This is a guest post by Kevin Kovelant. The world is a-buzz over the death of Osama bin Laden. The thing is... I feel absolutely nothing. Other than a twinge of sadness. Sadness that it has gone on this long. Has it really been almost 10 years?! … [Read more...] about Shadows within us: Dreaming of Osama bin Laden
Working with Dreams
Lucid Surrender: Alchemy and Receptivity in Lucid Dreams
Usually lucid dreaming is discussed as dream control, but this is not the only approach. In a lucid dream of surrender, the dreamer intentionally stills the logical mind at the moment of lucidity, taking a receptive position. This is not a new … [Read more...] about Lucid Surrender: Alchemy and Receptivity in Lucid Dreams
10 Ways to Prevent Sleep Paralysis
If you’ve ever woke up and realized you can’t move, or you find yourself sat upon by some foul hag or monster with bad teeth and worse breath, you’ve experienced sleep paralysis. Many sufferers stay up all night to prevent another terrifying episode. … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Prevent Sleep Paralysis
Do dreams have meaning? A quick tour of the dreaming brain
Sigmund Freud is considered the father of dream science, even though most of his dream theory is largely discredited today. But from the get-go Freud assumed that dreaming was an expression of the mind-brain system, a premise still widely accepted by … [Read more...] about Do dreams have meaning? A quick tour of the dreaming brain
The Healing Power of Lucid Dreams
Can lucid dreaming quicken physical healing? Can you use your dreams to scan for illness in the body? And what are the best ways to apply the skill of self-awareness in dreams for facing your fears and revitalizing your spirit? These are the … [Read more...] about The Healing Power of Lucid Dreams
Binaural Beats for Lucid Dreaming: is it just Pseudoscience?
Many people use audio tracks to induce binaural beats in the brain. This effect is called brain entrainment, and there’s some pretty solid research behind it. Unfortunately, the research behind using binaural beats to increase lucid dreaming is not … [Read more...] about Binaural Beats for Lucid Dreaming: is it just Pseudoscience?