Active Dreaming: Journeying Beyond Self-Limitation to a Life of Wild Freedom

Robert Moss has written more than a few books on dreaming, but I think no one will disagree that this is one of the best, if not THE best. I've read, I think, all of the previous ones, and this one takes one a good deal further along the road. I've already incorporated some of the techniques in this book into my dream practice, which was already heavily influenced by the previous ones.His take on lucid dreaming was of great interest. It's very very hard to take control of ones nighttime dreams, and Moss seems to consider this both unnecessary and of potential harm. I've had some great lucid dreams, the greatest being triggered on spiritual journeys to "power places", specifically Teotihuacan and Lake Titicaca. Those were great and empowering dreams, but going into dreaming from an awakened state with accompanying shamanic drumming, or just a really powerful spontaneous daydream are also empowering ways to dream.If the reader is not conversant with this world he or she will probably be amazed at the nonchalance with which Moss describes shared or communal dreams. The first time I shared in such a dream it completely shattered what was left of my mainstream worldview. By pre-arrangement I met my friend Nicole on top of the Pyramid of the Sun, a place with which we were both familiar. The plan was to merge the hands of our energy bodies, which we did, but then I was filled with a feeling of joy and peace which transcended my expectations. Later I called her and told her what I had felt. She cracked up. I exclaimed, "You merged completely." She said, "I couldn't help myself." There it is. We met by prearrangement, but she did something totally unexpected and I got it immediately.Don't want to go on too long about personal experiences, except that they are available to all, and Moss can teach you how to get there.

This book could have just as easily been called "Community Dreaming", and therein lies its strength. I see it as a sequel to one of his previous books "The Three Only Things: Tapping the Power of Dreams, Coincidence, and Imagination". Where that book gave the individual a useful toolkit for opening themselves up to the deeper workings of the multidimensional universe, "Active Dreaming" sets the stage for taking those personal journeys out into the community. This is of great importance. In doing so, Robert is gently helping people reach out to and create something he calls, "The Place of the Lion". What is the Place of the Lion? Through one of the stories Robert tells he shows that it is a place of "wild freedom" where a person can see past the limiting consensual hallucinations which have placed cages around and bars around what humanity thinks is possible.The book is filled with inspiring stories and practical exercises. Personally, my favorite section is the appendix, "Dreamland: Documents of a Possible Future." This dreamland has nothing to do with Area 51 (thank goodness), but shows a neutral society, or "Switzerland of the Mind" which has come into existence after a technological Singularity wreaks soul loss and ecocide across the planet. The Priestess-Scientists who guide this community are using the power of dreams to help repair the planet. This book will certainly benefit those who take the time to not only read it, but work with the material laid out in its pages. It is accessible to the beginner in dreamwork, while also giving some new games to the frequent fliers who have already been playing at this stuff for awhile. Coming from one of my favorite publishers, the dream elucidated between these covers really does give a road map to a new world.

When I started my own journey of becoming a dreamer my life began to open up in unexpected ways. I learned new ways of living and I began to move toward a life that I wanted and cared about deeply. When I encountered Robert's active dreaming approach my relationship to dreaming shifted into higher gear. My moonstruck artist side loved the way that my imagination broadened and deepened. My practical engineer side loved the way that Robert taught me to test my experience and explore my dream worlds. But all the parts of me loved the way that Robert showed me techniques for getting at the energy of my dreaming and using it out in our waking world. This is great stuff! You already have many of the tools you need and Robert will show you many effective ways to wield them for the benefit of yourself and those around you.Robert is a masterful story teller and an impeccable scholar and historian. He uses those abilities to draw a picture for you of some aspect of dreaming or imagination and then the teacher and explorer side shows you new approaches that have been tested by himself and the many dreamers he works with. I love the subtitle of the book but if it were my choice I'd add something about bringing passion and unlimited adventure into that life of wild freedom. Live your dreams for a while and let your imagination blossom and grow. If you are a dreamer and ready to dive deeper you owe it to yourself to investigate Robert's books and this is an excellent one to start with or to carry forward your own wild adventures. Dream well!

Great book, fantastic resource.

Arrived as advertised, great book.

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Very good book in excellent condition. Also arrived on time. Thank you

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