5 comments about Lucid Dreams in 30 Days, Second Edition: The Creative Sleep Program.

1. I have several points about this book. It certainly does work, although I have never finished the book being not dedicated or constant enough in my energy. It takes work, as it should, and some of the exercises aren't practical to say the least.
   The comment about the authors not being legitimate researchers, well, all I can say is the exercises are very effective if you can actually stick to them so legitimate or not, they've got something right.
   The main thing about lucid dreaming exercises that I think the book can't or doesn't help with, is that you don't get any spiritual guidance with it, and some dreams I have had have really made me wonder if thats something you need. There is a "realness" too it where I feel that I am navigating in foreign lands without a map. It depends how you view things, but for me it has called a lot into question.
   However, I think its an excellent book and with determination is definately effective.



2. I only ever read half of this book and about a week after I put it down I began to have lucid dreams by using some of the suggested techniques it described. On average i'll get a lucid dream each week, one technique in this book that worked instantly for me was the abililty to recall dreams by keeping a dream journal by your bedside.
   
   If your looking to have lucid dreams fast I recommend this practical book, it does not bog you down in theory and has day by day exercises for you to follow. This book worked very well for me and I did'nt even finish it! I remember having my first lucid dream and it was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had.
   
   I remember reading that you should rub your hands together in a dream. I do this straight away as soon as I realise I am dreaming, not only does this prolong my dreams but it makes them so unbelievably realistic.



3. For one I don't ussually give online blog reviews, especially book reviews. However, I have become extremely intrigued and obssessed with lucid dreams. This book is the prequel to my obsession. After I had my first lucid dream by accident, which by coincidence is actually the strongest lucid dream I ever had to date, I decided I needed to look into this. When researching online this 30 day program is ONE of the things I saw first, and non-coincedently caught my eye the most.
   What it comes down to is that this book makes it appear, by the title, that lucid dreaming can be obtained on a set schedule. If you were hoping that this is the case I am sorry becuase it doesn't work like that. Ever since my experience I have been trying to train myself to become lucid in my dreams upon command. I have been trying for about six months. At this point I have about two (remembered) lucid dreams a week (which is below my desired).
   Since the book, that you are reading a review about, was my first read on lucid dreams, apparantly it doesn't work like it says.
   After failing this books program, at about 6 days in, I gave up. I didn't even think about lucid dreaming anymore, but, then:), I had another natural occurance. So I became obssessed, read everything that interest me on the internet about lucid dreams, which came out to about 90 pages of print outs (only meant to be impressive to a begginer or novice oneironaut:) ). Upon my research I found much information about such a unique science.
   The most interesting thing I found is that lucid dreaming is uncharted. There are very few people involved in the exploration of awake dreams, but, ironicaly, is obtainable by 99.9 percent of the population. The percentage meaning the only people that can't lucid dream are the people that can't completely understand what a dream is, or can't even remember their dreams (but you can even enhance your dream recall).
   When researching I learned so much, and plan to learn much more. However, if you want a book that will give you a core of the information you need to know, read the standard, "Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming," by Stephen Laberge.
   Even though I shoot this 30 day program down it doesn't mean I don't think you should get it. I think "Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming" only gives you a generalization of all the common lucid dreaming knowledge. One should go beyond that, because the "already established" science of lucid dreaming is actually muy pequeno:)
   My blabber must come to an end, so, in conclusion, "Lucid Dreams in 30 Days : The Creative Sleep Program" is a gimmick. There is no way to know how long it will take you to achieve your lucid goals, but you can achieve them. "Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming," by Stephen Laberge, is probably the best start, but is definetly not the entirity in the lucid dreaming world. To credit this book it has taught me many lucid dreaming techniques that I have never read anywhere else, including online.



4. This book has been very important to me. I have been interested in altered states of consciousness for as long as I can remember, and have read many books and attended many lectures and workshops on various altered states. I began doing the exercises in this book not long after it was published, and I have also done Harary and Weintraub's "free flight program" for out of body experiences.
   
