Traversing RL Dreamscape in SL

Friends of Dogland and some of the various group members from Dogland’s 11 Groups have joined me in a new project, that promises great success.
In a conversation with my friend Jolie she had mentioned having unusual grand scale dreams. She wondered if speaking to a dream analyst would help her grasp the meaning of her dreams. 
In my articles, and in the Video “Success Begets Success” I talk so much about dreams, and SL’s effect on our dreams. I have always said that dreams are the key to self confidence, and good attitude.
This next “epiphany” flooded over me like a tidal wave!
What about those times when your day was not filled with success. Your dreams become unclear and a bit confused.
You have the tools right here at your disposal! SL is the perfect platform to reconstruct your dreams for further study, and just for the fun of it!
Using carefully chosen environments and taking as much time as needed, those assisting have helped obtain described textures, and various primes adjusted until each participant’s “Dreamscape” was as the dreamer (participant) remembered it.
Then the choreography began, until the trek through the dreamscape was finely tuned to match the moves in the dream. 
The participants were encouraged to traverse the scenario over and over with breaks in between each attempt. 
All participants found that they began to notice missing details from the dream, as the dreams imagery became more and more familiar to them. Most reported recalling previously hidden details such as clothing worn in the dream.
All “dreamers” reported at improved recall of the dream that they were studying.
More than half reported full recall of the dream material, and were able to “recapture” the emotions felt at the time of the dream.
In most cases this combined recreation, and concomitant recall once combined with discussion of the dream allowed participants to come to grips with what they were thinking at the time of the dream, helping them to realize what the symbolism meant to them personally.
Dreams are a powerful thing, and I encourage exploration of your dreams using this fine venue that we call Second Life!

Success Begets Success (the video)

In the virtual world of Second Life, I was able to recreate my life and find new ways to help others after a prolonged coma.
I own Dogland, an independent Dog Park serving ALL makes of Virtual Dogs. I also own and maintain a group for others that are recovering from Brain Injury.
Freeta Kayo, a dear friend and supporter of Dogland Park in Second Life. Asked me if she could make this video, to help get what she felt was a “worthy message” out to the public.
Freeta is a Machinima Artist, and Media Specialist with extreme talent.
The musical background for this piece was made by Composer Claus Gahrn from Denmark.

Thanks From Vitolo

I came to Second Life at the end of 2006, after 2 years of rehabilitation from the devastating effects of a prolonged coma. I was re-hospitalized in early 2007, and closed my SL account. After returning home in April of 2007, I reopened a new account.

The last 3 years have been amazing. In SL I have learned to function again, and this has spilled over into my real life.

I now owe the Universe a great debt for my fortunate circumstance of staying alive.

It is in SL that I repay the debt. SL has taught me much, and I have learned to create, build, and be a productive part of the lives and learning of other residents.

My goal has been and remains to be to use my land, and Virtual dogs, as a source of success for others. When residents come to my land I make sure that the place is set up, so that it becomes almost impossible not to have a fun interaction with the dogs or many other attractions I have built. A fun interaction leaves the door open for information to slip into ones mind, and anything learned makes the day a success.

I would like to say thanks to many people for believing in my dream.

◊ ~ My biggest inspiration has been the encouragement of my RL/SL wife Patty. She assists me with my in world goals, and gives me moral support when I have doubts.

I love Patty beyond anything I could ever explain.

It was not until after long rehab from the results of my coma that I met Patty. A driver for a city transportation service for the disabled, Patty picked me up one day from a trip to the public library. We fell in love fast. We have been together for over 3 years.

My sweet wife has watched over my shoulder, and through the screen of her own computer, as the adventures of sl have unfolded.

A word of caution to all. When a partner in a relationship is deeply involved in Second life, it can make our loved ones feel “left out”. Patty has her own SL account, but she does not use SL in the same way that I do. We all must take precautions, that we do not leave our rl loved ones with less of our attention that they need, or one’s SL will become a tender spot in any partnership.

◊ ~ I want to thank my good friends Driftwood Nomad, and Darrly Chang. These 2 guys are the originators of the 1st real SL Dog. D&D dogs allowed me to learn and grow.

My 2 good pals have shown great confidence, in allowing me to direct all of their in world services for them. In return, I recently Invited them to move D&D Dogs to Dogland in Rhoda ( my Dog Park), where they will remain supported by me, and never again pay tier. Read about D&D dogs at: http://www.sldogs.com/

◊ ~ The members of the group Survivors of TBI, have shown me great interest, and have supported their TBI center. They too have a permanent place in world, 3000 meters above Dogland Park.

◊ ~ I have learned much from VKC Dogs creator, Enrico Genosse. Once a good friend, he had me for almost 2 years, help him find the “bugs” in his dogs and system. This learning caused Dogland Park to be the most visited of any Dog park in the metaverse. The popularity of Dogland, and the support that it still gets, caused a rift in the association I had with Mr. Genosse. A gifted creator, he still is loved by me, even though I disagree with his ethics and practices.

I own 10 groups in world, that have loyally supported my goals.

◊ ~ I thank the 2000+ members of these groups with my heart full of love.

*Working Dog Handlers

*Survivors of TBI

*VKC Dog Owners Open Chat Group

*Dogland Training Group

*Harmonious Society of Peaceful Fist

*Karate-Do

*Dogland Kids

*Working Dog Handlers

*We Love Dogs

*SL Grid Marketing & Advertising

The group Survivors of TBI gives members access to group meetings, 24 hour help line, Skype conference, and group phone conference.

