This past month I have spent a lot of time going through my old journals and old dreams. I began with 1977 and made it to 2001. I had a ceremonial burning and letting go of the stuff I didn't want to keep. I noticed themes in my dreaming. Over the years animals came and went and came back again. I was surprised by my compassion toward myself in how I processed my concerns and struggles through the years. Reading the journals gave me a good perspective of my life as it was then bringing me to now. It felt great to let go of those writings that were full of angst and no longer useful. A great release. I recommend it.

I was able to do some printing and this is a new image below. No title yet. I had a full workshop in January. It continues to be a wonderful experience for me and for the students as well. It is necessary to raise my price for the 4 day class due to the cost and quantity of the materials we use. $375.00 for 4 days. Still a bargain I think. I have space available in my March 23rd - 26th class and the April 14th - 15th & 21st - 22nd class (2 weekends) Check my web site for more details.

I have a few thoughts about dreams and dream work.

Don’t dismiss the information you get in dreams. These dream images, ideas, and thoughts are ways that your heart and soul as well as your subconscious are trying to communicate with you. I believe there is important information for you even if it’s a scary dream. Try to honor this information. When you honor your dream, by writing it down, sharing it, or drawing it, you build a trust with that source. You encourage and allow the connection to stay open and the information to continue.

Dreams can reveal what we love and desire, what we want to know, what we need to know, and what we fear. Ask for help from your dreams. You can even ask for another dream to clarify a dream or dream image that is confusing. Often when you dream of something scary your dreaming mind is trying to reveal to you something that needs your attention now and should not be ignored. It may be something minor or major but for what ever reason some part of you knows you need to deal with it. Trust your dreams.

Recently before I went to sleep I asked for help with a conflict I was having. In my dream I was watching a ceremony. A holy woman stopped in front of me and said there are three important things for you to remember:

Stay in your heart and take action from here
Remember who you really are
Trust your instincts