People have believed in an afterlife since as least the time of the Neanderthals who buried the dead with flowers, jewelry, and utensils, most likely for use in the next world. And for just as long, people have recognized that our departed loved ones … [Read more...] about Connecting with the Other Side during Dreams
ancestral 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
4 reasons not to lengthen a lucid dream
In the lucid dreaming community, there's a lot of emphasis on how to lengthen lucid dreams and prevent awakening. There is nothing wrong with this. The skill of holding your attention span and riding the turbulent sea of REM takes time to develop, … [Read more...] about 4 reasons not to lengthen a lucid dream
Halloween Dreams and the Celtic Otherworld
Through Halloween, the castrated remnants of the Celtic influence on Western culture play out through communal rituals: of giving gifts to strangers, protecting the house with carved gourds that resemble spirits, and dressing in costumes to disguise … [Read more...] about Halloween Dreams and the Celtic Otherworld