The veil gets thinner as we approach Halloween and Day of the Dead. This time of year, harvest feasts and remembrance festivals are common around the world, as they have been for thousands of years. The end of October is a cross-quarter day--the … [Read more...] about The veil is thin: When spirits show up in sleep paralysis visions
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The Secret History of Sleep Paralysis
It was accidental. I was in my local theological library, rooting around in the dusty stacks for images of talisman and magical objects from the Middle Ages. The history of talisman is amazing and would make for one sweet coffee table book. … [Read more...] about The Secret History of Sleep Paralysis
Listen and Watch: Sleep Paralysis Shadow Figures Inspire Creepy Music
A wonderfully haunted new single is out by indie songwriter Chelsea Wolfe, who is often described as having a style of "doom-drenched folk." The song "Carrion Flowers" is directly inspired by and recreates the emotional geography of her sleep … [Read more...] about Listen and Watch: Sleep Paralysis Shadow Figures Inspire Creepy Music
How to Encourage Sleep Paralysis as a Gateway to Extraordinary Dreaming
Say what, you want to know how to induce sleep paralysis? Most people I meet are looking for ways to eradicate sleep paralysis (SP) from their lives, but some lucky and courageous dreamers have discovered that sleep paralysis also makes for a … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Sleep Paralysis as a Gateway to Extraordinary Dreaming
Watch the New Sleep Paralysis Documentary “Devil in the Room”
I've been eager to see Carla MacKinnon's artsy sleep paralysis documentary short for a long time. The eight minute film just won "Best Documentary" Prize at Cineglobe International Film Festival in Geneva and is now available to see for free. The … [Read more...] about Watch the New Sleep Paralysis Documentary “Devil in the Room”
Science and Art Blend Together in New Sleep Paralysis Podcast
There's a great new podcast by the Guardian's Science Weekly just published on the topic of sleep paralysis. In the studio are sleep paralysis researcher Christopher French and filmmaker Carla MacKinnon discussing the science and cultural history of … [Read more...] about Science and Art Blend Together in New Sleep Paralysis Podcast