Why would you want to talk about your dreams?
I couldn’t stop thinking about how eager the people I met had been to learn about their dreams, and how many people are suffering needlessly from nightmares. Mostly it occurred to me that people don’t realize that dreamwork, which can be as simple as a conversation with a trained professional, has been proven to help with everything from grieving to relationship issues, to nightmares, and feelings of overall well-being
Dreaming Forward
What’s true of the mind awake, is often true–though in altered form–of the mind asleep. Certainly we can see how the dreaming mind is also adept at helping us move forward scope out future possibilities, as much as they help us rehash the past.
Dream Literacy
Learn the 3 R’s of dreamwork … … and unlock the messages of your subconscious mind The fact that so many people are perplexed by their dreams, tells me that we need to become more literate in …
The Other Hand
Unlock the Meaning of Your Dreams It’s a strange paradox: Everybody dreams—several times each night in fact—and yet most people I talk to say they rarely remember theirs, and if they do they don’t pay …
The Elusive Dream*
I’m currently at work writing a book about dreams, so the first task is to try to define my terms. What is a dream? And before I even get to page one—I am stuck. The …
B is for Bedroom
The ABCs of a Better Night’s Sleep If you want to sleep better, begin with the basics. Your bedroom doesn’t need to be beautiful to ensure a good night’s sleep, but putting some thought into …
The “A List” for Dreamers
Dreamwork: From As to Zs There are many lofty things I can (and do) say about dreams, starting with the fact that dreamwork is a great way to keep connected with your soul. And yet, I don’t …
Dream Catching
When we lose out on sleep we lose out on dreaming, too. This is a situation worth remedying. Science tells us that REM sleep, when most dreams take place, helps with problem-solving, emotional regulation, and …
#2: Pastry and Conversation with Cindy on a Night When the Veils are Thin
She looks good Spiky hair, frosted, The way it was between bouts Of chemo. I call out to her And we take seats in some cafe Where we eat pastries and get caught up. “How …