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Hi Reader, So many of us have lost connection to our ancestors. Some of us have lost our names, our land, and our spiritual practices. And all of us are struggling in one way or another with belonging in the 21st century. It’s a time of deep loneliness and disconnection, and even dreamwork can reinforce that separation if we only treat the dream as my dream, rather than our dream. That's why I'm inviting you to join me for a collective journey that may forever transform the way you experience the world and find belonging. So I'm excited to be teaming up with Dream Portal faculty Natasha Bolvin for a 5 week experiential workshop on ancestral dreamwork. The exploration will take us into the cycle of harvest festivals -- precisely the time the ancestors are stirring the most, and also not coincidentally the time we need the most support in dealing with family drama that kicks up in the process! In short, it's a great time for inviting well ancestors to our imaginal space. This course is especially for dreamers who are aching for a deeper connection to their own forgotten authentic selves. By applying our ancestral dreamwork methodology, you'll establish a new sense of belonging in your body, your relationships, and community. We will give you the tools to hone your skills as an ancestral Dreamworker so you can safely and sustainably call big dreams, receive ancestral support, and heal that ancient part of yourself that has had to hide to survive in the modern world.
May you sleep well and dream strong! Ryan D. Hurd, founder of the Dream Portal and Dream Studies Press |
I help folks play with their dreams (the sleeping kind) for self-knowledge, healing and spiritual growth. With a background in consciousness studies and archaeology, my expertise is in dreams at the intersections of culture, cosmos and ecology. Let's court the mysteries together!
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