Dream Workshop with James Schmeiser
James Schmeiser has been teaching courses and leading retreats in the area of religious studies
and spirituality for over 30 years. His recent focus has been on the spiritual significance of dreams,
the understanding of life as pilgrimage, and the importance of spiritual awareness in the realm of
teaching. In addition to these areas, he has focused on the importance of rituals, symbols and
storytelling.
One of his great passions is that of being a pilgrim. Over the years he has walked the Negev and Sinai deserts,
pilgrimage trails in England and the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
James Schmeiser holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies and a D.Th. in Theology. As a professor at King’s University
College, UWO, he introduced and taught courses on “Visions, Dreams and Religions", and different branches of
spirituality. In addition to his university teaching and counselling he has led retreats and offered workshops in
both of these areas. Now, as Professor Emeritus, he is dedicating himself to retreat work and spiritual
direction/counselling.
Dream Workshop Description
In many ways the true spiritual director/guide is the dream itself. Throughout history there has been an awareness that dreams are given to us every
night to help us in our ongoing journey of life. As the circumstances of our lives change from day to day, our dreams will accompany us, drawing us
to a greater awareness and realization of the mystery of our being, and our relationship with all of creation and the source of all.
Dreams are not magic. They are wonderful gifts of support and wonder, reminding us from day to day, that we are not limited to our conscious
awareness but are capable of being open to the mystery that surrounds our lives and that we, with an attitude of wonder and openness, are able to
grow into that mystery. The specific role of a spiritual director, working in the area of dreams, is to help the dreamer focus more clearly on the
dream, ask questions, help to make associations, and work with the further meaning of the symbols and archetypal story lines. It is never the role of
the director to interpret another person's dream. It is only the dreamer who is able to discern, with clarity and energy, what the deeper part of their
being is presenting to them.
Some questions participants will find the answers for:
- I’d like a greater understanding of myself. Can studying my dreams give me this?
- I know I dream. How can I remember my dreams when I wake up?
- What do my dreams mean?
- I keep having the same dreams over and over. Why?
- Are nightmares telling me something important? Are they always negative?
- Is my subconscious trying to tell me something through my dreams?
- Are symbols in dreams universal?
- What is the spiritual dimension of dreams?
Friday 30 March 2012, 7-9pm
Dr. James Schmeiser will give an introduction to dream work. He will set the groundwork for remembering a dream during the night.
There may be time for questions.
Saturday 31 March 2012, 10am-4pm*
Dr. James Schmeiser will unlock the meaning of individual dreams in a manner from which all can benefit. There will be a focus on the symbolic
quality
of dreams and the spiritual dimension of dreams.
Sunday 1 April 2012, 10am-4pm*
A continuation of work on individual dreams. Dreams will be examined as a foundational source of creativity. Time for focus on questions, personal
perceptions and various methods to use when working on dreams individually or in small groups.
The two night period will prove to be particularly valuable so we can examine dreams that come up during the workshop.
*One hour allotted for lunch break
Date: March 30, 31 - April 1 Total 12 hours
Friday evening 7-9pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4p
Location: Qi Healing Centre 1735 Lakeshore Rd. W. Mississauga
Investment: Early Enrolment $250 - paid in full by 29 February, as of 1 March $300. (HST to be added)
Contact: Nick Lomangino 905.822.9368 or Nick@QiHealing.com
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