   The exercises in this book helped me to induce the lucid dream state, and I recommend it whenever someone asks me about lucid dreams. So when a friend who is interested in dreams told me that her new year's resolution was to begin a dream journal, I suggested that she buy this book. She looked it up on Amazon and brought my attention the two most recent reviews, which are negative, and which I feel compelled to address:
   
   First, there is an understandable misunderstanding about the meaning of "in 30 Days" in the titles of the books in this series. Each of the books contains 30 exercises, to be done one per day, at whatever pace the reader chooses. As I recall, the authors state this in the beginning of each book.
   
   I don't remember the instructions to wear layers of garish costume jewelry to a company picnic, etc., but I do know for certain that a very important part of inducing the lucid dream state - and the out of body state - is surprising your consciousness and subconscious. I don't know why, but experiencing and perceiving in ways that are completely different from what you are used to can trigger these types of experiences.
   
   Finally, I find it strange that the last two reviews (and some others in the more distant past) trash this book so vehemently and then so glowingly refer readers to LaBerge's Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming. It seems like someone has an agenda here - either for Dr. LaBerge or against Dr. Harary and Ms. Weintraub - which is silly. And by saying this, I do not mean to disparage Dr. LaBerge's work; it is just very different from Dr. Harary's and Ms. Weintraub's, mainly in that Dr. LaBerge offers a lot of technical information and encourages the use of devices to induce the lucid dream state. While Dr. Harary and Ms. Weintraub's book is also based on scientific research, as well as historical research, it is much easier for the lay public to understand, and the exercises can be done without having to purchase special devices. Maybe some people feel more comfortable having special accessories, but I think that just adds unnecessary complications and expense, and find Harary and Weintraub's approach more empowering. They aren't trying to gather a following and the methods they describe - many dating back to ancient times - are fun and easy ... and they work.



5. I really think a person needs to read a more in depth book on lucid dreaming before they buy this book. This book does touch on quite a few aspects of lucid dreaming in a condensed type of way, and even covers ones that aren't found in other books. This can be good for some people, and bad for others. It all depends on one's personality.
   
   I found it helpful, in that it gives you lessons that you need to complete. This feels like having someone standing over you, making sure you complete your homework. A good book for procrastinators!?
   
   For what you pay for it, and what you get out of it, I say its a buy.

5 comments about Take a Nap! Change Your Life..

1. HOW THIS BOOK HELPED ME:
   
   This book has made a big impact on how I view my study time. Medical school is difficult and exhausting. If I attend all my lectures, eat three meals day, maintain good hygiene, commute to/from the university and get 7 hours of sleep, I only have 3 hours on the weekdays to study. I used to hardly be able to keep my eyes open during that study time and I couldn't remember anything I studied.
   
   After reading Take a Nap! Change your life, I have the skills to use napping as part of my study routine. I used to feel guilty when I napped because I thought I was wasting valuable study time. I was just too tired to study. Now I plan naps into my study schedule and it is amazing how much better I recall everything. My test scores in Pathology have improved an average of 8 points since I started napping and my scores keep improving despite no other changes to my study routine. If you subtract out my naps, I'm actually studying less but getting better grades! As I prepare for my USMLE Step 1 Board Exam, consolidating memories and enhancing recall is especially important. I now consider napping a study skill and regular naps are part of my board prep study schedule. Naps have truly changed my life.
   
   HOW THIS BOOK CAN HELP YOU:
   
   I recommend this book to all students, but especially medical students. A career in medicine means long hours and years of sleep deprivation. This book will help you understand why naps are essential for peak performance on tests and review highlights of sleep research. You will learn what stages of sleep are most important for recalling massive amounts of detail and how to maximize those stages of sleep in your naps. You will learn the essential skills of napping for maximum memory and how to create a personalized nap for your individual needs.
   
   Most importantly, the knowledge you gain from this book will also improve your ability to provide quality patient care. The vignettes emphasize how naps can improve all aspects of life. I can already see how naps would be a beneficial part of a therapeutic plan for patients with anxiety, obesity, depression, sexual dysfunction, headaches, sleeping disorders, diabetes, substance dependence, or heart disease.
   
