What is Dream Incubation?

We’ve been exploring the importance of dreams for centuries. But can we really receive wisdom while we sleep? The short answer is yes! Dreams can offer insights that may provide food for thought on our current challenges, reflect on past events and may even predict the future. We also know that some people become lucidContinue reading “What is Dream Incubation?”

What is intuition (and should I trust it)?

Intuition is our ability to know something instinctively without having to discover it or rationalise it intellectually – a deep sense of ‘knowing’ without analytical process.  You can’t explain to anyone why – you don’t have statistics or research to back up your perspective.  You just ‘know’.  Intuition is seen by many as the highest formContinue reading “What is intuition (and should I trust it)?”

What are Dreams (and Why Do They Matter?)

Over the centuries there have been many discussions about what dreams are and what they mean.  The Chester Beatty Papyrus #3 is believed to have contained a manuscript of dream theory and interpretation, which dates back to 1220 BCE. Artemidorus, believed to have been a dream interpreter who lived around the second century CE, created theContinue reading “What are Dreams (and Why Do They Matter?)”

Mindfulness for Better Sleep (Includes Example Guided Meditation)

How are you sleeping? If you’re someone who finds yourself awake in the middle of the night, you’re not alone. In my book Answers In The Dark, I highlight that, certainly in the West, we are a Sleepless Society. If you’ve not been sleeping well, you might find you get every cough and cold that’s goingContinue reading “Mindfulness for Better Sleep (Includes Example Guided Meditation)”

How to Keep a Meditation Journal

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, you might find keeping a journal helpful. In the early days of your learning, it can be particularly useful to keep a record of your experiences, to help you find out what works best for you (and what doesn’t). Some people find keeping a record helpsContinue reading “How to Keep a Meditation Journal”