Dreams and their interpretation Books

Book SynopsisTranslated by A.A. Brill With an Introduction by Stephen Wilson. Sigmund Freud's audacious masterpiece, The Interpretation of Dreams, has never ceased to stimulate controversy since its publication in 1900. Freud is acknowledged as the founder of psychoanalysis, the key to unlocking the human mind, a task which has become essential to man's survival in the twentieth century, as science and technology have rushed ahead of our ability to cope with their consequences. Freud saw that man is at war with himself and often unable to tolerate too much reality. He propounded the theory that dreams are the contraband representations of the beast within man, smuggled into awareness during sleep. In Freudian interpretation, the analysis of dreams is the key to unlocking the secrets of the unconscious mind.

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Book SynopsisExplores the most up-to-date lucid dreaming techniques along with fascinating insights into dream ethics and the nature of consciousness

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.We are such stuffAs dreams are made on; and our little lifeIs rounded with a sleep.'Magical and dreamlike in its tone, Shakespeare's The Tempest begins with a storm of epic proportions and a shipwreck. Banished from Italy, Prospero lives on a remote island with his daughter. Using his magic, he vows to seek revenge on the injustice dealt to him by his brother, but in doing so, Shakespeare questions the difficulty of distinguishing men' from monsters', and the realities of justice.

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Book SynopsisNight Vision is a visual field guide to the richly rewarding art of dream interpretation. Have you ever dreamt that you were flying? That you missed your flight? Or that you got a radical new haircut? Keep a copy of this beautifully illustrated book by your bedside table to help you understand what your dreams are trying to tell you.First you need to learn the techniques, including how to get a good night's sleep, how to recall your dreams and understand the symbolic language through which they unfold. Then you can start interpreting: over 50 common dream themes are explained with accompanying illustrations. Understand what your mind is telling you when you're asleep, and you'll unlock your true potential when you're awake.

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Book SynopsisThe book that inspired the movie Field of Dreams.The voice of a baseball announcer tells the Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella: If you build it, he will come.He is Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ray''s hero.It is a baseball stadium which Ray carves out of his cornfield.Like the movie FIELD OF DREAMS that was made from this novel, SHOELESS JOE is about baseball. But it''s also about love and the power of dreams to make people come alive.Trade Review‘The movie only captured half the magic of the book. This is a masterpiece.’ Andrew Kaufman ‘Not so much about baseball as it is about dreams, magic, life and what is quintessentially American.’ The Philadelphia Enquirer.

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Book SynopsisA strong and growing intuition in society today is the idea that our thoughts create our own reality. Yet it seems obvious that, try as we might, our lives are not quite what we fantasize. Is the intuition thus wrong? Through a rational, methodic interpretation of meditative insights, the validity of which is substantiated with a compelling scientific literature review, the author constructs hypotheses that reconcile facts with intuition. Mesmerizing narratives of his expeditions into the unconscious suggest an amazing possibility: just as dreams are seemingly autonomous manifestations of our psyche, reality may be an externalized combination of the subconscious dreams of us all, mixed as they are projected onto the fabric of space-time. Perhaps the laws of physics are an emergent by-product of such synchronization of thoughts. Through computer simulations, the author explores the implications of these hypotheses, with conclusions uncannily reminiscent of observed phenomena.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to embrace the life-changing potential of your dreams? This unique, first-of-its-kind oracle deck offers 48 proven dreamwork rituals, powered by the potent energy of the moon to unlock your nocturnal intuition.Your dreams offer a gateway between your conscious waking life and your subconscious dreaming state. The 48 cards in this deck encourage you to explore the profound messages they can offer, gently guiding you to a more fulfilled and meaningful life. The accompanying booklet provides proven dreamwork rituals for each card alongside more tools that can be used to train your brain to recall your dreams and their precious wisdom more easily.The cards are powered by the potent energy of the moon and its key phases, to help you unlock your nocturnal intuition. By performing the dreamwork rituals in the moon phase featured on each card you can significantly enhance their power.Let your dreams be your guide.

