In a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich suggested that people who can frequently have lucid dreams—that is, dreaming … [Read more...] about Lucid Dreamers Know They Have Bigger Brains and More Self Reflection. And They Know that You Know.
Dreaming in the News for January 2015
There's been a flurry of interesting articles, events and research news about dream studies recently. Here's a list of some stories that may have slipped past your radar. enjoy! Why do we run so slowly in our dreams? This Mashable piece is … [Read more...] about Dreaming in the News for January 2015
2014: Year in Review and Looking Ahead with Some Bold Proclamations
Happy New Year! I have been in my cave for the last week or so, thanks mostly to a bad head cold. I must have needed the break though because I've been sleeping like nobody's business. The time off has also given me the chance to reflect -- isn't … [Read more...] about 2014: Year in Review and Looking Ahead with Some Bold Proclamations
Exploring Nootropics: Mind Supplements for Lucid Dreaming
This is a guest post by D.L. of TheLucidDreamSite.com. Ryan offered me the opportunity to share my perspectives on nootropic supplementation and its role in a lucid dream induction program. To begin with, I have a vested interest in this topic … [Read more...] about Exploring Nootropics: Mind Supplements for Lucid Dreaming
The Initiation into Ancestral Lucid Dreaming
We don’t have to forget the last hundred epochs to appreciate the ancient aspects of lucid dreaming, but as Westerners we may need to let go of some destructive myths in order to participate at deeper levels of imagination like those still cultivated … [Read more...] about The Initiation into Ancestral Lucid Dreaming
So What About Dreams of Past Lives?
I have to be honest. Until recently, I have never looked deeply into the topic of dreams of past lives. I basically just assumed it was wishful thinking added to a powerful dream experience. But recently, ever since my own crack in the dam, I have … [Read more...] about So What About Dreams of Past Lives?
It’s here! May I Introduce: Dream Like a Boss Book 2
Let's talk about BIG DREAMS. That's what Dream Like a Boss Book 2 is all about: Big dreams, lucid dreams and borderlands of consciousness. It's my introduction to working with extraordinary dreaming—a journey into the weirdness, stitched together … [Read more...] about It’s here! May I Introduce: Dream Like a Boss Book 2
Why Ghosts Won’t go Away
The veil is thin and once again the News Authorities are briefly letting in some discourse about spirits in the modern world for the next few weeks. There's all kinds of spectral goodness in the mainstream outlets, discussing reasons why ghosts and … [Read more...] about Why Ghosts Won’t go Away
A Lucid Meeting of the Minds
I want to share a video conversation about the leading edge of lucid dreaming work. Honestly, the talk is probably the most mature and theoretically-savvy discussion on lucid dreaming I've been part of in years. Topics include mutual dreaming, the … [Read more...] about A Lucid Meeting of the Minds
5 Reasons Our Ancestors Slept Better Than We Do
So I'm still on my paleo kick. I even had to turn down an amazing wedding cake last weekend in order to stay pure to my gut. That was really hard. And it was worth it. I'm still experiencing excellent gastro-intestinal health. I'm still steadily … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Our Ancestors Slept Better Than We Do