El, from China, has a Master's of Social Work from the University of Michigan with specialisations in performance studies and positive organizational studies and has spent the last 13 years travelling and exploring aliveness around the world. She has a fellowship from the Institute of International Education, curated art exhibitions in the US, directed theatre productions in London, worked with prisons and refugee organizations, lectured in universities, made an EP, got a plaque at a whiskey bar...and now her adventures continue to unfold in Shanghai. She can’t wait to share her humbly brilliant and unashamedly goofy self and the art of aliveness with you!
Have you ever had a dream that made you wake up...
Have you ever had a dream that made you wake up and go “Huh, that was weird”? Let's talk about this from a scientific point of view. What can we learn from our dreams?_x000D_
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Some say dreams are just weird stories our subconscious tells. Others say they're omens. In fact, those are both over-simplifications and dreams are far more than that! If we’re willing and open, our dreams become invitations to communicate with our desires, fears, and strengths. These interactions often open up new possibilities and help us navigate challenges in magical and practical ways._x000D_
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Contrary to what some might believe, going to psychoanalysis and getting a dictionary of dream symbols are not the only ways to engage with our dreams. In fact, being overly dependent on expert validation keeps us from relating fully to our dreams. _x000D_
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Feel free to bring a dream you’ve had and let’s explore two other ways of working with our dreams: creative integration and embodiment. Let's dive into how they work, the dos and don’ts, and explore some of our dreams. And if you have trouble remembering your dreams, fear not, we’ll demonstrate how to use these techniques when you’re conscious and awake. Let's have an intelligent and fascinating discussion!_x000D_
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你是否曾做过一个梦,醒来后觉得“嗯,这真奇怪”?让我们从科学的角度来谈谈,梦能教给我们什么?_x000D_
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有人说,梦只是潜意识编织的奇怪故事;也有人说它们是预兆。实际上,这些观点都有些过于简单化,梦远不止如此!如果我们愿意并保持开放心态,梦就成为与我们的欲望、恐惧和力量交流的邀请。这些互动往往会开启新的可能性,并以神奇且实用的方式帮助我们应对挑战。_x000D_
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与一些人的想法相反,去做精神分析或查阅梦境符号词典并不是唯一的解梦方式。事实上,过度依赖专家的解释会阻碍我们与自己的梦境建立真正的联系。_x000D_
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欢迎带上你做过的梦,一起探索其他两种与梦境互动的方式:创意整合和身体体验。让我们深入了解它们的运作方式、注意事项,并探讨一些我们的梦境。如果你不太记得自己的梦也不要担心,我们将演示如何在清醒时运用这些技巧。让我们一起进行一场充满智慧和趣味的讨论吧!