E141| The Dreaming Mysteries, Incubation, and Ancient Initiatory Rites w/ Sarah Janes
Welcoming Sarah Janes to dialogue on the esoteric history and culture of dreaming, consciousness, mysticism and sensemaking. She is the author of Initiation Into Dream Mysteries, a psychomagic journey to awaken lucid dream consciousness. Sarah is a researcher, curator, retreat/workshop facilitator who has traced esoteric dreaming techniques back to ancient Greece and Egypt.
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Keywords
dreams, mystery, technology, healing, prophecy, ancient wisdom, AI, consciousness, symbolism, lucid dreaming
Summary
In this conversation, Sarah Janes an Tim Adalin explore the profound significance of dreams, their connection to mystery, and the impact of technology on our understanding of reality. They discuss the ancient wisdom surrounding dreams as tools for healing and prophecy, the role of symbols like the serpent in healing practices, and the importance of beauty in our environments. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a conscious engagement with life, the potential of dreams to predict the future, and the necessity of navigating the complexities of modern technology while remaining connected to our humanity.
Chapters
00:00 The Influence of Dreams
02:04 Dreams and Mystery
09:42 The Nature of Reality and Dreams
17:28 Dreams as a Connection to the Divine
20:49 The Impact of Technology on Dreams
25:32 The Role of Hieroglyphs in Dream Interpretation
34:40 Dreams as Healing and Prophecy
41:18 The Concept of Dying Before You Die
54:20 Magic, Serpents, and Healing
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Author, researcher, curator, retreat/workshop facilitator and public speaker, Sarah Janes specialises in the ancient history and culture of dreaming and has been an enthusiastic lucid dreamer since childhood. Sarah is passionate about the potential of dreaming for physical, emotional, creative and spiritual upliftment, not just for individuals, but for culture and society.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Initiation-into-Dream-Mysteries-Mnemosyne/dp/164411514X
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Tim is the founder of Voicecraft and a philosopher with a focus on the relation between participation and transformation.
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And on LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-adalin/
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