Awakening Through Dreams: The Journey Through the Inner Landscape

by Nigel Hamilton

Overview

Most Western approaches to dreams are limited to a psychological paradigm. Building on Jung's work, which was heavily influenced by the transformative model of alchemy, a new multidimensional approach to the process of human transformation through dreams has been developed which recognises the interrelationship of the psychological and the spiritual, and works with the mirroring body in service of both. In the approach presented here, dreams are seen as a mixture of worldly impressions and expressions of our individual spirit, which is trying to speak to us through the metaphors and narrative of our dreams. In this way, the spiritual comes through the psychological dimension. Though it may seem to be a contradiction, our dreams hold the key to our 'awakening' and, by actively engaging with them we can unlock their potential for initiating and facilitating our own unfoldment. This book is about recognising this process when it occurs in dreams, and how to work with them in the service of our growth and self-realisation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367102265
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/14/2019
Series:	The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy Series
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

About the Author , UKCP Series Preface , Preface , Introduction , The landscape of transformation , The journey of transformation , Beginning , Unfolding , Awakening , Special features of the landscape of awakening , Working with dreams , Symbols of transformation

Editorial Reviews

"In Awakening Through Dreams, Nigel Hamilton presents a unique and provocative approach to the dreamworking process. He sees dreams as a tool for self-transformation and 'inner alchemy' – one that becomes a spiritual discipline. Dr Hamilton’s perspective has many dimensions and is a thoroughly original concept that can be of use to counsellors, psychotherapists, and those readers who are ready to embark on a life-changing personal journey."

Stanley Krippner

"Nigel Hamilton’s Awakening Through Dreams offers readers a guide through the sometimes turbulent landscape of personal transformation. I wish his guidebook had been available when I was slogging my way though the fears and elations of my initial awakening. Step by step, Hamilton points out milestones on the seeker’s path. Although various traditions (the mystics, Buddhists, Vedanta, and Sufis) label these markers differently, Hamilton reveals their characteristic essence in dreams at each stage of transformation. By tracing the journeys of two long-term dreamers, David and Ava, Hamilton provides an overview of the personal transformation process. With this model, readers may assess where they are on their own quests. Hamilton’s perspective on light, colour, and direction in transformative dreams is, in particular, a valuable contribution to dream literature."

Patricia Garfield

"In this wonderful book, decades of experience and insight are distilled into a readable, practical, and delightful guide. Nigel Hamilton shows how you can walk the path of dreaming’s transformational potential for personal growth and spiritual development. Highly recommended."

Robert Waggoner

"In this wonderful book, decades of experience and insight are distilled into a readable, practical, and delightful guide. Nigel Hamilton shows how you can walk the path of dreaming’s transformational potential for personal growth and spiritual development. Highly recommended."

"Nigel Hamilton’s Awakening Through Dreams offers readers a guide through the sometimes turbulent landscape of personal transformation. I wish his guidebook had been available when I was slogging my way though the fears and elations of my initial awakening. Step by step, Hamilton points out milestones on the seeker’s path. Although various traditions (the mystics, Buddhists, Vedanta, and Sufis) label these markers differently, Hamilton reveals their characteristic essence in dreams at each stage of transformation. By tracing the journeys of two long-term dreamers, David and Ava, Hamilton provides an overview of the personal transformation process. With this model, readers may assess where they are on their own quests. Hamilton’s perspective on light, colour, and direction in transformative dreams is, in particular, a valuable contribution to dream literature."

"In Awakening Through Dreams, Nigel Hamilton presents a unique and provocative approach to the dreamworking process. He sees dreams as a tool for self-transformation and 'inner alchemy' – one that becomes a spiritual discipline. Dr Hamilton’s perspective has many dimensions and is a thoroughly original concept that can be of use to counsellors, psychotherapists, and those readers who are ready to embark on a life-changing personal journey."

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