   A WELL ORGANIZED, EASY, QUICK READ WHEN TIME IS A PRECIOUS COMMODITY:
   
   I know that it is hard to find time for recreational reading in medical school. Fortunately, your time investment will be well rewarded by way naps will change your life. The book is written in succinct short chapters so you don't even have to use a bookmark. You'll be amazed how easy this book is to read. It is especially refreshing after studying dense med school textbooks such as Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Seventh Edition.
   
   Take a Nap! Change your life has very reader friendly lay-out. It is printed in good sized font with attention to white space. Figures are clear and simple to understand. Important concepts are bolded. It is easy to navigate for specific information as well.
   
   I highly recommend this book. I hope that you will start napping and benefit from this book as much as I have.



2. The book provided a simple overview of the stages of napping and some sample plans for incorporating naps into your day. There was too much time spent on justifying napping for my taste (I'm already a believer) and not enough concrete information about how to plan your nap around individual schedules.



3. This book is not for you if you already know a lot about sleep research AND you don't feel at all guilty about the idea of taking a nap when you're dragging. Also, as one reviewer pointed out, it won't give you a magic plan to make your boss decide that naps are actually good for the company; it's not everything to everybody. BUT... I'm in love with this book anyway!
   
   I listened to Dement's book "The Promise of Sleep" a few years back on tape, but never thought about how little attention there is to daytime napping (as opposed to nighttime sleep and sleep problems). If you're sluggish and crave pick-me-ups (chocolate, caffeine, etc.) in the afternoon, this book may be the "ah ha" moment like it was for me. How come we exercise, take supplements, practice "sleep hygiene", try not to eat carb-laden lunches, and more, but we never think about taking naps? Why not give in, rather than fighting the urge?
   
   I've been trying afternoon naps for about 3 weeks now, and for me, it's been like hitting the "reset" button on the day and getting a fresh start. It really seems like the missing piece; it's weird that it's so simple (and yet so culturally forbidden). I can't wait to tell my doctor what a difference such a simple solution has made.
   
   The only trick is figuring out how not to wake up groggy, which the book doesn't cover in great depth. I'm looking forward to checking out the author's postings, and also reading "Power Sleep" by Maas (which gets pretty good reviews), to see if they add details to this book's impassioned plea and conscise intro.
   
   The writing style is really lively, and typos are blessedly absent. It's a refreshing change from the self-published books these days in which the author thought he or she could save money by skipping an editor, since he or she can write "real great," thank you very much!
   
   Finally, for what it's worth: The author comes across as someone who would be inspiring to be around; one of those people who has fallen in love with science and with using it to make the world a better place. Aside from the personal impact the book can have, it's just encouraging to know that there are people like that out there.



4. I loved the book - it was worth every penny spent - enjoyable read, interesting stories intertwined, great educational tool to promote good sleep, health, wellness and especially to eliminate stigmas about napping. Thank you Ms. Mednick.



5. Take a Nap was exactly what I was looking for. A very good, simple explanation of the stages of sleep and what happens in each stage; answers to common questions; several mini case studies of people in various situations and how they worked the proper amount and type of sleep into their schedules.

5 comments about New Moon Astrology: The Secret of Astrological Timing to Make All Your Dreams Come True.

1. As the title suggests, the information found in this inspirational and down-to-earth book shows the everyday person how to make the most of each of the 12 New Moon placements.

   There is a chapter devoted to using the New Moon to let go of unwanted unconscious habits. As well as this there is another technique based on your personal 11th House that I found interesting and potentially beneficial to anyone who wanted to try it.

   Everything you need, apart from your personalised birth chart, is found within New Moon Astrology. If you don't have your own chart the book even includes an Internet address where you will be able to draw it up for free! This is the only item you will need to utilise the methods she suggests to make the most of the New Moon symbolism on a personal note.

   To get the most out of New Moon Astrology you will need a basic understanding of astrological principles. For example, being familiar with concepts such as houses and cusps would be good, as well as being able to convert time zones comfortably would be handy too.

