Mindfunda about dreams
Discover how the Moon influences your dreams and explore the transformative power of lunar cycles. Learn how alchemy’s stages—nigredo, albedo, and rubedo—connect to dreamwork, and find inspiration for personal growth through guided dream incubation and Moon-based practices
Dreaming with the New Moon Read More »
Join us for the online event Chasing the Light where we are going to learn about Icelandic myths and sagas during the month of May 2023.
Holy Nights, a special time of year. About two decades ago, I started to realize that my dreams seemed to
Twelve Holy Nights with the Groovy Greek Gods Read More »
I have strange dreams… At night but also fantasies… No I have to disappoint you, this is not going to
Early Christmas present Read More »
I was on the verge of waking up from a powerful dream. Roaming around a castle a voice over said
Holy Nights 2021 – 2022: Arthur and his Ladies Read More »
Today’s blog is written by Christian Gerike: a dream researcher, writer, and teacher who has done dream work for 14
Starting a Dream Group: Thoughts & Tips Read More »
Photo in Header: Rob Hurson Mindfunda has been organizing the Holy Nights Event for several years now. This year the
Celtic Cailleach Guardian of Holy Nights Read More »
Happy Halloween! Tonight, Banshees, and other fairies and spirits visit freely to reunite with loved ones.
Want to learn more about the Banshee that enchanted the God of Love of the Celts? Sign up and join tonight for a myth, an invitation to interpretation, questions to see how you have lived this myth and an incubation to tune into the energy of the Banshee.
Halloween, meet the Banshee Read More »
Dreams are a manifestation of fiction. In The Fiction of Dreams Otto Rheinschiedt takes us on a journey to discover how dreams and fiction are part of the universal creation.
The Fiction of Dreams, A Book Review Read More »
Finding your life path. It can be quite a journey… To my great enjoyment I saw that the International Association
Dreams that Guide You on Your Life Path Read More »
The Lunatic, the Lover, and the Poet Are of Imagination all compact… Shakespeare, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Midsummer Night is
Midsummer Night Dreaming Read More »
I have this lovely theory that in my dreams, I visit a multiverse. In my dreams I step into this multiverse, live life and solve problems according to the laws that are applicable there.
Today’s Mindfunda tries to see if such a charming notion might be supported by recent scientific research.
Multiverse: a Dream come True? Read More »
The June Solstice is a special, magic time. The perfect time to tune into the wisdom of your dreams.
You can do so on June 19th 2017 when you participate in the Mindfunda Midsummer Night Dreaming Event. This Mindfunda tells you more about this online dreaming Event.
June Solstice Online Dream Event Read More »
I want to invite you to celebrate the Summer Solstice with me. I have created a new online course that
Summer Solstice Online Dreaming Read More »
The Cailleach is an ancient mother Goddess associated with winter and rejuvenation. Cailleach means “the Veiled one”. She is the giant blue faced goddess of winter, associated with death as well as with rebirth.
Cailleach: Dreaming about Archetypical Energy Read More »
In this blog I want to explore how your own body can be a different gender in your dreams, the relationship between health and dreams and out of body experiences.
Body in Dreams: Gender, Animals and Out of Body Experiences Read More »
There are days I wake up humming a certain kind of dream song, playing in my dream. This blog explores the possible meaning of dreams and music.
Dream Song: 5 Mental Notes that Might Help You Attribute Meaning Read More »
I have never read The Catcher in the Rye written by J.D. Salinger. When I had to prepare a reading list for my English class, I felt that the yearning and depression of a young teenage male was far beyond my scope of interest.
So why would this book all of a sudden appear in a dream of mine?
Catcher in the Rye: One Dream, Two Layers Read More »
Your environment has got more impact on you and your state of well being than you’d imagine on first sight. Grounding Religion, a Book Review. It was only after reading this book that I could get a grip on how many aspects are involved in the intertwining of Ecology and Environment.
Environment: 3 Ways a Place can Have an Impact on your Well Being Read More »
The Dream Interpretation Dictionary. Symbols, Signs and Meanings (Click to buy the book and support Mindfunda). by J.M. DeBord Visible Ink,
The Dream Interpretation Dictionary Read More »
Discover how a simple yoga practice can enhance your dream recall and deepen your connection with your subconscious. This easy-to-follow exercise, practiced over just four days, can improve your ability to remember and interpret dreams. Whether you’re a yoga enthusiast or a dream explorer, this technique offers a unique way to bridge the two practices.
Yoga Practice for Enhanced Dream Recall Read More »
This Mindfunda is about how you can set up a dream journal for your daily dream entries in a way
Dream Journal: The Best Book You’ll Ever Read Read More »
Let’s celebrate Easter with a Mindfunda Blogpost about the symbolism of the egg. Don’t you find it is strange that eggs and easter have become so close?
Just like a hand is necessary in life, your dream muscles need exercise at a regular basis. And just like the hand, most of your dream muscles are not located in you dreams but in your daily life. This blog is about 7 common dreams and new ways of approaching them.
