This guide to the secret world of dreams explores the numerous questions which spring from this largely unexplained phenomena. The psychology of sleep is discussed, questioning what aspects of the pscyhe we are glimpsing during our dreams. The book covers the concept of the paranormal in relation to dreams and heightened consciousness. It also provides practical advice on lucid dreaming, including suggestions for improving dream recall and healing through dreams. Finally, a comprehensive dreamer's directory with over 200 entries examines the meaning of numerous recurrent symbols, themes and subjects.
This guide to the secret world of dreams explores the numerous questions which spring from this largely unexplained phenomena. The psychology of sleep is discussed, questioning what aspects of the pscyhe we are glimpsing during our dreams. The book covers the concept of the paranormal in relation to dreams and heightened consciousness. It also provides practical advice on lucid dreaming, including suggestions for improving dream recall and healing through dreams. Finally, a comprehensive dreamer's directory with over 200 entries examines the meaning of numerous recurrent symbols, themes and subjects.
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Höhe: 287 mm
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978-0-600-59622-6 (9780600596226)
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Paul Roland has been a counsellor and meditation teacher for many years. His previously published books for Hamlyn include How to Meditate (Health Pyramid Paperback), and Meditation Solutions.
Paul Roland has been a counsellor and meditation teacher for many years. His previously published books for Hamlyn include How to Meditate (Health Pyramid Paperback), and Meditation Solutions.
Part 1 The science of sleep and dreams: why do we need to spend such a large proportion of our lives asleep?; what happens in the brain during this state?; what occurs in the rest of the body and how is it that chronic insomniacs appear to be able to function with comparatively little sleep?; what does that suggest about the purpose of dreaming?; the science of dreaming - the brain as a supercomputer; research into the nature of dreams by Derwent, Kleitman etc; PSI and dreams; research into telepathy between dreamers. Part 2 The secret self - the psychology of sleep: dreams as a mirror of the mind; are we glimpsing a "lost sense" from our primitive past?; are dreams simply a jumbled review of our past actions and anxieties or do our dreams offer us a nightly opportunity to face our secret selves?; personality and psyche - Freud and Jung; conscious, sub-conscious and super conscious; separating the mind from the brain; secret symbols and self-awareness; the language of dreams; the dream factory and wish-fulfillment. Part 3 Dreams - the uncharted country: dreams as portals of the paranormal; the universality of imagery which suggests the existance of a shared dreamscape; phenomena such as telepathy and precognition; dreams around the world - archetypes and mythology in various cultures; dreams of inspiration and revelation from ancient times; demons of the dark - nightmares. Part 4 The dreamworker: a practical section to enable the reader to test the ideas outlined in the previous sections for themselves and reach their own conclusions; each spread includes an easy-to-follow exercise on one of the following topics - improving dream recall, keeping a dream diary, healing through dreams, awakening your creativity, problem solving, making your dreams work for you - influence your dreams and change your life. Part contents.
