Sunrise video clip: lucid dreams
Here’s the video clip of my appearance on Sunrise, Channel 7, this morning. We’re talking about the movie Inception, which raises the question of whether we can control our dreams and whether we can control other people’s dreams. (2019: Video clip no longer live.) (Here’s the information-packed blog on lucid dreaming I wrote the next day.) Ask Jane Teresa about a dream
Dream interpretation: A suitable toilet?
Some people say it’s probably just as well that most toilets you find in your dreams are unsuitable to use because, otherwise, you might end up wetting your bed – or worse. This may be the case when your bladder is bursting and the physical sensation is impinging on your dream creating the whole, urgent, ‘Where’s the toilet?’ dream scenario. Body sensations can and do affect your dreams, and since most people need to get
Dream interpretation results: Suzanne’s news, episode 45
Here’s an update from Suzanne, my guest on podcast episode 45, The Dream Show. Suzanne had dreamed of a prickly cactus obstructing her way in her dream. There was mud to one side, rocks to the other, and no shoes to protect her feet. We discussed her dream on the podcast. Suzanne now reports: “At the time of the dream, a team mate at work was as prickly as a cactus, a real impediment to
Dream interpretation: What you did in my dream last night
What do you think of me? It’s a serious question! You’ve come to know me a little through these tips. How would you describe my personality? Write your answers down. Now, imagine the answers other people have given. Do you think they might have picked similar descriptions to yours? The chances are that there will be a variety of responses, because we all see people through different eyes, according to our individual experiences. If you’re
Dream interpretation results: Margaret’s news, episode 55
Here’s an update from Margaret who was my guest in episode 55 of The Dream Show. “Where do I start? So, so much has happened. The dream we discussed was a recurring dream theme. It turned out to be about how I’ve needed to manipulate situations so I can do what I want or show who I truly am. I realised that I had never felt I would be accepted or understood in just being
Dream interpretation: Let it flow – slippery secrets revealed
Sometimes it pays not to think too hard when writing about your dream in your journal, recording it in audio, or recounting it to a partner or friend. Let loose a little with your handwriting or typing, speed it up and don’t worry about spelling mistakes, grammar, or typos. When telling someone about your dream, don’t think about tidying it into a story, or adding humour. Instead, let it tumble out without edit. Why? When
Barbara my guest on ep 48 reports on her progress
Here’s an update from Barbara, my guest on podcast episode 48, The Dream Show. Barbara is a painter. In the past, she had devoted herself full time to her art, but five years ago she had taken a job to bring in a secure income. She had chosen a relatively stress-free job so that she would be free, in her spare time, to pursue her passion – her painting. But the truth was, she hadn’t
Does a full moon affect dreams?
Some dreams are more vivid and memorable than others, and they seem to come in cycles, a burst of vivid dreams grabbing our attention every so often before we return to runs of the more mundane variety. When do you dream most vividly? Have you noticed any patterns? Last week I had a call from Pat Hession, presenter of the Afternoon Show on Radio ABC North Queensland, inviting me onto his show to comment on
Dream interpretation results: Kate’s news, episode 57
Here’s an update from Kate who was my guest in episode 57 of The Dream Show. Kate dreamed she chopped off her leg so she could look inside her calf muscle. One major issue we uncovered was that Kate feared being seen as boring if she shared her true feelings, and she would work hard to be lively at work and in front of family and friends. Four weeks after her interpretation and alchemy, Kate
Do nightmares affect health?
Do frequent bad dreams have a negative impact on your health? Michael Lund, writing for the Courier Mail, reports today that recent studies suggest a link between frequent nightmares and insomnia, fatigue, depression and anxiety. Research in China suggests that 5.1% of people have frequent nightmares, defined as at least one a week, while other studies link the frequency of nightmares to income. What are my thoughts about this research? I’m quoted in the article,