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
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Lucid Dreaming and the Well of Souls
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
3 Must See TED Talks on Lucid Dreaming
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
Dreaming of Archaeology: A New Podcast Interview
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
Initial Findings about Galantamine’s Effect on Lucid Dreaming Qualities
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
The Lucid Talisman: Restoring an Ancient Cognitive Tool for Lucid Dreaming
So, I have entered into a new phase of my dreamwork. In a seemingly bizarre move, I have shifted beyond ebooks and gone backwards: creating an artful object that has its roots in centuries past. It's called the Lucid Talisman, and it's basically a … [Read more...] about The Lucid Talisman: Restoring an Ancient Cognitive Tool for Lucid Dreaming