To The Best Of Our Knowledge In Your Dreams
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May 24, 2025 Rubin Naiman, a clinical psychologist specializing in sleep and dreams, joins forces with Roz Chast, a cartoonist renowned for her dream-themed memoir, Kelly Bulkeley, a researcher on the spirituality of dreaming, and Annabel Abbs-Streets, a writer exploring creativity born from sleeplessness. They dive deep into how embracing our dreams can enhance self-awareness and human connections. From combating the dream loss crisis to unraveling the spiritual significance of dreams, this lively conversation unveils the transformative potential of our night selves.
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Rubin Naiman's Transformative Dream
- Rubin Naiman shared a vivid dream where his deceased father appeared in disguise as a pursuer.
- The dream symbolized transformation of psychological darkness into growth.
Dream Loss Is Silent Epidemic
- There's a silent epidemic of REM sleep deprivation causing cultural dream loss.
- Dreaming acts as endogenous psychotherapy and down-regulates negative emotions.
Improving Dreams Through Habit
- Keep a regular sleep schedule to improve dream quality.
- Engage in dream journaling or join dream groups to build empathy and deepen connection.