April Spore: The Mystery of Dreams
Each night as we drift off to sleep, we enter into one of life’s oldest and most profound mysteries: the world of dreams. Cultures throughout history have been mesmerized by this ethereal state of consciousness, from the Dreamtime stories of Australia’s Aborigines to the symbolic psychologies of Freud and Jung. The alternate realms of our visionary slumbers present a puzzling paradox, calling into question the true nature of reality. Though much research has been done into the subject, the age-old question of why we dream remains as elusive as ever.
Are dreams a portal to a higher intelligence where prophetic and insightful messages are transmitted? Could they be part of an evolutionary process to advance human consciousness? In this Spore, we will pull back the covers from this mystifying phenomenon to reveal the many shades of dreaming. Evolver Regionals may choose to compare indigenous beliefs with recent scientific studies of dreams, learn techniques for lucid dreaming, or explore the power of creative visualization to manifest vibrant new realities.
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Addition:
Addition: After digging through countless articles to brush up for this month's theme, I've picked three that I invite you to read before the gathering on Wednesday. Digesting the same articles as a group beforehand has helped focus and hone previous meetings.
The first two are written by Paul Levy, an amazing thinker, healer and dream scholar. I recommend reading them in the order listed:
http://www.realitysandwich.com/print/8357
http://www.realitysandwich.com/print/915
The third is a short introduction to Tibetan Dream Yoga written by Lama Surya Das:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/26154442/Tibetan-Dream-Yoga---study-guide/
Enjoy, be critical, and come with thoughts.
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Ride needed from Denver
I live near hwy 36 and Pecos. Anyone able to give me a ride to the April Spore? Or should I dream on? ;)
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Update:
Update: Local philosopher and dream interpreter Jonathan Zap will open the meeting this month with a short presentation. Following the presentation will be a multifaceted discussion covering Jonathan's insights, tibetan dream yoga, lucid dreaming and all things relating to navigating the sleep bardo. If there is time at the end/if people are interested we will undergo a guided Yoga Nidra meditation. Look forward to seeing everyone soon! ♥