Ways to induce lucid dreams

[Jennings]

I do not enjoy lucid dreaming; it is so close to reality that one becomes confused between whether one is dreaming or awake; indeed, it can be scary. In lucid dreaming sometimes one is merely the observer when, on such occasions, the distinction between dream and wakefulness is more apparent. At other times one populates the dream as if in real life and it is on those occasions that the distinction becomes blurred and difficult to detect. When one does awake there is often the need to check onself to be certain that one is in the real world but, crazy as it may sound, it still can be diffucult to determine which sphere one is in. I much prefer my feet being on 'terra firma' and to be confident that I am indeed awake!

I find it easy to induce lucid dreaming but I prefer not to do it. I am ready to believe that it has the potential to be harmful due to the confusion involved. I do not think it would be suitable for everyone to induce the state but to those who are desirous then it is actually simple. All that is necessary is suggesting to oneself prior to sleep that one would like to become aware of dreaming, then, at a later date, to make the same kind of suggestion that one would like to have a lucid dream, and finally to be part of the dream. The skill is in not willing oneself but simply believing or wishing that it will happen (without the use of any will power) and it will happen; it may not happen immediately but, it will eventually and probably when one is least expecting it. It is the attitude of mind. If one harbours doubts then those doubts will manifest themselves but conversely, if one believes, then it will happen.

[BlueHeart]

I dont remember one dream ive had that wasnt clear.My dreams are clear and easy to see.lol.Iam also a creative and imaginative person.I don't need anything to show me clear dreams.

[Laucashel]

Originally Posted by SophieW

I recently read an article on dream journaling. There were many benefits listed. Among those is making dreams more lucid. It all made sense. I started my journal three nights ago. Has anyone used this method? If so, did they find it beneficial? Here is the article:

DivineCaroline :: Journaling Dreams

-Sophie

I dreamed night by night before, sometimes whole night I couldn't sleep. I started writing my dreams every morning when I wake up. When I couldn't sleep I write poems. when I dream I write in my dream diary then into poem. Afdter few months my dreaming reduced and I continued writing poems. Sometimes when I am writing poem I feel is the continuation of my dream. I kept writing my drems into poems until I wrote over 400 prose and poems. My first book was published on December 2006 "The Messages" miscellaneous prose and poetry and available online, Amazon and other online distributors/shops.

Laurie
www.lauriescreations.co.uk

[Jennings]

BlueHeart, lucid dreaming is a particular form a dreaming; it is unique and quite different to normal dreaming; it does not sound as if you have experienced it.

[summerdreams]

i've notice that, if you get REALLY INTO the dreams, and think of a action that you feel strongly about

you will do it


which is kinda the opposite since most people want to realize that it is a dream, not GET INTO IT to have lucid.

but I guess if you get into it, it works tho cuz then you will feel more strongly about your actions and your mind will work it out.

[JON]

For some people which includes myself is cheese. For some reason if eat an excessive amount of cheese shortly before sleep, I will get the very wild vivid dreams.

I've also heard it can give you nightmares!

[JON]

Any non-medicinal ways? I have tried concentrating before sleep, tried the brainwave entraining, all that stuff... Ideas?

With me it's a combination of:

* A vivid imagination.
* Being an avid reader. [Also descending from generations of crossword nuts and bookworms also helps!]
* Having been involved in Amateur Dramatics since a young age.
* Having played lots of interesting computer games over the years.

Jon

[OnyxRose]

Originally Posted by SophieW

I recently read an article on dream journaling. There were many benefits listed. Among those is making dreams more lucid. It all made sense. I started my journal three nights ago. Has anyone used this method? If so, did they find it beneficial? Here is the article:

DivineCaroline :: Journaling Dreams

-Sophie

Thanks for posting that article.

I've kept one for a long time and it really does seem to help. When I'm very dedicated with keeping it up, it works like a charm. It's like the whole full circle thing; you remember them better because you're writing them down, you're writing them down because you remember them better.

Sometimes when I've had a couple of bad dreams here and there, I will decide for myself what to dream about. I don't do it all that often (one of my good friends is so jealous of that ability and said she would do it every night if she could), I kind of like to leave dreams to chance to see what my subconscious comes up with. I do get a little on the mischievous side sometimes and dream myself some nice dreams about a favorite celebrity.

[Gossamer]

Originally Posted by Palehorse

I would be interested in any method of inducing lucid dreams on purpose. So far the ONLY thing I am aware of that *really* works is a perscription pain med called "tawin".

I had hurt my shoulder really bad and the doctor gave me a small perscription of them. EVERY TIME I took one, that night I would have vivid full color dreams without fail.

I don't recommend you go find this drug and try it, simply because the dreams were not that nice.

Any non-medicinal ways? I have tried concentrating before sleep, tried the brainwave entraining, all that stuff...

Ideas?

Burrow Carlos Castaneda's "Art of dreaming" ...The easiest way to induce dreaming is to think of your hands in wake state, and plan to find them in your dream - cause they're always there. Then to prolong the experience, as you observe the dream every lilttle while look back at the hands so you don't wake up - that's how you gain energy.

Notice that lucid dreaming and dreaming may not be the same thing - in lucid dreaming you can control everything - others, surroundings, yourself - you're the puppet master, but in dreaming you control only yourself in interaction with anorgan beings. Burrow the book

[LizHobart]

Originally Posted by SophieW

I recently read an article on dream journaling. There were many benefits listed. Among those is making dreams more lucid. It all made sense. I started my journal three nights ago. Has anyone used this method? If so, did they find it beneficial? Here is the article:

DivineCaroline :: Journaling Dreams

-Sophie

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