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Book SynopsisA guide to dream precognition and its implications• Outlines a set of clear principles to help guide dreamworkers, illustrated through real precognitive dream experiences • Shows how to detect precognitive dreams through their characteristic features, explaining how dreams relate to memory and why dreams about future experiences are often symbolic or distorted • Explores the mind-blowing implications of precognition for our lives, including how our present thoughts actually shape--or shaped--our past Once only the stuff of science fiction, evidence has grown that precognition--glimpses of your future in dreams and visions and being influenced subtly in waking life by what is to come--is real. Your future thoughts and feelings shape who you are now. And your present thoughts and feelings shape--or shaped--your past. In this accessible exploration of precognition, precognitive dreamwork, and a radically new biographical sensibility, the Long Self, that precognition awakens us to, Eric Wargo shows how dreamworkers can play the role of citizen scientists, adding to our understanding of this fascinating, almost unexplored dimension of human life. Wargo outlines a set of clear principles to guide dreamworkers, each illustrated through real dreamers’ experiences. Drawing on psychoanalysis and contemporary sleep science, he explores how precognition relates to memory, explaining why dreams of future experiences are often distorted and what those distortions probably mean. He discusses never-before-described dream features, including “time gimmicks” (symbols hinting at time distortion) and “calendrical resonance” (the tendency of dreams to foretell experiences exactly a year or years later). He describes why an understanding of precognition augments Jung’s theory of synchronicity by highlighting our own role in producing meaningful coincidences in our waking lives. He also shows how precognition manifests in other states of consciousness like lucid dreams, out-of-body experiences, trance states, sleep paralysis, meditation, and hypnagogia. We are at a major turning point in science’s understanding of time, causality, and the self. We are more than who we think we are from moment to moment--we are our past, present, and future simultaneously. When we understand this, a dream journal becomes a personal time machine, with mind-blowing discoveries in store for the traveler.Trade Review“This book will change how you see the world. Eric Wargo’s theories on dreams, time travel, and the inner workings of the mind are truly daring--and grounded in logical thought and methodical research. His reanalysis of Freud is worth the price of admission alone. is is as mind-bending as it gets.” * Yancey Strickler, author of is Could Be Our Future *“Eric Wargo takes us on an exciting journey of discovery into the interconnected web accessible by the time-traveling aspect of our subconscious. He weaves past, present, and future together with insights from ancient wisdom, visionary writers, discoveries in physics, and a variety of precognitive dreams. You will be inspired to dig deeper--to partner with your ‘Long Self ’ to gain insight on the past and respond to the future to enhance your journey through life. As an active time traveler, you are part of the evolution of consciousness and a global caring society.” * Dale E. Graff, author of Tracks in the Psychic Wilderness *“Here is the book for which I have been waiting, a paranormal practice manual to recommend to readers who ask for one thing: a practice, a way to cultivate their own superhuman capacities and will them out of the Matrix of Depression that is our modern world. Integrating the best insights from ancient and medieval memory theater, Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams, J. W. Dunne’s Experiments with Time, and the contemporary neuroscience of memory, Wargo shows us how to become our own mutants, how to shape and make ourselves from the future along what he alternately calls the ‘tesseract brain’ or the ‘Long Self.’ His message is a fantastic one: You are not puny and insignificant. You are vast—a Time Lord, a sci-fi special effects master, a highly evolved cosmic being. Wake up! (and record your dreams). We need you. And we are in this, and out of this, together.” * Jeffrey J. Kripal, author of Mutants and Mystics *“Eric Wargo is a new kind of intellectual whose refinement has emerged from his thoughtful response to the dogmatism that opposes new queries in science. Wargo’s profoundly exciting and thorough book on the question of dream precognition not only advances an important area of study but demonstrates the quality of intellectual dialogue that increasingly finds expression today within parapsychology. His writing and tone reawaken the reader to the excitement of radical and discerning inquiry.” * Mitch Horowitz, PEN Award-winning author of Occult America *“Eric Wargo takes a new and refreshing look into dreams and their meaning by investigating their relationship to time and precognition. This book conveys a clear and concise message that expands on the fact that dreams are much more than they seem, which is a valued consideration by any serious oneirologist.” * Lee Adams, author of A Visionary Guide to Lucid Dreaming *“Wargo’s thorough guide makes an intriguing argument for precognition that anyone can put to the test.” * Publishers weekly *"A definite step into the quantum world of consciousness. I have often wondered if some of my dreams were warnings or simply clues about the future; after reading this book I have a much better and clear understanding of some of the deeper conscious levels I’ve experienced. One thing is for sure, we are not going to get any solutions that will solve our complex problems from the everyday level of awareness that most people have, and it no longer takes a genius to figure that out. It’s encouraging to read new information that is so vital in today’s world." * Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: They Dreamed PART 1 A PRECOG’S PROGRESS 1 Unmanned My Psychic Due Diligence 2 Vaal and Redemption How a Star Trek Episode Taught Me Memory Goes Backward 3 Psychic Citizen Science Taking the J. W. Dunne Challenge PART 2 THE LAW IN THE MIND4 The Technicolor Elephant Freud and the Art of Memory 5 Future Towers from Past Bricks Basics of Dream Precognition 6 The Unusual Suspects of the Dreamworld Applying Free Association and the Mnemonic Theory PART 3 GIFTS IN THE LANDSCAPE7 Rules of the Grail Kingdom Dream Space and Dream Time 8 Library Angels and Scarab Beetles Synchronicity, Retrocausation, and the Tesseract Brain 9 Beyond Archetypes The Fractal Geometry of Prophecy PART 4 THE LAW IN THE COSMOS (ON FATE AND FREE WILL) 10 “But I Survived” Understanding Premonitions11 Four-Dimensional Billiards Time Travel and Meaning in a Self-Consistent Universe12 The Wyrd of Doctor WTF The Real Superpowers of the Unconscious 13 What’s Expected of Us in a Block Universe New Myths for Precogs PART 5 THE CARE OF THE LONG SELF14 After the Miracle How Our Thoughts Influence Our Past15 A Precog Claims Her Gifts One Woman’s Life-Altering Precognitive Awakening 16 Giants and Angels The Precognitive Self-Care System17 Look Back in Amber Time Gimmicks and Dream PaleontologyPART 6 SPACETIME TRAVEL IN THE BORDERLANDS (GAMES FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS)18 Possessed by Your Future Out-of-Body Experiences, Lucid Dreams, and Sleep Paralysis 19 Liminal Precognition Hypnagogia, Active Imagination, Creativity, and Meditation Conclusion: The Long Self Revolution A Call to Action Appendix: Precognitive Dreamwork Principles Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisThis remarkable tarot emerges directly from the mystical realms of dream and vision, manifesting completely fresh imagery. Pregnant with possibilities that shine light upon the hidden and reveal new pathways of understanding, each image – direct from the author's own dream experiences – is an original offering rich with powerful insights designed to awaken that which is essential for moving forward on our journey of self-discovery.The stunning deck and accompanying guidebook invite you to discover the wisdom and truth that lie beyond the limited view of waking reality, and to draw upon the power of your unconscious – the insight of your psyche – to meet life's challenges and achieve your goals.

