Healing night : the science and spirit of sleeping, dreaming, and awakening

In Healing Night, psychologist Rubin Naiman explores sleeping, dreaming and awakening, going far beyond the science of sleep medicine to reflect on the profoundly spiritual nature of night. Naiman reveals how the erosion of night by artificial light and the devaluation of sleep and dreams have led to an epidemic of sleep disorders. Drawing on extensive clinical experience and personal explorations, Naiman offers healing practices for our disturbed sleep, challenging us to embrace the forgotten spiritual potential of night. In Healing Night , clinical psychologist Rubin R. Naiman explores sleeping, dreaming, and awakening, going far beyond the science of sleep medicine to reflect on what he believes is the profoundly spiritual nature of night consciousness. Naiman reveals how the erosion of night by artificial light and the devaluation of sleep and dreaming have led to an epidemic of sleep disorders and consequent days of chronically dazed waking consciousness. Drawing on both clinical experience and personal explorations, Naiman offers a fresh look at sleep and dreams, and provides alternative healing practices for sleep disturbances. Moreover, he challenges us to acknowledge our spiritual night blindness and embrace the sacredness of night. This edition was revised in 2009.

in Healing Night, Clinical Psychologist Rubin R. Naiman Explores Sleeping, Dreaming, And Awakening, Going Far Beyond The Science Of Sleep Medicine To Reflect On What He Believes Is The Profoundly Spiritual Nature Of Night Consciousness. Naiman Reveals How The Erosion Of Night By Artificial Light And The Devaluation Of Sleep And Dreaming Have Led To An Epidemic Of Sleep Disorders And Consequent Days Of Chronically Dazed Waking Consciousness. Drawing On Both Clinical Experience And Personal Explorations, Naiman Offers A Fresh Look At Sleep And Dreams, And Provides Alternative Healing Practices For Sleep Disturbances. Moreover, He Challenges Us To Acknowledge Our Spiritual Night Blindness And Embrace The Sacredness Of Night.

Healing Night Contents Foreword by Hugh Prather Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Let There Be Night 2. The Rhythm of Rest 3. Dusk: Surrendering to Sleep 4. Darkness: Sleep and Serenity 5. Dreams: Dreaming Dreamers 6. Dawn: A Gradual Awakening 7. Waking: The Daze of Our Lives 8. Shadow: Making Peace with Night 9. Imagination: The Waking Dream 10. Integrating Consciousness Bibliography Index ALMOST EVERYWHERE ON OUR PLANET, night bears little resemblance to how it looked just one century ago.