Mugwort Helps with Remembering Dreams
Mugwort has been known for ages as a reliable dream [...]
By Ryan Hurd|2010-05-14T00:50:54+00:00May 14th, 2010|Apothecary, Blog, Getting Started with Dream Exploration, Lucid Dreaming, Ryan Hurd|3 Comments
EcoDreaming: How Nature Speaks in our Dreams
When dreamwork is usually discussed, the assumption is that the dream reflects back my issues, my concerns, and my life. After all, it is my dream! But of course dreams reflect so much more. Not only do they reveal our family dynamics, but they also expose socio-economic class, regional affiliations, and the frameworks of our culture-at-large.
Sleep Paralysis, Fear, and Spirituality
The following is an excerpt from my book, Sleep Paralysis. [...]
The Dream Theories of Carl Jung
Except for Dr Freud, no one has influenced modern dream studies more than Carl Jung. A psychoanalyst based in Geneva, Switzerland, Jung (1875 -1961) was a friend and follower of Freud but soon developed his own ideas about how dreams are formed. While depth psychology has fallen out of favor in neuroscience, Jung’s ideas are still thriving in contemporary psychoanalytic circles. Popular applications directly based on Jung’s research include the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator, the polygraph (lie detector) test, and 12-step addiction recovery programs.
How to Incubate a Dream
For Westerners, the idea that you can ask for a [...]
Ryan’s Favorite Lucid Dream Techniques
Lucid dreaming is a learnable skill, but it can be [...]
What is Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming is the art of becoming more conscious during [...]