Discover the transformative power of meditation in Christian Gerike’s insightful blog. Learn how meditation calms the mind, enhances focus, and fosters self-awareness. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned practitioner, find practical tips for starting and maintaining a meditation practice. Embrace mindfulness, reduce mental chatter, and connect with the fundamentals of existence through this timeless practice.
Meditation: A Brief Introduction Read More »
Are you looking for an online event that will help you to upgrade your ability for precognitive dreaming? Steven Ernenwein tells about the Holy Nights and how these nights have predicted his future year. It’s fun, affordable, feel invited to join us
Precognitive Dreaming During the Thirteen Holy Nights Read More »
Book review of The Holy Wild: A Heathen Bible for the Untamed Woman. Danielle Dulsky asks us to look at our own stories and “tiny soulful treasures long-buried” for spiritual truth and to embrace our right to an authentic relationship with the sacred.
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The Hidden Worlds is an easy to read book aimed at teen readers about using shaman techniques to address environmental problems. The Hidden Worlds introduces power animals, the four elements and mutual dreaming to enter the hidden worlds of perception.
The Hidden Worlds: Book Review Read More »
What can be possible meanings of animals in dreams? This blog contains an exploration into symbolism, our connection with our planet and our identity.
Dream Animals: Self and Planet Read More »
The Trickster carries an enormous number of opposites and many of the adventures could be seen as arising from the tension that is found between these opposites. Let the Trickster inhabit the darker side of life, while we use that force, through his stories, to bring us to the good side of life. Let us have balance by leaving evil in the realm of the gods and keeping good in the realm of humanity.
Trickster Archetype: An Exploration in Writing the Tale Read More »
This Mindfunda Book review is written by Misa Tsuruta, Ph.D. I have asked Misa, a Japanese psychologist,to write this review as
Asian Journals: the Allegory of American Mythologist Joseph Campbell Read More »
As a figure of ritual importance since the pre-Christian era, the Krampus is of archetypal significance. He lives in the cultural unconscious … and bidden or not, he will come.
The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil 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 »
In this guest blog on Mindfunda, Elaine Mansfield explores the ancient myth of Inanna’s descent—a profound journey into darkness, grief, and rebirth. Inanna, the Sumerian Goddess of Heaven and Earth, listens to the call of the Great Below, symbolizing the necessity of facing life’s darkness to find wisdom, compassion, and renewal. Drawing on her own experiences of loss and grief after her husband’s death, Elaine shares how the descent mirrors the cycles of life, death, and rebirth that we all endure.
The Redeeming Dark Read More »
Unlock the power of healing and personal breakthroughs through archetypes, art, and poetry. By recognizing recurring archetypal themes in your dreams, waking life, and meditations, you can experience deep transformation and healing. Expressing these themes artistically not only enhances your understanding but helps you live through the challenges and gifts each archetype offers. Art and poetry work together to capture the emotional breakthroughs, allowing you to hold healing energy in your hands and experience life more fully. This journey opens up choices, empowerment, and the power to heal, transforming you into an active participant in your own story.
Healing and Breakthroughs with Archetypes, Art, & Poetry Read More »
Artists often struggle—with integrity, originality, and transcending pain. Brenda Ferrimani, a Dream Artist, shares how personal and artistic battles have fueled her creativity. Inspired by films like Whiplash and her life experiences, Ferrimani explores how inner and outer challenges can push us to self-expression and innovation. Through her evocative dream paintings like Expansion, Soul Tree, and I Am Salmon, she illustrates how struggle can lead to profound growth and transformation.
Discover how overcoming struggles can illuminate the path to creativity and authenticity.
Must an Artist Struggle? Read More »
