Ryan Hurd
Ryan's recent dream research focuses on lucid dreaming, sacred sites, the anthropology of dreaming, and sleep paralysis. DreamStudies.org
The Ancestor Effect: Thinking about our roots boosts intellect and confidence
We all know that giving thanks is something we “should” be doing. But recently a clinical study reported that thinking positively about our family roots boosts emotional confidence and even intelligence.
The 2010 study, published in the European Journal of… Read the rest
Lucid dreaming as a spiritual practice
Lucid dreaming is the art of becoming more self-aware in our dreams. Often when we realize we’re dreaming, the dream becomes clearer, and colors more vibrant. We’re aware, alert, and we know that ours is a dreaming landscape. The sheer… Read the rest
Urine Dreams and the Creative Flow
Ever had a dream about going to the bathroom somewhere strange and wonder what it meant?
Dreams about our most primal daily functions—such as urination and defecation—are fairly common but seldom talked about. Are these dreams just a cue to wake up and take care of business? Doubtfully. Dreams, like all thoughts and acts of imagination, have multiple layers of significance beyond the obvious, and this includes dreams of finding relief. Read the rest
Dreams about our most primal daily functions—such as urination and defecation—are fairly common but seldom talked about. Are these dreams just a cue to wake up and take care of business? Doubtfully. Dreams, like all thoughts and acts of imagination, have multiple layers of significance beyond the obvious, and this includes dreams of finding relief. Read the rest
Turtle Power: honoring a dream with action
Over the holidays, I read an introductory book on dreams by Bobbie Ann Pimm, titled Notes from a dreamer on dreaming. Pimm’s book may be meant for beginners, but even seasoned dreamers will get something out of this personal and practical book. What strikes me the most of Pimm’s book is her simple three-step advice for recording and interpreting dreams. Read the rest
Archaeodreaming: Myths, Dreams and Sense of Place
Many of us struggle to deepen our relationship to where we live and where we travel. This has become increasingly difficult as commercial monopolies have attempted to make all places as standardized as the recipe for a mocha latte. As a dream researcher and a trained archaeologist, I have been working on a tool kit that can strip away this surface plastic-wrap and help discover the stories behind where we live and dream. Read the rest
