‘Tis a Season Like No Other
here we go again, the next round of holidays is looming in this year of endless improvisation as we try to keep ourselves and our communities safe and we try to keep hope alive on a sea of uncertainty.
One thing this long pandemic season has taught me is that there is joy in solitude and in simplicity. Beyond that, I have no idea what this holiday season will look like in our home or in the world at large. But I know it will be a season like no other. Let me help you put joy and meaning into your celebrations.
Why I’m writing 30 poems in 30 days
Some good reasons I’m writing to support immigrants and refugees right now… … and how you can help Hello friends, Despite having a plate overflowing with projects. Despite this pandemic. Not to mention the election: …
Fun & Dreams
It’s easy to lose any sense of light-hearted play when the mood around us grows heavy with fear and doubt. As dreamers, we can integrate play into our dreamwork. Here’s how ….
Early Signs
Notes from a dreamer’s past As a child, I’d sit on the kitchen counter, my bare heels tapping the tops of the cabinet doors below, and watch my mother unload groceries from stiff paper bags. …
Q&A: A Dreamer’s Sleep Routine
A note to you, Dear Reader: If you are having trouble sleeping these days, you are not alone. The biggest sleep stealers are anxiety and worry, and we have plenty of good reasons these days …
The Cool Side of the Pillow
The ideal temperature for your bedroom is 60-67 degrees. In warm weather, this can be difficult to attain. Here are some thoughts on creating a sleep cave and getting nourishing sleep on hot summer nights.
Problem on the page? Sleep on it.
If you’re searching for your muse, tune in to your dreams Saint-Pol Roux, is said to have hung the inscription, ‘The poet is working’ from his door while he slept. You likely know that writing …
Help! I’m Drowning in a Sea of Dream Journals
How do you organize all those dreams? Q: Like you, I am a prolific dreamer, and over the years I’ve amassed piles of dream journals. I’m wondering, how do you organize all of your dreams …
Think you’re not a poet? Think dreams aren’t important? Think again.
For me, it’s not about titles: Poet. Writer. Dreamworker. It’s about a way of looking at the world – rather than claiming a field of expertise or even excellence.
One reason we’re avoiding sleep, and why we need it
Dreams: A surprising sleep hack for stressful times What was already an epidemic of sleep loss before we were faced with a global pandemic, has become an even greater problem. These days, people are tossing …