BY LINDA H. MASTRANGELO, LMFT The Winter Solstice is almost upon us and it is the time of deep reflection, letting go of past hurts and gearing up for the New Year to come. In the northern hemisphere, it is the shortest day of the year when the Sun is farthest south, when our anceint […]
Dreams and the Body: Ways of Seeking Sacred Wisdom
Dreams are an ancient practice going back to our ancestors millions of years ago. These dreams or ‘night visions’ were not a separate state of consciousness as we perceive them today but rather an infusion of Mind, Body and Spirit. In the modern and post modern era we are more conscious of the “waking” state […]
DREAM TIP: HOW TO START A DREAM JOURNAL
By Linda H. Mastrangelo, LMFT The ritual of dream sharing has been around for thousands of years and yet many of us miss out on the rich and wonderful messages that live there. Dreams can help us work through everyday issues, promote creativity and problem solving, even answer some of life’s most challenging questions. […]
DREAMS 101: How to remember your dreams
BY LINDA H. MASTRANGELO, MA, LMFT One of the most frequently asked questions I receive with clients is: “How can I remember my dreams? Many people believe they don’t have dreams but this is simply not true. In fact we average about five to seven dreams in a full night’s sleep! However there are many reasons […]
Come Celebrate the Fool in You (and In Your Dreams)!
By Linda H. Mastrangelo, MA, LMFT “… the fool on the hill sees the sun going down; and the eyes in his head sees the world spinning ‘round….” -from the song “Fool on the Hill”, lyrics by John Lennon All Fool’s Day may seem an innocent and lighthearted holiday but don’t be fooled. For […]
Poop Dreams
By Linda H. Mastrangelo, MA, LMFT Poop Dreams One of the more powerful ways to work with death and rebirth material is through our dreams and the practice of alchemy. This powerful process allows us to tap into that inner terrain of the soul and ultimately give us a glimpse of who we are and […]
Visitation Dreams: Why am I Dreaming of My Loved One Who Died?
by Linda H. Mastrangelo, MA, LMFT Over the years, many of my clients have shared that they have had dreams or visions of their loved one who died. Most shared dreaming had a healing effect on their lives and gave them comfort. Others shared that they were “reliving” the last moment often tied to trauma, while […]