This guidebook assists you to learn about and explore Dreamosophy - literally, the wisdom
of dreaming. Wisdom differs from information and knowledge in that wisdom is based in and
emerges from experience and tradition. Although many have tried to define wisdom, it is more
important that you learn to experience and discern - to learn to notice, identify, and experience
confluences among information, knowledge, and wisdom. In Dreamosophy you are invited to
view and interact with dreams and dreaming differently from other traditions. You are invited
to EXPERIENCE the wisdom of dreaming. Through Dreamosophy, you will find confluences
between dreaming and waking that can help you make the changes you long for, to have your
life become a worthwhile dream come true, grounded in information, knowledge, and wisdom.
In this guidebook, you’ll learn many valuable ideas to take steps toward a deeper, more effective,
and more satisfying dream life. Through Dreamosophy, you can discover and co-create your own,
inner wisdom - the Wisdom of Dreaming!
In this gentle and inviting approach, your dream practices are arranged into three levels to help you reach the full potential of each Dream Opportunity - easily and gradually. These three levels are NOTICE,
IDENTIFY, and CONFLUENCE. These three levels occur in your dreams and perhaps also your waking life. As you explore your way through each level, you gradually develop the information, knowledge, familiarity, and skills needed to experience satisfaction as a creative dreamer.
In each level of the Wisdom of Dreaming, this guidebook will present the same five Dream
Opportunities. You will learn how to BE FREE in your dreams, how to FEEL GOOD in your
dreams, how to SPEAK UP in your dreams, how to MAKE FRIENDS in your dreams, and finally,
how to UNDERSTAND AND REALIZE your dreams. What an exciting and wondrous moment!
Understanding your dreams and how they work can make a big difference in your life, but it
doesn’t need to be as complicated as others may lead you to believe. As you follow the activities
in this guidebook and learn to apply Dreamosophy, it can be easy to unlock the true potential of
your dream life!
Paul holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Human Development, from Pacific Oaks College, in Pasadena, California. Paul lives with his wife and dog, in Ashland, Oregon, where he is an avid folk dancer, gardener, botanist, and follower of the Sant Mat yoga tradition.
Elizabeth Eagar first became curious about dreams and dreaming as a teenager when she and some friends started sharing dreams with each other and keeping dream journals. Her interest deepened when she studied dreaming as an undergraduate psychology student. After graduating with her B.S. in psychology, she began to explore the ways that language and creativity influence one another - including how they relate to the world of dreams. She eventually decided to further this exploration by pursuing a Master of Arts degree. While completing her M.A. in English language and creative writing at the University of Westminster, Elizabeth began to explore the power of dreaming as part of the storytelling process. She used dreams as both a starting point for creative inquiry and as a way for written characters to explore their true identities and communicate with things larger than themselves. She is continuing to increase her knowledge by completing an M.Ed. in instructional design, in 2018.
Growing up in a semi-rural setting, with the freedom to ride horses through open country, instilled in Ingrid Bamberg a deep connection with the natural world. She earned a Ph.D. in ecology and worked independently for over 30 years as an environmental consultant, specifically in restoring forests and grasslands back to their native ecosystems. In 2009, Ingrid met Paul Sheldon at Natural Capitalism Solutions, in Hygiene, Colorado (between Boulder and Longmont) and assisted him with Clean & Green Solutions for prison systems. In their off time, Paul introduced Ingrid to his love of dreams and deep knowledge of dream awareness. While developing a Buddhist study, Ingrid also discovered the fascinating world of inner ecology. This led to her rich exploration of her own psychology and the fascinating mystery of being human. For the past several years, she has devoted herself to extensive study and developed a professional practice of working with trauma, somatic modalities, and interpersonal and transpersonal frameworks.
