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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

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Updated: The Secrets of Sleep and Dreams: What Lions Teach Us

Awake, we believe we’re in the prime spaces of life. Sleep and dreams happen only when we’re forced to rest up. That’s what we’ve been told all out lifes, but what if the opposite is true? What if the hours…

Dream Interpretation: Is It A Valid Science?

Dreams have been a source of fascination since ancient times, with many cultures and civilizations believing in the mystical power of dreams. But is there any validity to this belief? Is dream interpretation a valid science or simply superstition? The…

10 Reasons Why You Sleep or Whatever It Is

Sleep is one of the most important activities your body needs. Life itself is not possible without it. After only three days, going without sleep is life-threatening. But extremes aside, there are a lot of reasons why you sleep. It…

Secrets of Meditation, Mysteries of Sleep

Secrets of meditation blend with the mysteries of sleep. They’re close cousins, maybe twins. Where do you go? Into what unexplored universe do you wander when your eyes close, your breath slows and the room is quiet and comfortable? Related:…

Off We Go Now Into The Mysterious Dream of Sleep

When we work our way into meditation or  deep sleep, we pull down some walls, roll up the sidewalks and wander freely through altered awareness. We see things. We pass them off as dreams, as if dreams don’t count.