The Sorcerer’s Dream – by Alysa (Dreamshield) Braceau
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I have the pleasure today of hosting Alysa Braceau, otherwise known as “Dreamshield,” on her virtual blog tour for her new book “The Sorcerer’s Dream.”
About The Sorcerer’s Dream: An Initiation into the Sorcerer’s World
This is the autobiographical story of a young woman bumping into the enigmatic sorcerer Running Deer and her initiation into the sorcerer’s world and mastering conscious dreaming. It takes the reader throughout the magic realms of the unknown and gives a new approach to the traditional training of women sorcerers.
The riveting autobiographical account The Sorcerer’s Dream written by Dreamshield takes the reader throughout the magic realms of the unknown and mastering conscious dreaming. This book, following the traditions of Carlos Castaneda and others, gives a new approach to the traditional training of women sorcerers.
The author describes her initiation into the surrealistic world of dreaming and magic, following the teachings of ‘Man of Knowledge’ Running Deer. In the heart of Amsterdam, a thrilling stride unfolds in obtaining the knowledge of the Second Reality on the way to the ultimate goal: finding the Totality of the Self!
The combination of unusual instructions and experiences within the sorcerer’s world and the level-headedness of a very Dutch woman offers the reader excitement and contemplation on the way to the source of this reality, finding the ultimate self through the experiences and understanding of Dreamshield herself. Up until the last page the reader remains intrigued whether Dreamshield will reach her goal.
Right by the author’s side or facing her stands the character of Running Deer. Sometimes mysterious, then challenging, strict as a guru, or vulnerable as a visitor in a foreign country. However, the precise description of these distinctive steps on the road to her initiation stand like milestones in the landscape of this unique history.
About Alysa Baceau, Dreamshield
Dreamshield (Alysa Braceau) studied social work and is a freelance journalist who writes for newspapers and magazines. She has a Healing Practice and gives workshops about the Art of Mastering Conscious Dreaming and Dream Healing.
Interview with Alysa Baceau, Dreamshield:
1. What is conscious dreaming?
Conscious dreaming is dreaming while being aware that you are dreaming. Another name for conscious dreaming is lucid dreaming. If you dream consciously you have control over events, or at least the realization that you can control the situation. There are techniques to learn this and I describe these techniques in my book, “Dreamshield.” There will be a day when you can instruct yourself to dream about something, for example; to fly like a bird or to meet a deceased loved one.
2. What is astral traveling?
Astral travelers can have the sensation of having an existence separate from one’s physical body, and being able to stand outside of oneself, looking at the reality from another view point. Astral Travel and out of body experiences (OOBEs) are similar to conscious dreaming. But, it is not the same because conscious dreaming is the art of controlled dreaming. I understand from what I’ve read, Astral traveling happens spontaneously. That doesn’t mean a conscious dreamer can’t have the same sensations and experiences as an astral traveler and vice versa.
3. What is a shaman?
There are many definitions of what a shaman is but in general you can say that a shaman acts as a medium between the visible world and the invisible spirit world; getting in contact with the spirits of the beginning and to pick up (among others) information about and for purposes of healing.
4. What is an assemblage point?
The assemblage point is the ultimate place of perception. Call it a concentrated sense of perception. It is usually, but not necessarily located at the height of the shoulder blades. The assemblage point should be flexible instead of being fixated. To give an example: children don’t perceive the world as fixed as we do, they are more open for dreaming and creativity. As soon as you start to learn and understand the meaning of the words, the assemblage point starts to fixate more and more. The more definitions, the more solid your assemblage point. In the course of years, a child becomes more and more fixated on the definition of this reality, and when you become fixated you lose more and more capacity to look to the world with an open mind.
5. What is a totem and what is its significance? Please give us an example.
There are many definitions for a totem. In my book, I mention totem animals. They are entities and guides I met in a ceremony to be my roadmap leading me into totality. My dreaming teacher Vidar explained that the spirits of totems enlighten your potential. Besides being your guide to totality, the totems represent a certain cosmic knowledge which gives insight into your capabilities and which you can perceive in your energy field even after the ceremony.
6. What is the difference between a dream and a vision?
If you master your dreaming, ordinary dreams will come to a halt (I describe this process in my book) and will be replaced by the dreaming of the spirit. Ordinary dreams come to a stop and disappear because they are primitive and take up too much energy. As you master your dreaming, you will have dreams of medicine and visions that guide you into the totality.
7. Should people journal about their dreams and why or why not?
Learning to dream consciously really starts with attentiveness, being aware of your surroundings and your actions in daily life. By writing down your dreams and including all the details, it what happened in the dream becomes more clear and that gives you an overall awareness. From my experience if you consciously deal with your dreams, you will find out that your dreams develop and you become conscious in your dreams.
8. Can we use dreaming to effect healing, and if so, how?
There are various methods to use dreaming to effect healing. In my book, I describe the technique to heal your inner child because during the process of mastering conscious dreaming you can take the challenge to face your spiritual, physical and emotional blocks and work to release them. Letting go of these blocks gives you the experience of freedom and with freedom you can experience totality. At that point one discovers and become consciously aware that you are the creator of your own reality.
We invite you to join us on the virtual tour for The Sorcerer’s Dream by Alysa Braceau (Dreamshield). The full schedule can be seen at http://bookpromotionservices.com/2010/05/03/sorcerers-dream. You can learn much more about Dreamshield and her work on her website – www.dreamshield.nl. The book can be ordered on Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Sorcerers-Dream-Dreamshield-Alysa-Braceau/dp/1609101561. SPECIAL OFFER – Every time you post a comment on any tour post – you will be entered into a drawing for a $35 Amazon gift card — so, share your thoughts with us.
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