning. It was a great discovery -- I have always been a fan of getting my sleep. Now a group of … [Read more...] about Sleep On It — You’ve got Nothing to Lose
Book Review: Lucid Dreaming by Robert Waggoner
My recent poll showed that you want more book reviews about dreams and consciousness - lovely! With so much information in the world, it is helpful to have a guide. With that in mind, I highly recommend Robert Waggoner's new book: Lucid Dreaming: … [Read more...] about Book Review: Lucid Dreaming by Robert Waggoner
Alchemy and Dreams
Image _MG_2109b (cc) by D N If you are interested in the topics of alchemy, transformation of consciousness and dreams, I recommend checking out educational philosopher Seth Miller's website at Spirit Alchemy. Miller has tons of scholarly articles … [Read more...] about Alchemy and Dreams
Towards an Integral Science of Consciousness
I received this gracious email a few days ago: Hi Ryan, Here is a quote I read from your bio: "Principally, I am interested in pursuing a more radical materialism for both the sciences and the arts." Would you say more about what you mean by this? … [Read more...] about Towards an Integral Science of Consciousness
Crawling Out of the Winter Cave
Cave Bear image cc Quicktiming I just crawled out of my winter cave and discovered that it's 2009. While I get back into the groove, here's a few scientific articles released over the last few weeks on the subject of sleep disorders that you may … [Read more...] about Crawling Out of the Winter Cave
Cyber-Dreaming ??? A Quick History
Just uploaded a short history of dreamwork on the Internet. Dream researchers and enthusiasts have been sharing dreams through the Internet since its inception. In fact, dreamers " who really are the true communicators of this age in my humble … [Read more...] about Cyber-Dreaming ??? A Quick History
Dream Studies Redesign Poll
This post is for my subscribers: Sometime in the next month I'll be redesigning the site and adding new features. I"d really like to know what you think about some new directions the portal could go in. What is most important to you - hearing … [Read more...] about Dream Studies Redesign Poll
New Lucid Dreaming Expert Site
Veteran lucid dreamer Robert Waggoner has launched a new lucid dreaming portal called Lucid Advice. Besides announcing his new book Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self, Robert invites people to post their questions about lucid dreaming, Dear … [Read more...] about New Lucid Dreaming Expert Site
Dreamscape – A Lucid Dreamer’s Review
I finally watched the 1984 classic Dreamscape last night with some friends. (I don't mean to imply that I usually watch this movie alone... I mean we finally rented it). Directed by Joseph Ruben, and starring a young Dennis Quaid and … [Read more...] about Dreamscape – A Lucid Dreamer’s Review
Sleep Paralysis and Spirits
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