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What
Is A Lucid Dream? How Can I Have One?
Have
you ever had a dream in which you suddenly became aware
that you were dreaming? If so, you were lucid
dreaming. Whereas most of the time we are not consciously aware
in our dreams, lucid dreams offer the possibility of a richer
dream experience – or sometimes even the ability to control
our dreams however we want.
Some people seem to have no problem inducing a lucid dream
at will, while others have them spontaneously or not at all.
If you fall into the latter category and would like to try
having a lucid dream, there are simple techniques you can use
to induce them. It may take time before they work, however,
so be prepared to make this an ongoing process until you see
results.
1.
Am I dreaming?
As often as possible, begin asking yourself this question
while you are awake. Make it a strong habit to check in with
yourself about your state of consciousness. Over time, this
habit will begin to seep into your subconscious and you’ll
find yourself asking that question while you are dreaming -
and the lucid dream begins!
2.
Choose a trigger object.
There are a couple of common objects that seem to trigger
lucid dreams for many people: looking at your own hands or
seeing money at some point in the dream. However, you can also
designate a trigger object while you’re awake. Choose an object
that you would expect to see in your dreams. If you frequently
dream of animals, make an animal your trigger object. If your
dreams often involve your place of work (or a former place
of work, or a former residence), make that your trigger.
Before you go to sleep at night, think about this item or
place for a few minutes. Say out loud, “Tonight I will dream
of ________ (trigger), and when I do, I will instantly realize
that I am dreaming and commence with a lucid dream.” It may
not work the first few times you try it, but keep at it and
eventually you’ll plant the seed in your subconscious mind.
3.
Intend to have a lucid dream.
Finally, simply intending to have a lucid dream each night
before you retire can often be enough to induce one. Follow
the same technique as above and state aloud that you will have
a lucid dream. Keep doing this each night before you go to
bed and don’t be surprised when it works!
Of course, once you have mastered these techniques the question
arises: what to do in a lucid dream once you realize you’re
having one? Why, anything you want! You can fly, sing, leap
over tall buildings in a single bound – basically anything
you can or can’t do in physical reality. One good way to start
is by trying to control something in your dream environment.
For example, see if you can make an object materialize before
you, or try to do something you wouldn’t ordinarily be able
to do.
Probably the most wonderful benefit of lucid dreams is the
feeling of empowerment and freedom you get from them. Knowing
that you’re dreaming gives you a humongous dose of courage
to try the impossible without fear of repercussions. You know
you’re going to wake up snug and safe in your bed, so you’ve
got nothing to lose by having a blast!
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by SolveYourProblem.com
: 2009
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