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Book SynopsisIn lucid dreams, spiritual traditions across the world teach that within the dreaming state there resides a more serene experience of pure consciousness - one of profound joy. Unlike the turbulent emotions of the ego, this is our original soul nature.Trade ReviewThe path of Lucid Surrender unveils a radically new approach to exploring the realm of lucid dreaming. With ever increasing levels of trust and acceptance, Melinda Powell opens herself to following the winds of her inner awareness to discover what it wishes her to experience. This book encourages lucid dreamers to 'let go,' accepting what comes with a grateful heart to lovingly engage their deeper wisdom and multi-dimensionality. A must read for those who seek a direct encounter with the eternal part of their being-ness ; Robert Waggoner ; Author of Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self, and co-author of Lucid Dreaming Plain and Simple - Melinda Powell invites us to surrender to the Black Light of lucid dreaming to discover the 'soul medicine' to heal and awaken. Based on her own experience of lucid dreaming, Powell relays her journey of personal growth, a growth that catalyses the soul's essence anew. Excerpts from her dream journal allow the reader to follow her inward journey home in ways that will inspire them to explore how the Black Light may be uniquely revealed in their own dreams ; Rosemarie Anderson ; PhD Author of The Divine Feminine Tao Te Ching - With Lucid Surrender, Melinda Powell makes another valuable contribution to the field of transpersonal psychology and, more widely, to humanity. The author applies her professional experience as a psychotherapist, and her own profound capacity for transpersonal dreaming, to Carl Jung's process of Individuation. Drawing on alchemical symbolism, she invites the reader into her visions, embodied dreams and psycho-spiritual journey, going beyond Carl Jung's alchemical model to make readily accessible the subtle and ineffable. Through this well-researched and lucid text, the author's unique window on the world of the unconscious and the power of Lucid Surrender offers the reader a practical therapeutic guide for decoding the Transpersonal, bringing the dreamer to a deeply felt sense of what it can mean to realise one's soul desire ; Diane Greig, Ph.D. ; Founder of the Pacific Northwest Dream Community, Canada. Creator /Host of Invisible Women: The Podcast - This important work re-visions the widely misunderstood mystical topic of 'Black Light', a phenomenon described by mystics such as St. John of the Cross. Although light is not normally connected with darkness in this way, Black Light as understood by Melinda Powell is distinct in possessing a vibrant luminosity. The author, as both psychotherapist and dream guide, draws on examples from her own extraordinary capacity for dream lucidity to show how the experience of Black Light in lucid dreams can trigger a transcending of normal dream 'reality'. Through a process that Melinda Powell calls 'Lucid Surrender', she reveals how immersion in the Light of pure Spirit can lead to profound spiritual awakening ; Nigel Hamilton, PhD ; Director, Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education, London Co-Founder of the Dream Research Institute, London and author of Awakening Through Dreams: The Journey Through the Inner Landscape - In this splendid book, Melinda Powell eloquently describes using her dreams for spiritual insight, healing, and exploring the 'stirrings of her soul' in her quest for wholeness. Her courageous process of actively surrendering in dream lucidity brings her experiences that are deeply moving and awe-inspiring. She highlights how her dreams connect to esoteric spiritual traditions and modern physics, while extending Carl Jung's alchemical model to encompass transformative lucid dreaming. Importantly, she also shows how dream lucidity can enhance waking life - including service to others. Her experiences in dreams involving light, mirrors and worm-holes are evocative of a future in which explorations of consciousness and physical reality go hand in hand - for a true bridging of spirit and science. I hope that her book will be required reading for future generations of physicists. I feel sure that readers will enjoy it immensely and that it will aid them in their journey 'beyond the limitations of time and space to Spirit' ; Don Middendorf ; Professor Emeritus of Physics and Consciousness Studies, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA ;

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast's new graphic narrative, exploring the surreal nighttime world inside her mindand untangling one of our most enduring human mysteries: dreams.Ancient Greeks, modern seers, Freud, Jung, neurologists, poets, artists, shamanshumanity has never ceased trying to decipher one of the strangest unexplained phenomena we all experience: dreaming. Now, in her new book, Roz Chast illustrates her own dream world, a place that is sometimes creepy but always hilarious, accompanied by an illustrated tour through Dream-Theory Land guided by insights from poets, philosophers, and psychoanalysts alike. Illuminating, surprising, funny, and often profound, I Must Be Dreaming explores Roz Chast's newest subject of fascinationand promises to make it yours, too.

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Book SynopsisA dream hacker explains how to learn and use liminal and lucid dreaming to enhance creativity, healing, and consciousness exploration At the edges of consciousness, between waking and sleeping, there’s a swirling, free associative state of mind that is the domain of liminal dreams. Working with liminal dreams can improve sleep, mitigate anxiety and depression, help to heal trauma, and aid creativity and problem-solving. Readers of Liminal Dreaming will learn step-by-step how to create a dream practice outside of REM-sleep states that they can incorporate into their lives in personally meaningful ways.

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Book SynopsisHarness the power of your dreams with this beautiful hardback guide, presented with silver embossing and gilded page edges. Your dreams hold profound insights for you, communicating your destiny to you through symbols, visual imagery, and deep feelings. You can access the spiritual, psychological, and prophetic messages held in your dreams with this comprehensive look into the world of dreaming, with classic and modern approaches to dream interpretation.You will learn to:• Create a haven for your dream life• Use the moon''s phases to incubate dreams• Use a dream journal• Enjoy the magical experience of lucid dreaming• Deal with nightmaresPresented in a luxurious gift edition with gilded page edges, patterned endpapers, ivory pages and delightful illustrations, this guide will be a wonderful companion to explore the mystical realm of dreamcraft. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Mystic Archives

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Book SynopsisThe mysteries of life and the best course for us to take through it are usually better understood within our sub-conscious mind. This title gives you the opportunity to access this wisdom directly and be sure that the advice received is nothing but the best and entirely positive.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the PROSE Award in Philosophy, Association of American Publishers""I can recommend [this book] to anyone who cares about animals."---Barbara J. King, Times Literary Supplement"An intellectual tour de force . . . . this book will change minds."---Simon Ings, New Scientist"[An] intriguing book. . . . Scientists have always speculated about the inner worlds of animals; Peña-Guzmán offers a novel, and poetic, way in."---Camille Bromley, The Atlantic"Amiable, lucid, and concise. . . . Peña-Guzmán addresses his own conjectures with a winning frankness."---Laura Miller, Slate"When Animals Dream is a fascinating, challenging, and thought-provoking book that gives human exceptionalism a philosophically-grounded middle finger."---Leon Vlieger, Inquisitive Biologist"Recommended."---J.A. Mather, Choice"Thought-provoking. . . .Fluid, nicely-paced read, with a lovely mixture of anecdote, analysis and speculation."---Jonathan Shock, Mathemafrica ​​​​​​​

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Book SynopsisTHE NOW-CLASSIC DREAM REFERENCE Jam-packed with all-new material, including astonishing new scientific discoveries, Internet dreamsites, new categories, and new links, the bestselling Dream Dictionary is bigger and better than ever before. Let dream therapist Tony Crisp be your guide on one of the most enlightening journeys you will ever take: into the world of your unconscious mind. From Abandoned to Zoo, based on material from thousands of dreams gathered during three decades of research, this essential reference is alphabetically organized, providing instant access to a wealth of fascinating information about: • RECURRING DREAMS and their significance • NIGHTMARES–what they reveal and how to banish them • RELATIONSHIPS–what your dreams are telling you • WORK–are you following the right career path? Your dreams will tell. • FAMILY–how to resolve old hurts a