   The book also goes into exploring the Moon's Nodes and how they can help you.

   Personally I find the theories found within this book make astrological sense and I intend on trying some of Spiller's suggestions to see what happens!




2. Jan Spiller is a genius: she's demonstrated to us mere mortals how to use the power of the New Moon, as well as the strengths of our individual astrology, to effect constructive change in our lives. And it works! I have a New Moon journal, and with the help of this book, I craft my Wish List once a month. This is it! Do you want to change your life for the better? Then add this book to your library, and USE IT! Don't forget to visit Jan's web site http://www.janspiller.com.



3. I fell for all the great reviews. I got the book and tried writing down my wishes and or intentions every month on the new moon for months. Even had my husband try it and guess what? Were still wishing! Save your money!



4. this book is a must for all jan spiller fans. this book contains great information in detail on how the new moon works as well as what to wish for. A+



5. I have loved and used this book for the past year. I would reccomend it to anyone interested in Astrology.

5 comments about Conscious Dreaming: A Spiritual Path for Everyday Life.

1. Although all Robert Moss books are wonderful, Conscious Dreaming is one of my favoites. Moss is by far my favorite dream author. The book is fascinating, easy to read, and very informative. It contains excellent istructions for beginners as well as experienced dreamers. Not only do I remember more dreams after reading this book, now but I can use them more effectively to guide me through life. My life is richer and more meaningful.
   The only thing that has helped my dreaming more than this book are Robert Moss workshops, which make this book come alive! Moss is so obviously not in this for the money. After doing a dozen or so workshops I can tell that his teaching and writing come so passionately from his heart. He writes and teaches because he truly believes in helping others with dreaming- it's his calling. Other dream teachers in the field honor,recognize and hightly respect him as a pioneer in the field. He has synthesized dream work like no one else. I enthusiastically look forward to future dream books by Moss and highly recommend this one to you.



2. Having read a lot of books about dreams, I think Robert Moss' classic "Conscious Dreaming" is arguably the best on the market. Moss implores the reader to go beyond just recording and working with dreams. Mr. Moss' focus is on Shamanic Dreaming; the ability to consciously explore and practically use time in the dreamspace to solve problems while awake. If the dreamer can do just a little of what Moss describes, he / she will grow by leaps and bounds as a human being.



3. A good "how to" book. Very helpful if you want to learn to remember, journal & analyze your dreams. Since I read this book, my life has changed--I have experienced or remembered messages from ancestors and healings. When you wake up in the morning you cannot always remember that dream; it is right on the tip of your brain, but you just cannot remember. This book will help you reach in and "get it".



4. I've always been interested in dreams and their interpretation regarding everyday life. I agree with Moss regarding using dreams to understand your life. He gives sound examples of how to recall your dreams upon waking, and I have been doing this for years with good results. The book is filled with useful exercises for visualization to aid with creativity, life's messages and healing of self.



5. Conscious Dreaming is really in-depth--it takes you to all the places you want to go, without making you feel insignificant because you can't (or don't want to) control your dreams. The title is apt, since the goal of dreamwork is to be aware, not hyper-vigilant. It touches on Shamanic themes and provides a lot of inspiration and advice for getting more deeply in-touch with personal issues: those needs and wants that can escape everyday living. A must-read!

5 comments about The Emerging DreamHealer.

1. I have read all of Adam's books and have gone to Canada to see him. His message is great. Energy medicine is coming and he makes it possible to explore and learn it. Adam is a fantastic presenter, writer and is introducing us to a new paradigm of healing.



2. This is a wonderful book for people who would like to know about energy or distant healing or for people who already practice different types of healing and are looking for additional ideas that they can incorporate. The information in this book is presented in a very simple, clear and easy to read manner. One of the exceptional benefits of this book is a set of 50 or so images provided for visualization. Also, suggestions about different symptoms/diseases are very helpful.



3. I placed a critical of Adam McLeod's book and it was rejected by Amazon. If you have doubts as to the authenticity of Dreamhealer's claims, I suggest that you do a Google search and decide for yourself.
   