7 Common Dreams: Exercise the Dream Muscles Read More »
The meaning of dreams. If you remember a dream and it was intriguing, or emotional, the first thing you want
Meaning of Dreams: 8 Ways to Start Interpreting Dreams Read More »
This blog is about dream meanings. Whenever someone remembers a vivid, sometimes even terrifying dream they only want to know one thing: what does this dream mean?
Dream Meanings: Should You Use a Dream Dictionary? Read More »
Each woman goes through phases of life: the young and fertile Maiden, the nurturing Mother and the wise Crone. A Crone is a woman who has been through hell and back, and on her travels she has gained secret knowledge.
4 Features of the Dreams of the Crone Read More »
Most people want to know what their dream means. They assume a psychologist or a dream dictionary will give them instant access to deeper meaning. They even assume a dream might give them a prediction about their future. Mindfunda sets the record straight. It is up to you. Here are 4 smart questions and answers that will instantly help you make much more sense of your own dreams.
Four Smart Questions and Answers About Dreams You had not Thought of Yourself Read More »
Q & A: Questions and Answers about dreams, mythology and spirituality. As your trusted advisor on the subject of dreams, spirituality and mythology I have compiled a list of the questions people usually ask me about dreams, the meaning of dreams, mythology and spirituality.
Q & A: 7 Questions and Answers about Dreaming and Mythology Read More »
How do you analyse a dream that clearly features an Archetype ? This blog gives you three easy steps. This is part two of a series of HOW TO blogs about dreams on Mindfunda. Each one features a case study in which I carefully, step by step attribute meaning to dream symbols.
How to Analyse a dream with an Archetype in 4 Easy Steps Read More »
Aging and Becoming, A Reflective Inquiry, written by Susan Scott and Susan Schwartz is a book that will try to paint a roadmap of your journey through aging, using the letters of the alphabet as gps points.
Aging and Becoming: A Roadmap Towards Authenticity Read More »
People are story tellers. I have always had that romantic notion of Homo sapiens siting around the campfire in ancient times listening to stories. Like we, in this day and age sit around our television set and watch story after story. In the night we follow the stories of our dreaming mind.
But why hasn’t there been any book that explores the intersection of dreaming and literary imagination. A book that draws together neurocognitive, empirical, philosophical and literary sources. Until Michaela Schrage Früh stepped up the plate and wrote this juicy, well written book.
Is a Dream A Story? Philosophy, Dreaming and Literary Imagination Read More »
Why are dreams so negative? Turn open any book about dreams (here is a list of ten books about dreaming I recommend) and they all guide you into an inner conflict that needs to be resolved. Are we so addicted to the apocalypse? Or is there something else going on?
Negative Dreams: 3 Positive Ways of Dealing with them Read More »
I have been blogging about dream related subjects for almost two years now. My first blog was published in February
Useful Link: 7 Dream Blogs That Inspire Me Read More »
In our rational Western Society, dreams are no longer regarded portals into higher knowledge. Do something radical and challenge yourself to set aside everything you were taught about religion. Become your own guru and let your intuition and dreams guide the path of your life.
Spiritual Soul Searching: Mindfunda Course Read More »
Freud in His Time and Ours by Roudinesco contains more than 400 pages of information about Freud, his life, his disciples and his personality. A must read for anyone who is interested in dreams.
Freud in His Time and Ours Read More »
Unlock the mystery of visitation dreams and connect with loved ones beyond the veil. Explore powerful rituals, dream incubation techniques, and ancient traditions tied to Samhain to prepare your mind for profound messages from the departed.
3 things you should know about a Visitation Dream Read More »
Master the art of remembering dreams with expert tips from Christian Gerike, M.A., Psychology of Dreams instructor at Sonoma State University. Learn how gentle awakenings, dream journaling, and dream incubation can deepen your connection to the unconscious mind and enhance dream recall.
How to Remember your Dreams Read More »
Discover how to sleep better and enhance your dream recall in Part I of this insightful guest blog by Christian Gerike, M.A., a Psychology of Dreams instructor at Sonoma State University. Learn the secrets of optimizing your sleep cycle and practical tips for a restful night.
Sleeping Well, Remembering Dreams Read More »
Dreams have long been seen as windows into our unconscious minds, offering insight and inspiration for solving life’s problems. Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D., explores this fascinating connection in her book The Committee of Sleep: How Artists, Scientists, and Athletes Use Dreams for Creative Problem Solving—and How You Can Too. Barrett delves into how creative minds in various fields have harnessed the power of dreams to solve complex problems, make groundbreaking discoveries, and fuel their art.
Through real-life stories, such as Paul McCartney’s famous Yesterday melody, which he dreamed before turning it into one of the most iconic songs of all time, Barrett shows how dreams can provide the keys to creativity. Whether it’s an artist receiving visual inspiration or a scientist stumbling upon the solution to a problem, dreams have the ability to unlock new perspectives and solutions. However, Barrett also acknowledges the lack of a practical guide in the book, leaving readers without concrete steps on how to tap into dreams for problem-solving directly.
If you’re fascinated by the role dreams play in human creativity, The Committee of Sleep offers a compelling collection of dream-inspired stories. But if you’re looking for actionable advice on using dreams to solve your own problems, this may not be the book for you.
Problem Solving using the Committee of Sleep Read More »
