Thinking Aloud....
"The conscious mind allows itself to be trained like a parrot, but the unconscious does not - which is why St. Augustine thanked God for not making him responsible for his dreams"
-Carl Jung
Psychology and Alchemy, 1953
The First Step in Evolving Consciousness
Projection is an unconscious process, much like digesting food or having a wound heal; it is not something we do on purpose. This process of projection causes us to perceive aspects and energies of our own being as though they existed exclusively outside ourselves and were the exclusive "property" and responsibility of others.
It is through projection that we usually gain the first conscious, relatively clear (though mistakenly attributed) glimpses of currently unconscious aspects of our own being that are pressing and clamoring for more conscious acknowledgment, recognition, and expression in our waking lives. I recently told my wife about a nightmare figure menacing me in a dream and she said that in her imagined version of the dream the monster is kind of funny, and feels like a Trickster. This is an invitation to evolving consciousness for both of us.
When we pay attention to our projections unconscious contents begin to seep and bubble up from our individual and collective unconscious depths. We become vaguely aware of them at the periphery of our conscious awareness, and through the hairline cracks in our experience of the waking world. In this completely natural and endlessly repeating drama of evolving conscious awareness we unconsciously project these newly energized elements outward onto the world and onto particular people and situations that echo the symbolic content of the pre-conscious material that is rising and thrusting itself into our field of perception.
This is the first step in the unfolding drama of evolving consciousness. The more our conscious self-awareness develops the more necessary it is for us to recognize consciously, acknowledge, and withdraw these previously unconscious projections of our own inner lives from the people and situations in the external world where we first "saw" them.
-Jeremy
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February 5-6
Mendocino, CA
Workshop
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Yurt at For the Joy of It!
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Open to all
For the Joy of It! is in a beautiful contemplative forest setting with a large yurt filled with art supplies. There is also a labyrinth always available for meditative walks. Come enjoy the natural beauty as you delve deep into the world of dreams.
Note: Workshop usually meets in the yurt, but if it is too cold we'll meet in the nearby house.
Schedule:
Friday, Feb 5, 6:30-9pm
Saturday, 9:30-4:30pm
Where:
For the Joy of It!
42341 Little Lake Road
Mendocino, CA
Cost: $130
Information and Registration:
Marilyn Hagar
NOTE: There will be second workshop at For the Joy of It! on Oct 14-15, 2016.
February 27
Kensington (Berkeley), CA
One-Day Workshop
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View from the back patio of UUCB
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Open to All
Introduction to group projective dream work. Combination of lecture, Q & A, and experiential dream work. Chance to network with others interested in doing group projective dream work.
Where:
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley (UUCB.org)
1 Lawson Rd
Kensington, CA
510/525-0302
Schedule:
9:30-5:00pm
Cost, information and registration:
March 8-April 12
Kensington (Berkeley), CA
6-Week Group
6-Week Projective Dream Work group.
Schedule: Tuesday nights, 7-9:30pm
Where:
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley UUCB.org 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
510/525-0302
Cost, information and registration: Contact Lonnie Moseley
 March 26 Petaluma, CA One-Day Workshop |
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Downtown Petaluma
About 45 min north of San Francisco
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Open to all
There is usually a wonderful mix of experienced and "newbies." A time to work some volunteered dreams, ask questions, and connect with fellow dreamers.
Fills up fast, so reserve your space early
Note: there will be a second workshop in Petaluma on Sept 3, 2016
April 9
Sacramento, CA
One-Day Workshop
Open to All
Combination of lecture and experiential dream work. No experience necessary. Note: There will be a second workshop in Sacramento on Dec 3, 2016
Schedule: 9:30-5:30pm
Information, cost, registration, waiting list: Ruth Reynolds
April 29-30 Santa Cruz, CA
Weekend Workshop
 Open to All Come for the Workshop and stay the weekend to enjoy the beaches, the mountains and forests, and the charming town of Santa Cruz
Note: There will be a second workshop in Santa Cruz on Sept 16-17, 2016
Schedule:
Friday, 7-9pm
Saturday, 9-5pm
Where: Directions will be sent when you register
Cost: $150
Contact:
Marsha Hudson
831/425-8167
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Individual appointments are $90/hr ($100 for couples) - by phone, ZOOM, SKYPE
Contact: Kathy
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