Burned up will be hosting a workshop beginning Feb 01 and running through Feb 15th.
"Engaging with dreams" - a short facilitative workshop where we can explore what happens when we engage with our own dreams and other people's. And also to critically engage with some of the theories which exist about dreams. Although intended for non-lucid dreaming, people may find it useful to see how the methods can be applied to lucid dreaming too.
The workshop involves sharing material from two dreams (one each week) and discovering how our own resources, other people's resources and published resources may be of interest to us.
I hope to show that dreamwork is not a dull, pretentious discipline limited to those with fixations about mothers, sex and tenuous symbolism. It is about how we can use our own resources - essentially our selves and our own experiences - to the mysterious unconscious world of dreams.
The workshop takes place 1st to 15th February 2010, with sessions starting each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The more the merrier!
Bu.
Count me in. I have lots of vivid dreams but understand very few of them. Maybe this will help.
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Sounds fun. I'll definitely try to make this one.
I'd like to participate as best I can here. Thanks for the effort Bu! This sounds great. Perhaps this'd help some recognize themes in their non-lucid dreams that seem to be frequently at the tip of the tounge..but other sets of eyes might help push into view.
This sounds very engaging! I'm really looking forward to it.
Thank you.
Do these dreams need to be from that time period, or can they be older dreams?
Excellent, that's 6 takers already!
For those worried about dubious theories - it's not going to be like that. Use dream dictionaries, Freud, crystal balls etc as much or as little as you want. Just dream and share!
I'm getting excited about this myself already!
Quote from: StarSeeker on January 12, 2010, 02:14:48 PMDo these dreams need to be from that time period, or can they be older dreams?
Well I'm going to suggest using a new dream mainly to help in the recording of details when it's fresh in your mind, as I'll be talking a bit about journaling. And the dream may have connections to recent life events too.
Maybe at the end of the workshop we can play more with significant dreams from the past?
Quote from: Burned up on January 12, 2010, 02:18:36 PMExcellent, that's 6 takers already!You're counting me in, right?
Quote from: StarSeeker on January 12, 2010, 02:33:58 PMQuote from: Burned up on January 12, 2010, 02:18:36 PMExcellent, that's 6 takers already!You're counting me in, right?
If you're there then you're there!
Re-count. I make it 7
Sounds like fun.
Quote from: unseen wombat on January 13, 2010, 09:17:11 AMSounds like fun.
It will be!
(Well, I'll enjoy it anyway)
I'm in (I think). Though my non-lucids are a mess. Lots and lots of conflict. We'll see how it goes
Quote from: DrTechnical on January 13, 2010, 11:06:21 PMI'm in (I think). Though my non-lucids are a mess. Lots and lots of conflict. We'll see how it goes
Let's be clear - this isn't about showing off how amazing our non-lucid dreams are. Long, epic dreams might make good stories but we can do the same work with a short, messy dream. I for one (honestly) would be interested in a dream with "lots of conflict".
I hope that everyone will find at least some resource in themselves that brings them closer to their own dreams and those of others. We all dream differently and we shouldn't be surprised if we all engage differently. Maybe you (Dr T) will find you are sensitive to conflict in other people's dreams that they might not notice themselves?
The non-lucid part of what becomes a lucid dream would also be useful material.
Quote from: iadr on January 11, 2010, 09:52:39 PMCount me in. I have lots of vivid dreams but understand very few of them. Maybe this will help.
You have lots of dreams period, iadr! Great to have you on board, your DJ is legendary.
Quote from: Moonbeam on January 11, 2010, 10:23:48 PMSounds good. Thanks in advance.
I see from my DJ you've started already
Quote from: wolvendeer on January 12, 2010, 12:34:13 AMSounds fun. I'll definitely try to make this one.
Excellent. I haven't dropped into your DJ for a while - must do so.
Quote from: Bro on January 12, 2010, 04:39:52 AMI'd like to participate as best I can here. Thanks for the effort Bu! This sounds great. Perhaps this'd help some recognize themes in their non-lucid dreams that seem to be frequently at the tip of the tounge..but other sets of eyes might help push into view.
I hope so too. Sometimes we miss the obvious, yet others can spot it for us.
Quote from: pj on January 12, 2010, 09:37:34 AMThis sounds very engaging! I'm really looking forward to it.
Thank you.
Thanks pj. I am too. Might need some help with the admin, organising threads etc.
Quote Might need some help with the admin, organising threads etc.
Before the workshop begins, we'll give you mod powers in this forum. I'll be glad to help with whatever else you need.
Am I number 9?
Number 9?
Number 9?
We'll see how good you are, Bu..
Alright, I'll admit it.. You're very good. Looking forward to it!
