yes, they are.
healing is, however, a rare occurrence.
that's due to priorities our waking consciousness keeps endorsing even with long journeys into realms woefully opposing the goodwill.
you mentioned 'stopping the inner dialoge': is this possible at all?
i find myself doing better with scrupulously discerning dialogue partners.
love, a.
Stopping the internal dialogue.... this is very possible and, while its not exactly easy, it is simple and just takes some focused attention. There are dreaming tasks we can do with the specific aim of stopping the internal dialogue. They have far reaching effects.