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CALLING FORTH ANGELS Dreams As Angels Russell A Exploring the Mystery of Dreams Spring 2012 Dream Network Journal CALLING FORTH ANGELS Dreams as Angels Russell A. Lockhart, Ph.D. The Spirits of the Abbey A Transformational Group Experience Dr. Michael Conforti On the Subject of Angels Interviewed by Paco Mitchell DNJ/ Spring 2012 1 Why I don’t believe we should “interpret” our dreams Robert P. Gongloff 2 DNJ/Spring 2012 In the hands of angels I was in the hands of angels I’ll tell this every day In the hands of angels What more can I say? Inside the hands of angels Life is oh so sweet And somehow they make me feel love When I’m out there on the street And they knew all the places I needed to go all of the people I needed to know They knew whom I needed and who needed me And who would come help me and who would just let me be I was in the hands of angels until this very day In the hands of angels there’s not more can I say When you’re in the hands of angels Life is oh so sweet Makes you feel the love inside Excerpts from a song written by Leon Russell for Elton John and Johnny Barbis while in the midst of creating The Union, a CD. Elton and Leon had not seen one another for 38 years. After Leon sang and played the song for the fi rst time, he said to Elton, “That’s what you get when you save people’s lives.” Touch Drawing™ by Deborah Koff Chapin DNJ/ Spring 2012 3 `vvvvvvvvvv Mission Statement ©2012 Evolving a Dream Cherishing Culture Dream Network Journal Since 1982 ISSN #1054-6707 Our purpose is to raise individual and cultural appreciation Spring 2012 Vol. 31 No. 1 for the value of dreams. We will provide information that 1025 South Kane Creek Blvd. will assist and empower readers. PO Box 1026 We hope to aid in the personal development and healing of Moab, UT 84532-1026 our physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual re- sponsibility and well-being, with the help of dreams. Phone: 435/259-5936 We aspire to unite and serve people who respect dreams by [email protected] aiding the integration of dreamwork into the everyday life www.DreamNetwork.net of our culture, always mindful of the dreamerʼs integrity. We believe dreams can become agents of change that often reveal important new insights about the health and devel- oping life of the dreamer. Council of Advisors Recalling a dream is a signal we are ready to begin under- standing the information presented. Our primary mission is Janice Baylis, Ph.D. helping readers glean meaning from dreams through journ- Lorraine Grassano aling, studying and dreamsharing one-on-one or in groups. Marlene King, M.A. Enacting or manifesting your dreamʼs hint can lead to heal- Stanley Krippner, Ph.D. ing and empowerment. Russell A. Lockhart, Ph.D. We seek balance, giving all cultures, nations, voices and Paco Mitchell, M.A. schools of thought an opportunity to be heard. There will Arthur Strock, Ph.D. be times when a particular area will be given greater em- phasis, depending on what is surfacing. Given the limited Editor-Publisher print and online space the emphasis will change from time H. Roberta Ossana, M.A. to time. Still, a wide range of ideas and opinions will be explored and expressed. Front Cover: “Spirits of the Abbey” We invite you to indicate areas of interest and questions Artist ~ Brenda Ferrimani you want to explore or pose in future issues. ℘ Review Editors Bambi Corso [email protected] David Sparenberg [email protected] Dream Network Journal Copy Editor & Proofreader Subscription Information Lorraine Grassano % [email protected] One Year Two Years $25 Regular U.S. $46 Regular U.S. Advertising $32 Canada/Mexico $56 Canada or Mexico $52 Foreign/Air $95 Foreign/Air [email protected] $22 ONLINE Worldwide $44 ONLINE Worldwide www.DreamNetwork.net www.DreamNetwork.net Contributing Authors, Artists & Poets Dream Network-Spring ©2012 Vol. 31 No. 1 Brenda Ferrimani Order in the Dream Store: http://DreamNetwork.net Arthur Bernard, Ph.D. All Canadian & Foreign orders, U.S. funds please. Subscriptions start with the issue following receipt of your order. Deborah Koff -Chapin, M.A. Two year price reductions apply to gift subscriptions, as well. Marlene King, M.A. Russell A. Lockhart, Ph.D. Name_________________________ Paco Mitchell, M.A. Address____________________Email___________ Jeanne M. Schul City_______________St.