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to building lucid dreaming skills and using dreamwork for personal development and transformation• Provides an extensive inventory of beginning, intermediate, and advanced tools and practices for meaningful lucid dreamwork and shows how dreams can shape our conscious reality if we incorporate them into waking life • Offers guidance to help you overcome mental or physical obstacles, including ways to stop sleep paralysis • Examines supplements to aid lucid dreaming practice and increase the vividness and recall of dreams Dreams offer a gateway into our psyche. Through lucid dreaming--when you have conscious awareness during sleep--you can access and interact with the subconscious mind for greater self-awareness, personal development, and transformation. In this step-by-step guide to dreamwork, Lee Adams provides tools and techniques for encouraging, remembering, and using lucid dreams for personal growth as well as how to have big dreams that leave a lasting impact. Beginning with an overview of the history of lucid dreaming, he shares tried-and-true foundational practices to get you started--practices for before sleep, during sleep, and after dreaming. Drawing upon Jungian depth psychology, recent research in neuroscience, and years of personal dream practice, Adams then offers an extensive inventory of intermediate and advanced methods to support meaningful dreamwork, such as the Wake Induced Lucid Dreams technique (WILD), where you fall asleep while conscious and transport your active awareness into a dream state. He also explores dream companions, symbols of the unconscious mind, dream interpretation, and working with the shadow side of the self. He examines how dreams can shape our conscious reality if we incorporate them or their symbols into waking life. He offers guidance to help you overcome any mental or physical obstacles you may encounter, including ways to stop sleep paralysis. He also examines supplements to aid lucid dreaming practice, improve dream recall, and increase the vividness of dreams, such as Alpha-GPC, 5-HTP, Silene undulata, Mugwort, the mushroom Lion’s Mane, and Galantamine. With this practical guide, you can ignite your mind’s capacity to wake up to your own dreams and restructure your world to be more attuned to your deeper self.Trade Review“When you fall asleep at night, your mind doesn’t just turn off like a light with the flick of a light switch. On the contrary, it enters a different and, at times, highly energetic mode of functioning. Lee Adams has written an excellent guide to exploring the dynamic powers and creative potentials of your own nocturnal brain. This book provides a wealth of detailed information and practical guidance for anyone interested in lucid dreams and the multiplicities of the dreaming imagination. Adams offers what few other writers about lucid dreaming are able to provide: a sensible and humble approach, grounded in empirical research, that encourages people to go beyond the mere attainment of lucidity to explore the deeper realms of the psyche.” * Kelly Bulkeley, Ph.D., author of An Introduction to the Psychology of Dreaming *“This is the first book on lucid dreaming that not only covers the science and art of going lucid but also how to work with the deep mythological aspects of lucid dreams. It shows you how to have more lucid dreams and how to navigate them successfully as we consciously wake up to our own mythic lives.” * Ryan Hurd, dream and sleep researcher and lecturer in holistic studies and psychology at John F. Ken *“Lucid dreaming should no longer be seen as something esoteric, difficult, or available only to those with special talent. Astonishing adventures--hero journeys--are available to all of us on a nightly basis if we choose. A Visionary Guide to Lucid Dreaming is an accessible and entertaining resource with advice on everything from supplements that can help achieve lucidity to interpretive methods for working in and with the dream world.” * Eric Wargo, author of Precognitive Dreamwork and the Long Self and Time Loops *“This delightfully bold and truly unique guide is a powerful tool for both new and veteran mind explorers, offering ways to learn more about their nighttime adventures and themselves.” * David Jay Brown, author of Dreaming Wide Awake *"Adams’ writing style is very conversational and entertaining in A Visionary Guide to Lucid Dreaming. He peppers his scientific data with personal examples and information from other authors, as well. He has definitely lived his material and it really shows in the pages of his book. I feel that this book is best for a serious lucid dreaming student. Someone who already has experience keeping a dream journal would really benefit from the techniques and tips Adams shares." * PJ Spur, Musing Mystical *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPREFACE An Invitation to the Hero’s Journey An Introduction to How to Use This BookPART 1 The Dreamer and the Dream 1 Why Lucid Dream? 2 What to Expect in a Lucid Dream 3 Consciousness: The Route to “Beyond” 4 Awareness: Preparing to Dream 5 Sleep Paralysis and Memory: The Obstacle Is the Gateway PART 2Lucid Dreaming: Foundational Techniques6 Getting Past the Simulation 7 Let’s Get Lucid: The Basics 8 Remembering Your Dreams9 Lucid Dreaming the MILD Way 10 Wake Back to Bed 11 WILDing: Extended Techniques and Lucid States12 Reality Check: Are You Awake? 13 Out-of-Body Experiences: Stepping into New Awareness PART 3Working with Your Dreams 14 Awakening to the Potentials of Lucid Dreaming 15 Guides and Guardians of the Dream 16 Symbols: Keys to the Unconscious 17 Dream Interpretation: History and Practice 18 Dream Companions: Mentors, Guides, Friends PART 4 The Dreamer’s Journey19 The Shadow: Facing the Dream’s Darker Guides 20 The Call to Adventure 21 World Building in the Liminal Space 22 Into Dangerous Waters 23 The Road of Trials24 Anima: Meeting the Goddess 25 Animus: Atonement with the Father26 The Reward: A Reflection PART 5 Advanced Tools and Supplements for Lucid Dreaming 27 Lucid Dreaming Supplements 28 Supplementing Tips, Plans, and Recipes 29 Galantamine: Lucid Dreaming’s Holy Grail? 30 Lucid Dreaming and Technology EPILOGUE A Blessing for the Traveler Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAn accessible beginner s guide to learning the skill of waking up in your dreams so you can interact with your own subconscious mind for wisdom, healing, and adventure