   Nobody has confirmed any of Adam's claims, and that includes the claims that he cured individuals of cancer over the telephone.



4. Perfect information for anyone interested in healing. Adam has been given a gift to guide us all to explore our own healing journeys, he shows us that we can all do a lot more than we are aware of. An excellent book, easy to understand and follow.



5. Adam serves as a role model for all of us. He allows us to remember that we are an extension of God just as our beloved Ascended Masters have shared many times over. No human can treat another human, animal or any form of energy any better than they treat themselves. Skeptics who use the word fraud are individuals who choose to remain in the darkness of fear and most are educated from books based on others perceptions called the Medical Profession. Conventional medicine is purely that, 3rd dimensional based mentalities which have very little to do with medicine at all.
   Doctors do not heal, they were orginally respected individuals who assisted another into temporary transitions of in-balance. Every human and animal has the ability to heal and re-create themselves each earth based second. This planet is changing and let the truth come in without interruptions. Thank you all for trusting what truly is God.

5 comments about Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child.

1. I found this book very informative and helpful. This book gave me the courage to let my daughter cry herself to sleep. She's a wonderful napper and night sleeper now, with hardly any crying.



2. This book may contain good information about babies and their sleep habits, but I wouldn't know because I couldn't follow a word of it. Maybe it's just my lack of sleep and "baby brain", but I found the book disorganized and hard to follow. It is also riddled with alarming warning messages with little explanation. I wish the author had a better editor or a co-author because there might be some good information here.



3. We have three children 8,4 and 3. We read this book when someone recommended it for our first child's sleeping problems. Since our oldest was 3 months old ALL of our children have had succesful sleeping patterns. They all go to sleep awake and always have, they all have the "natural" wake times (ie. around 3:00 am) and because of this book they soothe themselves back to sleep. How awesome is that! Do your babies wake up from there naps screaming crying? That is a sign that they are NOT well rested. My 4 and 3 year olds still take naps EVERY day 2-3 hours and still go to sleep 8:30 pm every night. Children have to have success in everything they do so they will continue to do it. This gives the success to the child and takes the fear out of a lot of sleeping problems. Read this great book with an open mind. When the Dr. says 3 days to form a new habit, it is unbelieveable that is exactly what happens. I have friends that state "my kids just do not need that much sleep" or "you just have kids that sleep more than mine", it is a learned HABIT just like a LACK OF SLEEP is a learned HABIT. Great book, cannot say enough.



4. Thank goodness we got this book. I never ever thought the sleepless nights would end. But, they did. It was a little confusing for us because we had to tackle three problems at once. We had to transition to crib, get the baby to fall asleep on her own, and stay asleep. Read it! It makes sense and it works.



5. This book is terribly confusing. The author switches between ages without warning. I makes it hard to understand if the information given is for an older infant or a newborn. This book just needs a better structure.

5 comments about The Book of the Law/Liber Al Vel Legis.

1. 
   I first read the Book of the Law in a soft cover edition and found it
   to be a very focused occult text, with its own interesting and orginal
   words of power. The hard cover edition enhances the occult sense and feel
   of this book, I consider it the Grimoire edition. An interesting aspect of
   Aiwass is that a later occult author, Robert Morga channeled a Grimoire
   called the Grimoire of the Demon Ewaz. In my opinion, Ewaz is the same
   Aiwass in the Book of The Law, and in the later Grimoire reveals very
   interesting channeled magick. Both these books should be in the
   library of occultists.



2. The Book of the Law by Aleister Crowley is an insightful look into the mystery man himself. Seeing himself as a prophet of the New Age, he releases a private revelation he received while channeling with the spirit world. The revelation mirrors his own distrust of the direction taken by the masses toward world leaders and their quest for peace and order. The message that comes across is that each person must seek enlightenment in order to achieve true peace. Likewise, the people who look toward governments for a sense of security are only fooling themselves.
   