I also spread my word about Dogs, TBI, and SL on the web, on the following websites;

http://www.virtualdogtalk.org/

http://tbisurvivors.yolasite.com/

http://petoftheday.com/talk/member.php?u=23955

http://dogfathervitolorossini.spaces.live.com/default.aspx

http://www.avmsurvivors.org/

http://www.sluniverse.com/php/vb/members/vitolo+rossini.html

http://www.avatarsunited.com/avatars/vitolo-rossini

http://slhealthy.wetpaint.com/page/Survivors+of+TBI

http://dogfather.wetpaint.com/

http://vitolo.wordpress.com/

http://www.myspace.com/476651647

http://network.associationofvirtualworlds.com/profile/VitoloRossini

http://www.twine.com/user/vitolorossini

http://twitter.com/vitolorossini

http://dogfather-sl.blogspot.com/

http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/35ANQUX2M2UBDU6TZ5LWSFSOCI

http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=47971562&trk=tab_pro

http://doglandpark.ning.com

The first of the links provided above, includes a 24 hour live chat line for talk, assistance, and service, as well as request forms for those who do not wish to interact in live chat.

http://www.virtualdogtalk.org/

http://tbisurvivors.yolasite.com/

◊ ~ I thank the members of the 7 off world (not in SL) Dogland Groups. The members of these groups have regular meetings online, as well as access to email communication, Skype calls, and group phone conference. These Can be found at:

Yahoo Groups – Dogland Dog Owners

ProfilesLive Groups – Dogland Dog Owners

FaceBook Groups – Dogland ‘s “FaceBook 2nd Life Group”

Facebook Fan Pages – Dogland Dog Park

Wetpaint – The Dogfather

SLUniverse – Dogland Dog Owners

LinkedIn – Dogland Dog Owners

Now let me not forget Linden Labs, and the group of Lindens that see that all is in order in world. They have provided us with a platform to live a second life. A good portion of SL residents are homebound for one reason or another. Physical, emotional, and other variable conditions, can have one staying at home. SL has freed us, and given us a world.

◊ ~ I thank Linden Labs for the world I now inhabit. I thank the governance team for not allowing land bullies to have their ways. They have taken care to investigate every difficulty, and have not yet failed to provide me, members of my groups, and those who are close to me with resolution of abuses and violations of TOS and Community Standards.

◊ ~ AND… If you took the time to read this, I thank you too! You have shown an interest in what is going on in the heart and mind of another.

If in any way I have inspired any soul to use SL as a tool to expand your lives, and feel success…

◊ ~ I Thank the Universe!

Extended Services at Dogland Park

At Dogland Park, we have extended our services to make owning an sl pet more fun and easier. We have added many attractions as well.
*Come see our classes, or get walked through VKC Dog Adoption and
training. Not only Do we have the greatest dogs available in world, with
true Artificial Intelligence, but there is more.
*We are the ONLY vendor of Jazz Johin Animated Talking Macaws.
*We carry “Happy Pets” Fantasy pets (like animated Bambi).
*You will find Todd Borst Shoulder Pets here of every kind, and if you
contact me before buying, you will get a L$100 discount on these pets!
*Underwater Sea Trail
* Regular Free Classes
*Vitolo Rossini is the only certfied D&D Dogs Representative in world.
* Free Supplies , Beds, House for dogs
*PET SUPPLIES STORE- Vito’s Neighborhood is now located right on Dogland Park
so that visitors no longer must travel to get to
the Best VKC dog supplies in world!
*Dogs can be claimed at any clinic, OR by a direct IM to myself
or any of my staff
*The Trainers at Rhoda have gone OVER and beyond
certification requirements. They have passed my own tough test to be
allowed to serve you at Dogland Park. Only 3 People out of 10 have
passed my personal requirements, and these are the “cream of the
crop”. This is who you can expect 24/7 service from
*Free Pet Memorial- I heard your call for a Pet Memorial that was without
cost to use, so I added one to Dogland Park. The Memorial Wall is located near the duck pond close
to the Dogland Little Theater. There is plenty of room for anyone to
memorialize their friends that have passed. Send me a full perm picture
of your pet, and write a notecard about them- say what is in your heart.
Your pet will appear on the wall the very same day, and will remain
there for you and for others to visit, when at Dogland. This memorial
is for anyone who has lost their rl best friend.
* There are over 60,000 meters of open Dog Walking , Pet Rezzing allowed area.
Follow the shoreline all the way around to the beautiful Dogland Boardwalk’s art exhibit!
* There is an ample 2 hour auto return to give you and your Dogs plenty of time to explore!
Come See us at: Rhoda 142, 155, 25
Contact: Vitolo Rossini, “The Dogfather”-Park Owner/Trainer
I get IM to email 24 /7 for your convenience!

VKC Mutt at Dogland

On December 19th the VKC Mutt was released. Within minutes of the release, Dogland Park in Rhoda had dozens of Mutts running all around. Members of the various VKC Dog Owner’s groups rushed over to collect free supplies and t-shirts, as all Mutts received training, with a full array of tricks designed for them.
This release coincided with a grand “Mutt Hunt”, where statues of a Mutt were hidden all around the park, to be counted. The winning count received a L$500 prize, and everyone left Dogland happy, and with fully trained dogs, and stories to share!
Come visit Dogland Park, and get your Mutt trained, and enjoy the many activities we have set up for you and all of your Virtual Dogs!