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Book SynopsisEver dream that you were flying? Or being chased? Do you wake up and wonder ‘what did that mean’? Dream Decoder presents 60 of the most common dreams, explaining what your unconscious mind is telling you, and what events or situations in your waking life might inspire certain dreams. This improved self-awareness can be used as a tool to deal with challenging emotional situations or life choices. Each card shows an atmospheric illustration of an archetypal dream on one side and common interpretations on the other. Includes tips on how to use the cards and optional games for one or more people. Trade Review"I received these as a gift ( picked by me :–) ) and they are absolutely beautiful! I'm so happy with them. Everything about them from the packaging to the cards themselves is just stunning and gorgeously presented. The illustrations on the cards are really dreamy and each card has an explanation on the back that is thought provoking and makes perfect sense. These would make such a fantastic gift for absolutely anyone, I'm already planning on who I can give sets to as they are just lovely in every way" * Amazon Reviewer *"A deck of Dream Decoder cards for your friend who has forever been trying to figure out why they keep dreaming about their teeth falling out." * Buzzfeed *

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Book SynopsisOn average, we spend around six years of our lives dreaming. Yet, astonishingly, few of us understand the purpose of dreams and even fewer recognise what our dreaming mind can tell us about ourselves and our world.Melinda Powell, psychotherapist and co-founder of the Dream Research Institute UK, reveals how better understanding our dreams can improve our waking lives.As well as examining the importance of sleep and dreams, The Hidden Lives of Dreams explores the role of light, colour, landscapes, space, healing presence and lucidity in dreams, dispels common misconceptions and addresses our fears of nightmares. Powell shows how to tap into our dreams as a source of guidance and inspiration to enhance our wellbeing and to discover a healthier, more balanced approach to life.'Exploring the depths of dreaming with an experienced guide like Melinda Powell will bring you closer to your heart, your purpose and your truest self. Highly recommended.'Robert Waggoner

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Book Synopsis'Wonderful' Philosophy Now__________________________When a computer goes wrong, we are told to turn it off and on again. In Am I Dreaming?, science journalist James Kingsland reveals how the human brain is remarkably similar. By rebooting our hard-wired patterns of thinking - through so-called 'altered states of consciousness' - we can gain new perspectives on ourselves and the world around us.From shamans in Peru to tech workers in Silicon Valley, Kingsland takes us on a dazzling tour of lucid dreams, mindfulness, hypnotic trances, virtual reality and drug-induced hallucinations. A startling exploration of perception and consciousness, this is also a provocative argument for using altered states to boost our mental health.'Read this book and take part in one of the greatest intellectual adventures of all time.'Professor J. Allan HobsonTrade ReviewKingsland does a wonderful job of succinctly conveying complex theories. * Philosophy Now *James Kingsland leads us through the wonderful world of modern consciousness science. This book is many splendored - read it so you can take part in one of the greatest intellectual adventures of all time. * Professor J. Allan Hobson, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Emeritus, Harvard Medical School *A fascinating, eye-opening insight into how an alteration of consciousness can reboot our brains and improve our mental health and wellbeing. I highly recommend it. * Amanda Feilding, director of the Beckley Foundation *Compelling and authoritative... Read this book. * Dr Ben Sessa, Senior Research Fellow at Imperial College and Consultant Psychiatrist *Rigorously researched, elegantly crafted, and personally inspired, this is a wonderful contribution to the burgeoning field of neurophenomenology, where science meets spirit. Every page delivers an insight. * Andrew Holecek, Author of The Power and the Pain *Kingsland's book is a cursory but fascinating exploration of the neuroscience behind meditation, and he offers a wonderful starting point for further research and practice. * Publishers Weekly on Siddhartha's Brain *A pleasure to read... This is a smart, accessible balance of philosophical teachings and brain science and how meditation can relate to everything from addiction to Alzheimer's disease. * Washington Times on Siddharta's Brain *Fascinating... Whether you're a sceptic or a true believer, exploring Siddhartha's brain offers compelling insights and invites further questions about the potential of the human mind. * Chicago Tribune on Siddharta's Brain *Brain science and Buddhist lore combine in this compelling treatise on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness * Kirkus Reviews on Siddharta's Brain *Reveals not only how mindfulness meditation can rewire the human brain and help us achieve a sense of spiritual fulfilment but also how we can easily integrate the practice into our daily lives. * Scientific American on Siddharta's Brain *Table of Contents1: Magical Thinking 2: Dream On 3: Holidays from Reality 4: Puppets on a String 5: Wonder Child 6: Mother Ayahuasca 7: Death of the Ego 8: The Wonderful Lightness of Being 9: The Void Between Dreams