   As found in other writings by Mr. Crowley, the verbage is overly mystical and intended more for the followers of Qabbalistic studies than the general populace. Outside of this, it is a rather quick read; however, if does lend itself to multiple readings in order for the reader to search out the deeper meanings behind the work. I do recommend it for students of the famed occultist as it does show his concerns about the future and the role of the occult. As for those who have not read his earlier works, the reader will find himself being perplexed by the author's general attitude toward those who do not have his expertise in esoteric studies.



3. This is a great text that is as odd as it is beautiful. I really love reading it, and it is both thought provoking and spooky at times. AC really should have had more commentary in this, but I understand why there isn't any. You can read it on line, but nothing beats having it handy for any time that you'd like to read or refer to it.



4. This book is purportedly a diatribe from a spirit being. Perhaps so, but clearly not a high level, godly, spirit. Hence there are instructions to Crowley to destroy his enemies, show them no mercy, and so on. The entity also requires blood sacrifices (including the blood of young children) among other strange anachronistic rituals. But this is not Yahweh of the Old Testament. Apparently, this particular spirit exerted some influence over the ancient Egyptians, and is now resentful that he is no longer in vogue.
   
   This communication or channeling is all about creating negative energy for purposes that promote a certain agenda. Crowley was its willing victim. No doubt he received a few secrets and magic tips in return for his co-operation. But he didn't make the world a better place for it....



5. The heart of Crowley's thinking boils down to "Do what you will." This is coterminous with "we are god" and "the truth is in you" and "trust in your heart." Crowley was a bit of a megalomaniac and indulged in flights of ecstasy about being the originator of this phrase, even claiming to be a better poet than Yeats. Or is it Aiwas that is a better poet than Yeats? After all, Crowley claims that this book was dictated by an angel named Aiwas. In either case, Crowley and Aiwas must be lying since Rabelais is the author of the phrase "Do what you will." "Do what you will" or "fay çe que vouldras" was the rule of the fictional Abbey of Thélème in the classic satire Gargantua by Rabelais. The many different origins of this book given by Crowley reminds me of the occultist Joseph Smith, who also made different accounts of the origin of the book of mormon. The writing is quite ridiculous. And its obsession over English 101 phrases mixed with nonsense gives credence to Crowley's caveat which can be rephrased a la Forrest Gump: "Stupid is as stupid does." Tell Nuit to put some clothes on: no wonder Crowley couldn't dictate any clear phrases. Alternatively, tell Aiwas to get some lessons on basic sentence structure and grammar. "Love" is supposed to underlie "do what you will," yet all religious, especially Christians, are condemned in this book. Hmmm, that sounds like Joseph Smith too when he was told "all of their creeds were an abomination in His sight, that those professors were all corrupt" (PEARL OF GREAT PRICE, JS2:17-19). It seems trashing all that went before and making up your own stuff and claiming spirit guides as the source was the trend of 19th century cultists. If "love" is so important, this book contradicts itself. And Crowley contradicts himself since his hatred of ethnics and Christians belies "love." Quite inconsistent. And why he hates juwes, I have no idea, since the source of all his occultism is the cabala. Compare the biblical inspiration. The Bible is inspired by men over several thousand years that are in complete agreement. The heart of the ten commandments, which "do what thou wilt" is an impoverished rival, is love God with your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself. For, if we loved God perfectly, and loved our neighbor perfectly, we wouldn't lie, cheat, steal, murder, and so on. Jesus reaffirmed this to the juwes who held instead to the Babylonian code of Hammurabi "an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth." Matthew 5:38-42. And the Apostle Paul reaffirmed this when he said that if we have no love, our faith and hope is nothing. 1 Corinthians 13. This is what St. Augustine meant when he said, "love and do as you please." (Sermon on the Epistle of St.. John, 7:8) However, due to sin, which is lawlessness, which is violating the commandments, which is violation of the love of God and love of man and "desiring to be like gods," mankind cannot "love and do as he pleases." We don't exercise such love and so fall short of the commandments and thus are condemned by the commandments. Instead, we need redemption from Jesus Christ who will transform our hearts to be more and more like him, delivering us from the penalty of sin, which is eternal damnation, delivering us from the affects of sin, as we grow in holiness, and delivering us from the presence of sin, at the final resurrection of the dead. Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins on the cross. That's why it is called "substitutionary" atonment. The wonderful consistency of the Old to New Testaments was becuase it was a story told twice: the sacrifices and lambs blood and symbols and so on in the Old Testament were a shadow or type of things to come; namely, Christ's death on the cross. Believe on Jesus Christ and confess to Him your sins, and don't listen to Crowley. Trust me, where he is now, he probably wishes he could recant.

