Lucid Dreaming - Learning to Wake Up in Dreams

The following post is a response by Higher Self to questions about Lucid Dreaming and how to “wake up” in dreams. The practice of Lucid Dreaming seems to be greatly enhanced by the moment to moment awareness during the waking consciousness of just “Being,” releasing attachments to habits of thoughts that keep the mind in [...]

Conscious Dreams - Lucid Dreaming for Creativity

This is a simple lesson on Conscious Dreaming, or what is oftentimes known as Lucid Dreaming. I have found it helpful to keep the eyes half open while falling asleep. Just before the mind and body drift completely into sleep, slightly open the eyes while remaining perfectly still. The eyes then become like a thermostat [...]

Creativity - Entering Trance States Through Rhythmic Entrainment (Pt 2)

In the sleep and dream states, the sense of past and future do not have meaning… there is no time. Perhaps this is because, for the most part, we are in a state of unconsciousness. However, in the conscious dream state, wherein you know that you are dreaming, the divisions of past and future do [...]

Turtle Energy - Ancient Origins

Had dreams about turtles. Dear Higher Self, what is the significance of these dream? They were trying to bite me!
Turtle energy is deeply connected with ancient Earth energies and is “biting” to get your attention. Consider what Turtle energy represents: ancient and long-lived, Turtle represents wisdom of ancient origin. The hard shell of Turtle houses [...]

Conscious Dreams - Who are the Giants?

 

Dear Higher Self, who are the Giants?
We are like the rainbow that can be seen when the sun shines at a certain angle through the raindrops. And just like the rainbow, as you get too close, we disappear! Not really gone…just filtered out by the mind. If you look too hard and depend mostly upon [...]

Conscious Dreams - Giants in Our Midst

Dear Higher Self, I had conscious dreams two nights ago about giants and also about flying. What is the significance of this?
Once in awhile you tap into realms vastly different from your own. Although you experienced giants in dream state, can you accept the possibility that they may be just as “real” as you believe [...]

Creative Inspiration - Accessing the Dream State

As you learn to keep your attention centered more and more in the moment, greater access to conscious dream states will occur. Observe the symbols and subtle thoughts and feelings that occur as you drift off. You will then find it easier to remain aware of your dreams and will be able to communicate [...]