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Book SynopsisThe modern practice of medicine and psychology grew out of the ancient Greek healing tradition, said to be founded by Asklepios, god of healing and dreams. For two thousand years the system spread all over the Mediterranean world and planted the roots of Western medicine and psychology by offering ritual and holistic practices that recognized that healing begins at the soul level. Yet, since that time, the spiritually based practices were cast aside, leaving behind only the scientific medical techniques that dominate healthcare today. Resurrecting and restoring the sacred, mythological, and cultural origins of medicine and psychotherapy, Edward Tick, Ph.D., explores the soul-healing practices missing in our contemporary health systems. He looks at the dream incubation tradition of Asklepios, sacred theatre of Dionysos, oracle gifting of Apollo, special practices of warriors, and their roots in Neolithic shamanism and indigenous traditions. Demonstrating the ritual use of dreams, visions, oracles, synchronicities, and pilgrimage for healing and connecting to the transpersonal and divine, he explains how dream incubation is a technique where you plant a seed for a specific healing or growth goal in order to facilitate dreaming and work toward soul restoration. Using both ancient wisdom and modern depth psychology alongside stories of healings from his more than 25 years of guiding Greek pilgrimages, Tick explores how we can use ancient healing philosophies and practices to achieve holistic healing today. He examines the interaction between mind and body (psyche and soma) and between physical illness and the soul. He explains the art of making accurate and holistic interpretations of signs, symbols, and symptoms to determine what they reveal about the soul. Showing how dreams and other transpersonal experiences are essential components of soul medicine, the author reveals how restoration of the soul facilitates true healing.Trade Review“Soul Medicine is a love letter to the Greek wisdom traditions in healing and philosophy, literature, ritual, and the dramatic arts. In direct, passionate prose, the book is a plea to address the many wounds of twenty-first century Western culture by returning to its 3,000-year-old roots.” * Elizabeth Nelson, Ph.D., author of Psyche’s Knife and coauthor of The Art of Inquiry *“A bold, towering tree of a book: deep-rooted in a lifetime of personal learning and experience, richly nourished by ancient wisdom, and provides a compassionate canopy of hope and healing to the wounded and broken. This is a prophetic and eloquent book. Soul Medicine is a gift.” * Robert Emmet Meagher, emeritus professor of humanities at Hampshire College *“Edward Tick sees connections, correspondences, and accords where we might only see a discrete series of persons, places, and presences. With Tick’s guidance the reader will find a polyphonic voice that combines the wisdom traditions of ancient Greek myths, the elaborate history that supports them, and current healing passages that will aid fragmented souls, who have misplaced their lives of coherence, toward a more whole order of being.” * Dennis Patrick Slattery, Ph.D., distinguished professor emeritus in mythological studies at Pacifica *“This timely book focuses on a revival of the practice of incubation and a reverence for ritual, ceremony, prayer, theater, immersion in myth, and dreamwork. Together, these themes invite the reader to gain access to the author’s thrilling vision that all manner of suffering can be endured if treated as a numinous story.” * Phil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage and The Lost Notebooks of Sisyphus *“Edward Tick has devoted his entire career to the work of healing others. Soul Medicine is no exception. Beyond the most advanced “holistic” conceptions of mind and medicine, in the tradition of Socrates, Plato, Keats, Emerson, and Jung, Soul Medicine connects mythical stories with life’s suffering and struggle (‘mythology is where humans and divinity meet,’ says Tick). Soul Medicine is full of stunning insights and delightful surprises for both professional and general readers alike.” * Steven B. Katz, Ph.D., Pearce Professor Emeritus of Professional Communication and professor emeritu *“In his articulate, moving, and meticulously researched book, Edward Tick invites us to return to, engage with, and value the capacity of the soul to heal the psyche when we are traumatized, wounded, lost, or hopeless.” * Martha Blake, MBA, NCPsyA, psychologist and senior Jungian analyst *“A wise elder, Edward Tick guides us on an extraordinary expedition to rediscover our sacred heritage. Here we find that soul medicine is available to all of us; it is our divine birthright.” * Kathleen Webster O’Malley, author of The Healing Wisdom of Dreams *“A beautiful exploration of how dreams lay at the foundation of our Western medicine tradition. The wise wisdom of dreams has been relegated to the margins in our culture, and Tick shows us how we can access the healing power in dreams. He especially takes us on a fascinating pilgrimage through the old Greek healing tradition of Asclepius. A very worthwhile read!” * Machiel Klerk, author of Dream Guidance, therapist, and founder of Jung Platform *“The wisdom, purification, return to shared humanity, and healing that Greek warriors, playwrights, and actors brought to the communities of their time is what Edward Tick generously brings to us from across the ages in this very important and timely book. He guides us through the history so many have neglected to study and from which we seem not to have learned. He provides a gentle yet passionate reminder of what we know deep inside and need to call forth to live as true human beings, especially in dark times.” * Gail Soffer, founder and executive director of Mindful Veteran Project *“Soul Medicine blends ancient and contemporary thought for both civilians and veterans as we seek to understand the forces shaping our past and present. From reconciliation with the enemy inside Vietnam to the temple at Delphi, we travel together with Ed the road we all must one day take if we are to become whole.” * Brenton MacKinnon, Infantry, USMC, VN, 1967/68 and coauthor of Agent Orange Roundup *“Edward Tick brings us a revival of ancient soul medicine. His book educates, inspires, and offers hope. Rich with wisdom and profound experiences, Soul Medicine is just what we need during these challenging times.” * Joanne Halverson, Psy.D., LMHC, psychotherapist, professor, author, artist, and spiritual guide *“My dear friend and mentor Edward Tick puts his heart and soul into his work. What a blessing and a gift for us and future generations that he has written this book. Ed has led pilgrimages to Greece and Vietnam for more than 20 years, bringing healing to the hearts and souls of combat war veterans with PTSD and to their families. I am one of those people, and I am forever grateful to have learned from such a gifted, loving, and wise human being.” * Melanie Ryan, LCSW, founder and author of The Golden Shadow Method *“This text is a gift to modern society. Edward Tick so poignantly brings to life decades of dedicated study and practice in ancient mysteries and healing and in doing so offers a spiritual alchemy that reconnects us to what is whole, collective, and deeply human. I extend my most sincere gratitude for sharing this lifetime of soul work and realized dreams.” * Courtney Rice, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and spiritual healer *Table of ContentsAuthor’s Note Foreword by Mark Nepo Introduction PART I Walking the Ancient Ways 1 The Funnel of Healing 2 Akin to the Ancients 3 A Lifetime of Pilgrimage and HealingPART II With the God-Powers4 Asklepios Returns5 How the Divine Speaks 6 Divine Communication in the Greek World7 In the Sanctuary 8 Restoring Sacred Theater 9 The Art of Interpretation and the Bear 10 Three Decades of Incubations, Ancient and Modern11 Warriors, Ancient and Modern 12 Warrior Dreams 13 Living Mythically PART III Facilitating Healing, Restoring Soul 14 Ancient Healing Principles and Practices Today 15 The Harvest Notes BibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Dream Gate expands the dream territory beyond the bed chamber to embrace the experiences of spontaneous visions, active imagination, trance, hypnosis, and pre- and postsleep adventures, shining light on the abundant benefits found within the rich dream landscape.Written by a dream specialist with 20 years'' experience as a psychologist and holistic healer, this book offers sound reason to look at dreams as important messages from the Unconscious, presenting a sensible method of uncovering hidden dream messages empowering the dreamer to see beyond waking mental blocks and puzzling life problems. Moving through The Dream Gate aids each to better remember, record, and understand dreams to expand waking consciousness and achieve success in waking reality. Additionally, it offers tools to help each create an individual dream dictionary based on personal history and unique memories. Opening The Dream Gate is entering a life of pilgrimage. Its guidance will rema