1 comments about No More Sleepless Nights Workbook.

1. Great help for learning to deal with sleep apnea! Highly recommend the workbook instead of the "basic" book-workbook more helpful, and I found I did NOT need the accompanying book since it covers the same material.

5 comments about Dream Dictionary: An A to Z Guide to Understanding Your Unconscious Mind.

1. This book has been right on the money when it comes to interpreting my dreams, and I love the detail and history of dreams for different cultures, since so much of what we dream is drawn from icons of our subconscious.



2. In searching for a replacement for my other dream book, this one looked promising at first. It is lacking in so many common topics I couldn't believe it. It is also written in so many choppy sentences it was annoying. My search continues for a well organized and complete dream book. This one is going back.



3. I thought the book would have different interpretations than it did. I was disappointed.



4. This is not the best dream book to purchase especially if you are a person that has them all the time. I have found out that God talks through dream if you just pay attention to them closely.



5. This book maybe too basic to be of much scientific value.And there are no pictures or charts presented.I would read it as a supplement to one's more advanced 'dream interpretation' books.There are no 'goose feet' or annotations listed.Yet,there is an advanced bibliography at the conclusion.This dream book is a good introductary primer for understanding your soma symbolism.

5 comments about Dancing the Dream: The Seven Sacred Paths Of Human Transformation (Religion and Spirituality).

1. Sams book certainly provides the reader with much material to ponder. It's definitely not the type of book to be read in one sitting and it's not a real "page turner". Instead, the truths Ms. Sams explores are best digested slowly. Perhaps this is most appropriate since she is describing a spiritual journey that lasts a lifetime and more. The diagrams are helpful.



2. I believe this statement reflects Jamie's chief goal for this book: this statement is listed in the authors note, preceeding the text. I don't think it is possible to draw a universal map of consciousness applicable to all humans. The chief reason being is that some folks never get past the 1st commandment let alone rise to metaphysical heights described in the text. Further, unless the reader has more than a beginners background in the metaphysical - or enjoys flipping back and forth between the text and the glossary - the reading can be difficult.
   
   I gave this book five stars for what it DOES do, and that is a whole lot more than 99% of the metaphysical works I have read:
   
   It paints a picture of the onesness of all existence, even though most of existence sees itself as seperate from everything else;
   
   It bashes the notion that only enlighted earthly masters can achieve spirituality;
   
   It clearly describes the downfalls of anyone being overimpressed with their spiritual progress;
   
   It provides healers with a strong dose of reality: not to forget that therapy patients come to you because they are sick...there is pressure in them staying sick so you can make money;
   
   It confronts head on the notion that a healer can see oodles of people on end: a handful may be too many;
   
   It rightfully makes warriors out of beings immersed in the waters of daily life and it's endless tortures and misfortunes;
   
   It superbly raises these tribulations to the status of lessons, encouraging hope and joy in the struggle;
   
   It clearly points out that transformation is not a linear process;
   
   It describes this circular process as seven different paths: this description allows readers to compare, contrast, and analyze later;
   
   It describes the first hand accounts of Jamie in her path of transformation;
   
   Read the book for yourself: you can't put it down.



3. This book is easy to read, with sensible suggestions that can be incorporated into your life with relative ease.



4. Jamie Sams once again takes us on a journey through the layers of our spirit by bringing a complete understanding to the path we walk.



5. Sams is a profoundly gifted writer and spiritual teacher. I highly recommend this book to anyone on the spiritual path.