Bedhead Mystic

10/15/2022

"Grounded means you can feel your butt in the chair, see sunlight coming through the window, feel tension in your calves, and hear the wind stirring in the tree outside"
~Bessel A van der Kolk
'The Body Keeps the Score.'

Image: Taylor Heery

10/14/2022

What messages are your dreams offering you?

Dreams are a bridge between the somatic and psychological realms--between mind and body.

It's not just about remembering or deciphering dreams, it's also about the lingering feelings and sensations. Daydreams, liminal (between waking and sleeping) dreams, images, and thoughts also provide keys to our inner worlds, struggles, stresses, and the creative solutions. As do myths, archetypes, and stories.

We will explore all of this and more in the Dream Keys course. Eight weeks to delve into dream work with 1:1 support and weekly recorded group meetings.

Early bird pricing ends today.

Curious, message me anytime or visit www.bedheadmystic.com

10/13/2022

Sometimes we don't remember our dreams because we don't want to hear the message.

To listen, to acknowledge, might lead to a change. Investigating the symbols, characters, and stories in them may excavate discomfort or pain. Sometimes we are most awake when sleeping--dreaming other worlds into being, directly "downloading" information about our past or our current state.

When we wake, we'd rather close the curtain on those revelations. We'd rather remain "asleep" to that sense of knowing and wonder lest it shake the very foundation of the world we've constructed.

Curiosity is the first phase of bravery--the veil that must be lifted to peer into any other world.

Close your eyes, open your heart.

Listen.

You are braver than you know.

Wake, beautiful dreamer.

Justice Bartlett
2017

Image: Jr Korpa

Curious about your dreams and the symbolic nature of reality?

Join me for the Dream Keys course. 8 weeks online to explore various forms of dreaming, altered states, and storytelling. October 31- December 21. Early registration through October 15.

www.bedheadmystic.com

10/12/2022

Fall! As promised, dark beer in a sunny spot, some time spent working on the Dream Keys course curriculum aaand leaves, a stream, and sunshine!

10/11/2022

Womb Led!

Today I'm dressing up for Her--my womb, my body, the sweet femininity in my soul.

Usually the presence of blood leads to lying in bed, sand-pillow on pelvis, a bit of random growling and a good long nap.

All those things are not to necessarily to be excluded, but (for now) I'm inclined towards something more...well... something else.

The message this morning before even opening my eyes: "Don't give into stagnation."

Hmm.

Well, Voice, you would know.

There's been so much happening lately, I've been moving in slow motion just to digest it. That has meant more time already doing what I tend to do for my me**es. So I suppose it makes sense my body would, today, request something else.

The regularity of morning ritual, yes. Coffee. Cream. Honey. A long bath with my own home-grown lavender buds floating in the bubbles. Clean curls, rose-scented skin, amber-fig lotion rubbed lovingly all over the body.

Yes!

Rouge lips, rosy cheeks.

Instead of giving into Red Robe world...put on a dress!

Ripe tomatoe-red. The long socks I haven't touched in months. Clothes that hold my flesh like a lover's touch.

Sensuality is the way of the womb.

A slow walk, maybe some sweet conversations, perhaps a dark beer on a sunny patio. Perhaps some cooking.

Already some tears.

Something deep in my core is crying for release, relief. I'm going to do my best to offer that a clear passage simply by listening, moving slowly, feeding myself--mind, body, and soul.

Being womb led.

Justice Bartlett

Bedhead Mystic

10/10/2022

"We are here to experience life—not to control it. When we are being true to our tender, imperfect humanity it is inevitably going to get messy."

My most recent Substack essay. Give it a read & subscribe to get my newsletter delivered straight to your inbox, if so inspired.

We are sensing, feeling beings. We are here to experience life—not to control it. When we are being true to our tender, imperfect humanity it is inevitably going to get messy. One of the most commonly used phrases in the self-development world is: “Master Your Emotions.”

10/07/2022

What might first appear to be a dark dream or symbol are often powerful catalysts for courage and transformation.

In my dream last night I was going through photos and found one of a naked woman with 2 demons the size of children attached to her. However, when I went to show the picture to someone, all I could find was "thank you" notes from people I met through a former job.

Though frustrated that no one else could see the picture, it's clear to me that it's the notes of appreciation that are important to hold onto--to treasure.

I actually know exactly what this dream means and, though the imagery is kind of intense, it's actually very serendipitous having it right as people are signing up for the Dream Keys course.

From Samhain to Winter Solstice, 8 weeks to investigate your own dreams and the symbolic nature of reality.

Do you remember your dreams? Would you like to? Would you like to learn how to interpret them for yourself and gain guidance for your waking life?

That's what this course is about!

Don't dream? Not a problem. We'll also be working with altered states, storytelling and myth-making.

Any questions, feel free to reach out. Early bird pricing through October 15.

www.bedheadmystic.com

10/04/2022

I've just reached 400 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

10/04/2022

Been spending so much time in this dreamy, domestic state.

Over the recent days I've baked and potted plants. I've done laundry. I've created content for my community.

And I've dreamed.

The dreaming is particularly relevant--preparation for the Dream Keys course, which begins October 31 and goes through December 21.

Do you know what kind of dreamer you are? Deep dreams, daydreams, liminal dreaming. Lucid dreams, waking dreams, journeys, and myth-making.

If you'd like to delve into your dreams, get insights into their messages, and explore the symbolic nature of reality I'd encourage you to check out the course.

8 weeks online. 1:1 and group support.
Early bird pricing through October 15.

www.bedheadmystic.com

10/03/2022

As the days grow shorter, cooler, and darker—it is the perfect time for dreaming!

Can't remember your dreams? Not a problem.

We will be playing with different ways to tap into dreaming consciousness and altered states: daydreaming, lucid dreaming, liminal tracking, and myth-making as powerful guides to waking life, relationships, healing, creativity, and purpose.

The 8 week online course beings Samhain, October 31 and will go through Winter Solstice, December 21. It will include 1:1 sessions, an online "space", and group meetings.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or visit my website to register and get the early bird pricing before October 15.
Dream on, dreamers!

https://www.bedheadmystic.com/.../dream-keys-8-week...

09/11/2022

Nature is my church, this body: my body Her body, my temple.