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Book SynopsisExplore the mysteries of the Night -- from questions of ancient philosophy to the magical properties of the Elements -- and the witch within in Notes for the Night, a guided journal and modern Book of Shadows from award-winning author Maia Toll.  DELUXE GUIDED JOURNAL: This hardcover guided journal features a full-color interior with spot illustrations, textured case, and metallic ink accents, as well as lined and blank pages for recording spells, ideas, and dreams. COMPANION TO THE NIGHT SCHOOL FROM AUTHOR MAIA TOLL: Dive deeper into the topics of astrology, alchemy, philosophical teachings, divination, and more in this guided journal companion to The Night School. With original content, this journal offers something for all journalers, whether or not they are familiar with the concepts of The Night School. FULL OF DOZENS OF PROMPTS, EXERCISES, AND RITUALS: Notes for the Night contains more than 50 journal prompts, as well as ritual ideas. MAGICAL SELF-EXPLORATION: Tap into the mysteries of the Night as you develop a more profound and magical understanding of yourself and the world around you with this guided journal practice. 

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Book SynopsisDreams. We all have them. Good and bad ones. Some may be as simple as a dream about going to the mall with friends. But others can be much more complicated. Do you ever wonder what your dreams really mean? Is your subconscious trying to tell you something more? This gorgeous book guides young readers as they learn to decipher the deeper meanings behind some of their craziest dreams. With a primary focus on friendship, family, and school—and how dreams often reflect uncertainty in these areas of life—Dream On touches on the areas most important to middle grade readers. The book includes a list of some of the most common symbols and imagery in dream interpretation. From falling or forgetting to turn in an assignment to being lost in the woods, readers will be able to examine their subconscious in a new, exciting way. The book also includes overviews and sidebars that explore the fascinating science behind REM-sleep and how our brains work during the various cycles of sleep that lead to dreaming. 

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Book SynopsisBecome the awakened dreamer. You will never again say 'It's just a dream!' Rose Inserra, best-selling author on dreams and their meanings has taken it one level above in this advanced guide into lucid dreaming, astral projection and how to avoid sleep paralysis and deal with nightmares. Her dream interpretation techniques describe techniques to apply shamanic, nature-based principles such as soul journeys and tree wisdom into your everyday life. She also supplies guided meditations and step-by-step exercises on how to remember your dreams. Inside Your Dreams provides awareness about your inner self and healing through actioning your dream images in your waking life. Unlock the mysteries of your dreams and the messages they hold for greater insight into your conscious waking life, your subconscious and the collective unconscious. Use this practical guide to climb inside your dreams and connect more deeply with yourself instead of wasting one third of your life only sleeping.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Immensely stimulating and full of unexpected turns of thought, vivid illustrations, and intriguing arcane knowledge. This meticulously edited book will be a lasting resource for anyone studying Jung academically, as part of therapeutic training, or for general interest."—Roderick Main, University of Essex"An important contribution to the scholarship on Jung. These lectures are fascinating and revealing."—Robert S. Westman, University of California, San Diego

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Book SynopsisWe all dream, and 98 per cent of us can recall our dreams the next morning. Even in today’s modern age, it is human nature to wonder what they mean. With incredible new discoveries and stunning science, Why We Dream will give you dramatic insight into yourself and your body. You’ll never think of dreams in the same way again . . .Groundbreaking science is putting dreams at the forefront of new research into sleep, memory, the concept of self and human socialization. Once a subject of the New Age and spiritualism, the science of dreams is revealed to have a crucial role in the biology and neuroscience of our waking lives. In Why We Dream, Alice Robb, a leading American science journalist, will take readers on a journey to uncover why we dream, why dreaming matters, and how we can improve our dream life – and why we should. Through her encounters with scientists at the cutting edge of dream research, she reveals how: - Dreams can be powerful tools to help us process the pain of a relationship break-up, the grief of losing a loved one and the trauma after a dramatic event - Nightmares may be our body’s warning system for physical and mental illness (including cancer, depression and Alzheimer’s) - Athletes can improve their performance by dreaming about competing - Drug addicts who dream about drug-taking can dramatically speed up their recovery from addiction. Robb also uncovers the fascinating science behind lucid dreaming – when we enter a dream state with control over our actions, creating a limitless playground for our fantasies. And as one of only ten per cent of people with the ability to lucid-dream, she is uniquely placed to teach us how to do it ourselves.Trade ReviewIn a book that looks at the historical and social importance of dreams, and analyzes the latest science, Robb attempts to correct our misguided forsaking of this feature of our unconscious. Dreams don’t make for boring conversation, Robb argues in this persuasive, personable book. * Vogue *Why We Dream is a spirited rebuke to the idea of sleep as a mere parting with consciousness. In exploring the pleasures and uses of dreams, [Alice Robb] seeks to persuade us that sleep is not just the “off” to waking’s “on” but another realm of being, a second consciousness, rich in adventure and wisdom... In celebrating dreams as poetic artifacts, Robb offers a welcome antidote to the medicine administered by most sleep gurus. * New Yorker *Why We Dream is a spirited, cogent defense of dreams and dream-telling...We may not know why dreams 'traffic in garbled metaphor and disjointed imagery,' but by learning to decode them, we can learn to decode ourselves... All we need to do, Robb wants us to know, is pay attention. * NPR *For anyone who's ever kept a dream journal or fixated on the idea of lucid dreaming, a thorough exploration of the mysterious nightly phenomenon from a scientific point of view. * Elle *Why We Dream is an illuminating, surprising, often astounding look at the purpose and power of dreams. I hadn’t even finished by the time I was convinced to start my own dream journal. This is a beautiful work of science writing that will change the way you think of your own nightly voyage. -- David Epstein, best-selling author of The Sports GeneWho knew that the netherworld of sleep contained such psychological depths and biological purposes? A thrilling account of the wayward history of dream research, Why We Dream opens a door into the creative life of dreaming, ensuring that you will never fall asleep again without a sense of the vision-filled journey ahead. -- Daphne Merkin, critic, novelist, and author of This Close to HappyAfter reading this gripping and deeply researched book, you’ll never again be tempted to dismiss the surreal narratives of our nighttime lives as trivial or meaningless. Blending centuries of cultural history with cutting-edge science, Alice Robb makes a compelling case for dreams—as sources of wisdom and creativity, as a vital ingredient in psychological health, and as a portal to the strange and fascinating worlds lurking within yourself and everyone you know. -- Oliver Burkeman, Guardian columnist and author of The AntidoteAlice Robb’s Why We Dream was for me a gentle and affecting invitation to reconsider a seemingly boring daily routine. ....the “nightly journey” idea makes getting into bed feel like preparing for an adventure. Robb’s encouragement to think of dreams as rehearsals for waking hopes and fears has also been especially eye-opening. * The Cut *Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: INTRODUCTION Chapter - 1: How We Forgot About Dreams Chapter - 2: The Vanguard Chapter - 3: Dreams Enter the Lab Chapter - 4: The Renaissance of Sleep Research Chapter - 5: Problem-Solving Chapter - 6: Preparation for Life Chapter - 7: Nightmares Chapter - 8: Diagnosis Chapter - 9: Dream Groups Chapter - 10: Control Chapter - 11: My Night Life Section - ii: Acknowledgments Section - iii: Notes Index - iv: Index

