In his book, releasing the creative spirit, Dan Wakefield writes about some common myths our culture seems to hold about creativity. An awareness of these is worthwhile, for our cultural beliefs just help us create (more) excuses for not starting a creative project. Wakefield’s list (with some added thoughts of my own) is as follows: … More Myths of Creativity
Here are some simple suggestions from Jeremy Taylor about working with a dream group. These come from his book, Dream Work: Techniques for Discovering the Creative Power in Dreams, pages 78-86. I recommend Taylor’s work for anyone interested in dreams. He was the keynote speaker at this year’s International Association for the Study of Dreams … More Working with a dream group
Marie-Louise von Franz, one of the last of Carl Jung’s associates to write and teach, writes in her book Dreams that though humans have historically always sought self-understanding, the source of self-knowledge has been very little taken into consideration, or in most cases not at all, and which today we regard as the most valuable … More The significance of dreams
In a class I am teaching called “Approaching the Sacred”, we are focusing each month on one way of connecting with the divine. I am basing this process on Jonathan Ellerby’s book, Return to the Sacred, in which he describes twelve ancient paths to the divine. The month of August is our first month, and … More Rituals versus routines
We have just completed the summer edition of our Rhine Research Center Psi News Magazine. This issue, which I edited, is focused on alternative healing practices. Click here to view the magazine online. I hope that you enjoy it!
Cetaceans are some of the most extraordinary beings on the planet, and fascinating accounts of their healing power and telepathic abilities abound. Many animal species seem to naturally use telepathy, as they do not rely on auditory communication as much as human beings. Dolphins, arguably one of the most magnificent creatures on the planet, are … More The healing power of dolphins
The International Association for the Study of Dreams is holding their 2010 conference in Asheville, North Carolina next week. I will be at the “Carolina Dream Gathering” from June 27th to June 30th, and I’ll post periodic updates of all that I learn. I’m quite excited to be a part of this wonderful conference. Presenters … More Carolina Dream Gathering: June 27 – 30
Today is the Summer Solstice, the longest day and the shortest night of the year. Contrast this with the Winter Solstice, in December for us, the longest night and the shortest day of the year. You can see the symbolism in both: in the Winter we are withdrawing somewhat, contemplating, meditating, and sowing seeds in … More Summer Solstice
The way I see it, a large part of our day must be spent on maintenance. We have to maintain the systems within which our beings function. The most obvious system, of course, is the physical. We have a physical body that must be maintained. Exercise and be active in some way. In fact, if … More Productivity and the body’s systems
A sea turtle is mired in oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on Grand Terre Island, Louisiana June 8, 2010. (REUTERS/Lee Celano) # Please everyone, continue to pray for them. Continue to send your intentions and energy to this region for healing. Continue to ask mother earth for our forgiveness, and ask the universe … More The Gulf Oil disaster
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