Conscious Dreaming: A unique nine-step approach to understanding dreams

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I came across Robert Moss’s work when I was in a difficult place in my life. I was exhausted and felt I had lost my way a little on my spiritual journey. As synchronicity does, it brought this book into my life and I felt moved to listen to it’s messages. The book arrived in the late afternoon on my doorstep and in the evening I was dip reading to get the measure of the book.

I had a long term close friendship come to an abrupt end through jealousy. As I was so continually tired, I decided to try out some of Robert’s techniques on protecting my home from energy interference, cleansing myself of bad energy and healing myself. I had the best night’s sleep than I had had in months. I woke up full of vital energy and keen to get on with life. I am very grateful to Robert for his guidance and wisdom. It has helped to transform my life. I feel it can do the same for you.

Robert is a great teacher. The book has some much more than the nine-step approach to understanding your dreams. He is so knowledgeable in many ancient cultures and their shamanic roots. He has a keen humour which comes through in his teaching making the book a joy to read rather than being dry and factual. There are many examples which you can use to find the ones that resonate with you.

I have found that this is not a book you read once and then put it on your bookshelf to gather dust. I have found I look at it again and again especially when challenges arise in my life like they do for everyone. Then I go back to book to look for guidance and wisdom. What more could you ask for from a book. I can understand why Robert Moss is a best selling author. Thank you Robert.

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However, fast answers don’t always come from clarity. More often, they come from habit or pressure. When this happens, we override quieter signals that are trying to guide us.

Those signals are usually physical. You might notice tension in your chest, heaviness in your stomach, or a subtle sense of resistance. Equally, you may feel openness or relief. Pausing allows these signals to surface.

What pausing gives you access to

When you pause, your nervous system has time to settle. Because of this, your body can respond before your mind rushes to justify or explain.

This matters most when decisions carry weight. A commitment. A request. A negotiation. In such moments, clarity rarely arrives under pressure. Instead, it appears when there is room to breathe.

Pausing does not mean disengaging. Rather, it allows you to stay present without reacting. It creates a moment of choice.

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These phrases are not evasive. On the contrary, they are honest. They protect your time and energy while keeping the connection intact.

Over time, this practice builds trust with yourself. You learn that you don’t need to rush to be kind. You can move at your own pace and still stay open.

A grounded yes arrives more slowly. It feels quieter, but clearer.

And sometimes, the pause reveals something important.

The answer was never yes at all.

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Choose one pause phrase and use it once this week. Notice how it feels in your body to give yourself that space.

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Your pace is part of your wisdom. When you pause, you make room for clarity to arrive.

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The return of the light

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