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Book SynopsisThe Complete Book of Dreams offers holistic techniques to harness the healing potential of your sleep and dreams. Uniquely written as both a reference and guidebook, it features an abundance of information and insights that detail the health-promoting role of sleep and dreams. Within it, you’ll also find a wealth of simple exercises and practical know-how designed to take your sleep and dreams to the next level. In The Complete Book of Dreams, wellness consultant, teacher, and author Stephanie Gailing teaches you about sleep sanctification rituals, relaxation practices, flower essences, and other holistic approaches that will amplify your sense of well-being. To help you tap into the healing power of your dreams, you’ll discover a wide array of strategies to remember your dreams, as well as document and decode them. And if you want to help your children further connect to their sleep and dreams, you’ll find practices specifically designed for them. The book covers a spectrum of holistic topics to help you enhance your sleep and dreams, including: Sleep hygiene principles Relaxation practices Herbs, essential oils, flower essences, and crystals How to transform your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary Tips for better dream recall Working with a dream journal The power of lucid dreaming How to create a dream group The astrology-inspired practice of AstroDreamwork Wisdom from the ancient dream temples And much more. The Complete Book of Dreams is a timeless resource that you and your family will refer to again and again. It not only captures the essence of why dreams have been celebrated throughout history as vessels of wisdom and healing, but it’s also an easy-to-use guide that will transform your well-being. Whether you keep it on your coffee table or nightstand, The Complete Book of Dreams will help you connect to your dream life. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols. Also available in the series: Complete Book of Birthdays, Complete Language of Flowers, Complete Book of Dreams, and Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION PART I: SLEEP Chapter One: Exploring Sleep Chapter Two: Enhancing Sleep Chapter Three: Natural Remedies for Sleep Chapter Four: Creating a Sleep and Dream Sanctuary PART I I: DREAMS Chapter Five: The Dreaming Mind Chapter Six: Dreaming Through Life Chapter Seven: The Array of Dreams Chapter Eight: Nightmares Chapter Nine: Lucid Dreams Chapter Ten: Somatic Dreams PART I I I: DREAMWORK PRACTICES Chapter Eleven: Dream Incubation Chapter Twelve: Recalling Your Dreams Chapter Thirteen: Documenting Your Dreams Chapter Fourteen: Using a Dream Journal Chapter Fifteen: Decoding Your Dreams Chapter Sixteen: AstroDreamwork Chapter Seventeen: Natural Remedies for Dreaming PART IV: INSPIRING CHILDREN’S DREAMS Chapter Eighteen: Children and Sleep Chapter Nineteen: Children and Dreams RESOURCES & WORKS CONSULTED ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisA cardinal at your window. Coins found randomly around the house. Seeing the same three numbers over and over. But what do they mean? They're all signs from the other side, and celebrated psychic medium Mystic Michaela reveals what they mean and more in this enlightening new resource for receiving and interpreting messages from beyond.

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Book SynopsisHow to Catch A Dream is the ultimate toolkit to become a lucid dreamer to create a happier and more fulfilling waking life.Theresa Cheung shows us that the way forward is to understand that consciousness/spiritual awareness is the fundamental ground of all experience.' DEEPAK CHOPRADream expert Theresa Cheung gives you everything you need to dream bigger and better in just three weeks.Week One: Dream Seeker Everybody dreams, but not everybody remembers them. Not only will week one help you to recall your dreams, it will also help boost your creativity and encourage healthier sleep hygiene for a dreamy night's sleep.Week Two: Dream Deeper Now your dream recall will be more consistent and you'll be aware of how linked your waking and dreaming lives are. Now it's time to dive deeper into your intuition and start trusting yourself more.Week Three: Dream Catcher By week three you will be sleeping better, dreaming bigger and feeling more connected to yourself. Equipped with this knowledge aTrade Review‘The best bit on the show [ITV’s This Morning] was dreams with Theresa. She is quite transcendent.’ DERMOT O’LEARY ‘Theresa offers fascinating and practical advice to aid people in personally exploring mind-bending concepts and applying them to their own lives.’ EBEN ALEXANDER, author of Proof of Heaven and Living in a Mindful Universe ‘Ms. Cheung's done it again – and better than ever! How to Catch a Dream is a brilliant yet completely accessible compendium of scientifically-based insights, time-tested meethods, and exploratory practical tips for those of us who know that our dreams contain essential keys to unlocking self-understanding, creativity, and success in life. Bravo to Cheung's unique ability to unite science with spirit – and bring it all home with a 3-week program that really works!’ Julia Mossbridge, MA, PhD. Executive Director, TILT: The Institute for Love and Time How to Catch a Dream took me on a fun-filled journey to more expansive thinking when awake as well as in my dreams. This book will blow your mind. Garret Yount, PhD. Molecular Neurobiologist, The Institute of Noetic Sciences

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