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The Nightmares of Halloween

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on October 21, 2021

A look at current research on nightmares—who has them, what they’re about, what causes them—reveals new insights into the unconscious creativity of our Halloween festivities.

A look at current research on nightmares—who has them, what they’re about, what causes them—reveals new insights into the unconscious creativity of our Halloween festivities.

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The Inevitable Spirituality of Dreaming

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on September 21, 2021

It’s one thing to realize you have selfish desires or aggressive instincts; it’s another thing entirely to become aware of your existence as a spiritual being.

It’s one thing to realize you have selfish desires or aggressive instincts; it’s another thing entirely to become aware of your existence as a spiritual being.

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Our Dreams Are Surprisingly Friendly

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on September 11, 2021

Patterns of friendliness in dreaming can reflect important aspects of your relationships with your friends in waking life.

Patterns of friendliness in dreaming can reflect important aspects of your relationships with your friends in waking life.

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Inventing a Dream-Viewer

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on June 8, 2021

The positive applications of a "dream-viewer" sound appealing, of course. But no less time should be given to considering the potentially negative applications and consequences.

The positive applications of a "dream-viewer" sound appealing, of course. But no less time should be given to considering the potentially negative applications and consequences.

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Aggression in Dreams

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on May 31, 2021

Aggression in dreaming can be viewed as an internal form of play-fighting—the most common form of play in the animal kingdom, and very frequent among humans, too.

Aggression in dreaming can be viewed as an internal form of play-fighting—the most common form of play in the animal kingdom, and very frequent among humans, too.

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The Best Way to Begin a Dream-Sharing Process

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on April 19, 2021

if you start a dream-sharing process by following these two principles, you will be in the best position to hear and understand the most important meanings of the dream.

if you start a dream-sharing process by following these two principles, you will be in the best position to hear and understand the most important meanings of the dream.

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What Are the Ethics of Dreaming?

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on February 3, 2021

Do we have any ethical duties or obligations relating to sleep? Do dreamers have any basic rights or responsibilities?

Do we have any ethical duties or obligations relating to sleep? Do dreamers have any basic rights or responsibilities?

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The Four Factors That Shape Our Dreams

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on January 29, 2021

More than just providing knowledge about the sleeping mind, dream interpretation can also become a source of insight into other arenas of human symbolic behavior and expression.  

More than just providing knowledge about the sleeping mind, dream interpretation can also become a source of insight into other arenas of human symbolic behavior and expression.  

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Jung, Flying Saucers, and the Anxieties of Our Time

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on December 7, 2020

Jung's analysis of UFO sightings from 1957 suggests we today should watch for dreams, visions, and art with archetypal symbolism responding to our waking-world apocalyptic fears.

Jung's analysis of UFO sightings from 1957 suggests we today should watch for dreams, visions, and art with archetypal symbolism responding to our waking-world apocalyptic fears.

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The Spiritual Potentials of Uncanny Dreams

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on November 13, 2020

When you have a dream that feels uncanny, you have a special opportunity to expand your self-awareness and discover new spiritual insights about your life.

When you have a dream that feels uncanny, you have a special opportunity to expand your self-awareness and discover new spiritual insights about your life.

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Dreams of Wildfire

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on September 13, 2020

A study from the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm has important insights for people impacted by the current wildfires up and down the West Coast.

A study from the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm has important insights for people impacted by the current wildfires up and down the West Coast.

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Basic Patterns of Dream Content

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on September 4, 2020

The more we know about the basic patterns of dreaming, the more we can gain helpful insights about people's mental and physical health.

The more we know about the basic patterns of dreaming, the more we can gain helpful insights about people's mental and physical health.

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Scheduling Work and School With Sleep in Mind

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on August 24, 2020

People who sleep well far outperform their sleep-deprived peers—they are more alert, emotionally balanced, and intellectually sharp, and less likely to get sick or have accidents.

People who sleep well far outperform their sleep-deprived peers—they are more alert, emotionally balanced, and intellectually sharp, and less likely to get sick or have accidents.

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Dreaming in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on August 4, 2020

How does dreaming relate to the life experiences and developmental challenges of adolescents and young adults? A new study offers some answers.

How does dreaming relate to the life experiences and developmental challenges of adolescents and young adults? A new study offers some answers.