Quote from: Seeker on January 15, 2010, 11:28:27 PMQuote Might need some help with the admin, organising threads etc.
Before the workshop begins, we'll give you mod powers in this forum. I'll be glad to help with whatever else you need.
Like an idiot's guide on how to use them? Seriously, thanks Seeker. I'll be in touch nearer the time.
Quote from: mu on January 16, 2010, 03:38:37 AMAm I number 9?
Number 9?
Number 9?
We'll see how good you are, Bu..
Alright, I'll admit it.. You're very good. Looking forward to it!
Excellent, this will be more the richer with you on board.
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Quote from: Moonbeam on January 16, 2010, 08:18:57 PMJust don't hit "modify" when you mean "quote".
Yeah tell me about it. I've got some kind of mental thing with those two buttons
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Hooray another workshop - sounds interesting
Quote from: Namaste on January 18, 2010, 05:09:49 AMHooray another workshop - sounds interesting
Yes I'll do my best to maintain the high standard of MM workshops.
Remember, potentially millions of people will be watching!!
I'm looking forward to this as well, there is a special relationship between emotions and dreaming, at least for me.
Wow, this sounds awesome! Count me in too!
Quote from: Seeker on January 18, 2010, 09:07:50 PMRemember, potentially millions of people will be watching!!
OK, so no pressure then!
QuoteI'm looking forward to this as well, there is a special relationship between emotions and dreaming, at least for me.
Me too, although I don't often spot the link.
Quote from: Naiya on January 19, 2010, 12:19:39 AMWow, this sounds awesome! Count me in too!
Great. Looking forward to your contributions too, Naiya.
I'm looking forward to this.
Oh, this sounds interesting, I shall participate! Even though school starts the 2nd, so may not be daily.
Quote from: Burned up on January 19, 2010, 09:25:57 AMOK, so no pressure then!
Wasn't that the line on Galaxy Quest when Tommy first flew the NSEA-Protector out of space-dock?
Quote from: Alex Lou on January 19, 2010, 11:15:17 PMI'm looking forward to this.
Good, so am I
Quote from: Walms on January 19, 2010, 11:36:23 PMOh, this sounds interesting, I shall participate! Even though school starts the 2nd, so may not be daily.
Yes, how could you possibly do school daily when there's some dream stuff going on?
Quote from: Seeker on January 20, 2010, 05:11:48 PMQuote from: Burned up on January 19, 2010, 09:25:57 AMOK, so no pressure then!
Wasn't that the line on Galaxy Quest when Tommy first flew the NSEA-Protector out of space-dock?
I knew I'd heard it somewhere before. Oh. Haha. I get it now!
May i Join in at the last minute! This will be my first ever workshop attendance. I promise to behave
Quote from: miss_maya on January 29, 2010, 09:45:23 AMMay i Join in at the last minute! This will be my first ever workshop attendance. I promise to behave
Not last minute until 23:59 on 1 Feb! Yes and you are most welcome. The workshop works best if we have as many dreamers as possible.
Oh, I shall so join Anything by BU has to be good!
Are we there yet?
One more day? Hurry up!
Quote from: Lucidbulbs on January 30, 2010, 11:43:33 PMOh, I shall so join Anything by BU has to be good!
(blush)
Nice to see you back in action, LB.
Quote from: mu on January 31, 2010, 02:23:18 AMAre we there yet?
One more day? Hurry up!
The best things in life are worth waiting for
whines expectantly and drools a little
Wait! Waaaiit..
Lol, they take to a whole new level..
Count me in!
Quote from: Super Duck on January 31, 2010, 01:42:13 PMCount me in!
Super.
(Now, where did I put those notes...)
I would like to join too
Just under 12 hours (for me)? Count me in, should be interesting. I don't usually put much thought into my dreams.
Quote from: Specialis Sapientia on January 31, 2010, 03:59:52 PMI would like to join too
Looking forward to engaging with you, SS.
Quote from: Sean999 on January 31, 2010, 04:05:08 PMJust under 12 hours (for me)? Count me in, should be interesting. I don't usually put much thought into my dreams.
Well strictly speaking 3.5 hours for me at the moment but I can assure you nothing apart from the intro I've just posted will be there for 12, perhaps 18 hours or more as I have a day job to do. But I'll attempt to quietly post the first part when I get to work at 8am my time. (3am or earlier for those in the US).
Oh, and this isn't just about thinking
Just in case anyone's not noticed, the workshop is now starting in the "Engaging with Dreams" child board. Please look there for more info.
i'm in, if your still taking people
Quote from: arliatis on February 01, 2010, 09:34:07 AMi'm in, if your still taking people
Yup, no deadlines really so plenty of time. I see you've got started.
Note to others - It gets trickier after Part 2 on Wednesday to join in, but not impossible. best get started now!