Electric Dreams Vol 6.4 April 1999

EDITORS NOTES.

Richard Wilkerson rcwilk@dreamgate.com

Welcome to Electric Dreams, the voice of the dreaming in Cyberspace. This voice is a multiple and speaks this month from many sources:

What causes nightmares? Are they about unresolved dark material in the unconscious, are they about life tasks we are fleeing, are they just something that happens to sensitive people or was it the pizza we had for dinner? Linda Magallon explores some of the current thinking in this area and attempts to expand on the multiplicity of levels involved.

Dream inspired artist Rita Abrams has found a wealth of ideas and wisdom by watching her dreams. In an interview by Lars Spivock, Rita reveals some of these inspiring dreams and how they have influenced not only her Emmy award winning productions, but her personal life as well. Be sure to read the "Interviews Rita Abrams" where she reminds us of the value of paying attention to our dreams.

Lars Spivock continues to expand on the value and use of dreams in a special article on finding wisdom in dreams for the year 2000. From how to recall and catch your dream to catching and harnessing the significant symbols, Lars lead you on both a personal and collective experience in "Dreaming in the Millennium".

Speaking of dream attention, if you have questions about dreams and dreaming, the Association for the Study of Dreams has an ongoing 24hr bulletin board. Read about the dream titans that visit there and learn about the new host Jean Campbell.

If you find the dream movement exciting and would like to spend your life exploring and researching dreams, but haven't a clue as how to start, you will want to read my "So You Want a Career in the Field of Dreams?" article. This starter article will give you an idea of how a lot of other people got into the field of dreams and what is involved.

Whether you would like a regional dream workshop, and international conference or a dream get- away in Bermuda, The Global Dreaming News has the scoop for you. Peggy Coats has an international network of the best online and offline events in dreams. And if you have news to share, send it to Peggy at pcoats@dreamtree.com 

If you haven't stopped by the DreamTree ( http://www.dreamtree.com  ) lately you may be in for a big surprise. Not only is the site graphically a delight to visit, but you will find new forums for discussion of dreams, a delightful Bay Area Dreamworkers Group Forum and many other new delights. If you are in any way interested in the dream movement, this site is not to be missed! And if you have news to share, send it to Peggy at pcoats@dreamtree.com 

And finally, our dreams. These dream come from all parts of the world to Electric Dreams and we publish them along with comments, just as literature and critical theory are published as valid texts. Bob Krumhansl has a editorial for you and has organized this months dreams and comments into easily understandable categories. Be sure to read the DREAM section.

Richard Wilkerson
rcwilk@dreamgate.com