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Growing Down into Soulful Lucid Dreaming

By Ryan Hurd

Most lucid dreamers I talk to are looking for ways to become more lucid, as well as have longer lucid dreams that are powerful and memorable. In this quest, we often forget about the power of our emotions. What a missed opportunity—dreaming is built … [Read more...] about Growing Down into Soulful Lucid Dreaming

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming Tagged With: Lucid Dreaming, lucidity, soulful lucidity, spiritual experience

When lucid dreaming isn’t as easy as it used to be

By Ryan Hurd

Lucid dreaming is a learnable skill, but it doesn't follow the arc of most practices.  In fact, just when you feel like you've got it under control, the dream has its own revolution. It takes a while for dreamers to reach this stage of lucid … [Read more...] about When lucid dreaming isn’t as easy as it used to be

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming Tagged With: advanced lucid dreaming, first taste, Lucid Dreaming

Lucid Dreaming and the Well of Souls

By Ryan Hurd

Happy Halloween!  Historically, Halloween is the Anglicized celebration of the Celtic new year, known as Samhain. Early November is traditionally the final harvest in Europe, and also marks the calender as a “cross-quarter day,” in this case in … [Read more...] about Lucid Dreaming and the Well of Souls

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming Tagged With: ancestral, Lucid Dreaming, otherworld, Samhain

3 Must See TED Talks on Lucid Dreaming

By Ryan Hurd

I can't think of a easier way to introduce lucid dreaming—in all of its wonder, complexity and variety—than by watching these 3 inspiring TEDx talks. All told, we're talking about 35 minutes. Enjoy. 1. Thomas Peisel. (12 minutes) First up, we … [Read more...] about 3 Must See TED Talks on Lucid Dreaming

Filed Under: Dreams & Media Tagged With: Charlie Morley, Lucid Dreaming, TED, TEDx, Thomas Peisel, Tim Post

Dreaming of Archaeology: A New Podcast Interview

By Ryan Hurd

In lieu of actually blogging (sorry, busy days!), here's the link to a recent invited interview I did with the Archaeology Podcast Network. We talk about how paying attention to dreams can help researchers uncover personal biases as well as reveal … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Archaeology: A New Podcast Interview

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming Tagged With: archaeology podcast network, cognitive archaeology, Lucid Dreaming, rock art

Initial Findings about Galantamine’s Effect on Lucid Dreaming Qualities

By Ryan Hurd

Last month, G. Scott Sparrow, Ralph Carlson and I presented the initial findings for our retrospective study at the annual meeting for the International Association for the Study of Dreams in Virginia Beach, VA. Despite the popular interest in … [Read more...] about Initial Findings about Galantamine’s Effect on Lucid Dreaming Qualities

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming, New Dream Studies Tagged With: Dream & Sleep Research, Galantamine, lucid dream pill, Lucid Dreaming, Scott Sparrow

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