In this page and its subchapters we present Rhiannon Hanson’s Guardianship dreams as the core of a study guide for Guardians of Future Generations. They combine spirit, culture, policy, and activism; hope and despair; as well as warning, instruction, and promise--without the separations and contradictions we assume in waking life. The dreams are in chronological order. The first two occurred within a week and the final four came several months later on four consecutive nights.

We encourage you to use the study guide in three to six group sessions, keeping your own dream journals during that time. You may also use the guide individually. Dreams as coherent and lucid as Rhiannon’s are rare, but your own dreams may add insights, encouragement, and instruction. Set aside some group time to tell your dreams.

Dreamer and writer: Rhiannon Hanson

Study questions: Nancy Myers

September 2007