____Zip_______ Arthur Strock, Ph.D. David Sparenberg Please Photocopy or Clip Noreen Wessling Make checks payable to: Dream Network Ann Sayre Wiseman 1025 South Kane Creek Blvd., PO Box 1026, Moab, UT 84532 or phone 1-435-259-5936 We Accept PayPal, AmEx, Visa & MC 4 DNJ/Spring 2012 Table of Contents Upcoming Focus for SUMMER`2012 Singing Humanity’s Path 3 “In the Hands of Angels” Excerpts from the song writt en by Leon Russell ANGELS ~ Waking and Dreaming More for Angels 8 Dr. Michael Conforti On the Subject of Angels Open to your inspiration Interviewed by Paco Mitchell, M.A. Lifeline: 4 Weeks after you 13 Spirits of the Abbey receive this issue. by Sherry Puricelli, Laura Atkinson, Deborah Coupey, Brenda Ferrimani and Rita Dwyer 17 DREAMS IN THE NEWS: About Our Cover Artist Dreams as Angels Brenda Ferrimani by Russell A. Lockhart, Ph.D. 19 Angel Dreams by Star Edwards 21 Angels Among Us by Marlene King, M.A. 37 The Monitor and Laughter of the Gods Saraswati Comes Swingin’ Her Hips by Mary Saint-Marie Dream Inspired Poetry 23 Dream House by Robert Jude Forese Art of Dream Sharing & Dream Education 25 Why I don’t believe we should “interpret” our dreams by Robert Gongloff 27 BACK TO BASICS Listen to the Music by Arthur Strock, Ph.D. 29 Dream Dust Memories by Lorraine Grassano 31 Dream Analysis with the Tarot The painting on the cover,”Spirits of the Abbey” was inspired by Karen Hollis with Karen M. Rider by a dream of 1000 year old Rolduc Abbey (Netherlands). In the dream, the Abbey appeared as an Embassy where 33 What Do Dreams Say dreamers, the departed and mystical creatures could About the Nature of God? Part Three come and go from other dimensions. by Arthur Bernard, Ph.D. To contact Brenda: [email protected] www.brendaferrimanidreamart.com DNJ/ Spring 2012 5 Guest Editorial NOTE Regarding Submissions “The eternal truths cannot be transmitted We should not be surprised if there is just Individuals from all cultures and walks mechanically; in every epoch they must as much intellectual, imaginative and of life are encouraged to submit dream be born anew from the human psyche.” emotional turmoil surrounding the “angel related manuscript, poetry and artwork to —C. G. Jung question” today as there was in 1989. Even be considered for publication. the fact that there is an angel question, at We invite you to share transformational In 1989, I attended a conference devoted all, is somewhat surprising, considering experience and any insight regarding to angels, sponsored by the Dallas Insti- that we have been steeped in four hundred effective dreamwork and dreamplay tute for the Humanities and Culture. The years of reductive materialism. And yet, techniques. conference, “A Gathering of Angels,” here we are, still trying to figure out what Feel free to send in a submission, even if was organized by Robert Sardello, who is going on beyond the defensive limits it falls outside the scope of the suggested later published a compilation of the papers of ego-consciousness, with its tight stric- focus or theme. Your article may be presented, simply entitled, The Angels tures of rationalism. What’s the difference appropriate for publication in one of (1994). The book included my own essay, between “out there” and “in here”? Is the our other regular features, The Art of “What Is An Angel?” psyche really limited to the confi nes of the Dreamsharing and Dream Education, or The Mythic Dimension. human skull? Are there fi elds of knowing The actual conference was interesting to and feeling that transcend our lives that Given the overall synchronicity that me on several counts. For example, every are otherwise fi lled with shopping lists and shapes the Dream Network Journal, your presenter had a different view of angels. errands? Are the persons who come to us submission is likely to ‘fi t’ perfectly in an One after another, contributors rose to upcoming issue. We always love to hear in dreams really nothing but traces of the the same microphone, only to take off from you in our Letters column; whether random burblings of chemicals in the brain? in a totally different direction from the you were inspired or infuriated by the latest previous speaker. Examples of angels from A reconsideration of the ancient concept issue, please let us know! many fi elds were explored—literature, the of angels seems timely to me. But we also Typical article length is approx. 1600-2000 Bible, Greek mythology, Renaissance art, need to reconnect with the phenomena words. A photo of yourself and art work music generated from DNA analyses of that lie behind the concept, so as to bring to enhance your submission is requested monkeys and mice, testimonies from the concept and phenomenon into line with (.pdf, .tif or .jpg fi les are preferred for text, emergency room and the operating table. contemporary experience. Because angels ads, artwork & photos). Always share One of the most galvanizing presentations represent archetypal determinants, they your dream(s) in the present tense. We came from the fevered imagination of a will not go away just because we no longer prefer that you use Word.doc for email wild-eyed poet.
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