Lucid Dreaming

[ToshX]

Re: Lucid Dreaming

Am I the only one that notices it fairly often?

It's just like "This cannot be real, therefore it is a dream, meaning I can do whatever I want." Then just that happens, usually turning out to be something sexual, rofl.

I really don't know how it works. I don't do anything special, I just realize sometimes that it's a dream. It happens maybe, I don't know, once every week or two? It isn't like an every night thing, but it is a considerable amount.

But there's some nights when you're dreaming and know it, along with having FULL awareness of what's going on, but you still can't make some stuff happen. It's odd, really. What's even more odd is you can spawn things that you've never even thought of before, such as the worlds people were talking about.

So basically, even if you learn to control it, you aren't guaranteed that you will REALLY be able to control it.

[Z3ratul]

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I have to get lucky and hope my mind works itself out in this way one day, and even when it does, my dream still tends to flow as usual - I have some thought like "Oh cool, this is a dream and I know it lol" and then continue as normal.

Basically describes it for me. I'll either have some self-awareness that goes away after a few seconds, or I become self-aware and wake up not too long after. I've certainly realized I'm dreaming, but very rarely do I ever remember having any control over my dream. Usually it's just me doing these actions in a dream, feeling emotions, etc, and at the same time, being a seeming third-person observer that has no control over my actions... rather, just watching them unfold like a movie.

As far as pursuing 'lucid dreaming', my best suggestion is mainly to do what you're doing. You want to have an active, conscious check on your reality when you're awake so that when you're asleep, you can use that check to determine what the case is. Usually I use something that has a predictable effect. Look at a clock, turn away for a few moments, and look at the clock again and verify that it's the same time (or one minute off, w/e). Or, take a good look at your hands- count and wiggle each of your fingers to ten. The theory here is that while dreams are very much like reality in how we feel and how it displays itself, there are usually inconsistencies within our own mind that the real world wouldn't have. This way, when you look back at the clock it will probably have a different time, or at observing your hands, you may not have all ten fingers (I recall this happening to myself in a dream once). Figure something out for yourself along these lines... that's the best thing I can think of. How to stay in a lucid state, however, probably just requires practice. Not being surprised at all by your newfound awareness.

Hope that helps. It's not something I go out of my way to try and achieve, but when it does, I enjoy it while it lasts.

Ps: I love it when CT turns into anecdote.

[8Shade8]

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Hmm, lucid dreamin. Happened to me once, and thats about it. I just realize I was dreaming about being in New York, and I wanted to be able to jump really high. So I started jumping around sky scrapers. They supposedly have pills that induce lucid dreaming, but I have friends that are really into it, and they say a half of a 20oz. of Coke will help you get into the state.

They gave me pretty specific instructions. Once a day you have to look at your hand and say to yourself "if I see my hand in my sleep I will be aware of what I am doing." This is supposed to set some kind of reaction in your unconsiousness. Its like when you start to sneeze you automatically cover your mouth. This is supposed to be the same principle. Also they said that when you do actually become concious in your dream, do not freak out and get excited, otherwise you will wake up.

They gave me other tips too. When you are lucid dreaming and you want to change something, you can't just think about it and it will happen. You have to think about it and then turn a page of a book, or walk around a corner, to change the landscape or something. They said once you do this though, to not try and look back wondering where it is, because then logic will kick in and you will wake up. Don't try to make sense of anything.

Hope this helps

[ShadowSkill]

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My friends were big into lucid dreaming and likewise, I was influenced to give it a try. I have been aware that I am dreaming only to wake up shortly afterwards. I know that if you wake up you can attempt to "spin" in your sleep, which supposedly puts you back under, but it never lasts long.

'Spin' can also be used to quickly wake yourself up from a dream.

[RandomPscho]

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What is spin?

[Hachi86]

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Spin doesnt wake you up, it prolongs the dream.

"Spin" is making your dream self spin around in circles. It makes you stay asleep some kind of way. 8shade8, what are these pills you speak of?

[8Shade8]

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Well most of the time you can't lucid dream, because you are not aware you are dreaming yet. Thats not with everyone, but it is with me. I have ordered some pills from this site to try out:

http://www.brilliantdreams.com/

My friend bought this a couple of weeks ago (mind you he is already really good at lucid dreaming) and he said it increased his skill by tenfold. It is a kit that will show you how to lucid dream within seven days.

Go to:

http://www.lucid-dreaming-kit.com/lucid-dreaming/?pu=false

Edit: I don't know about you guys, but I am going to buy the kit. Only 60 bucks to have badass dreams? I'm in. Wikipedia's version sucks and does not work, so I need a new source. Did yall know there are people who do this their whole life? They freakin have a blast every night! Plus there is a money back guarantee with the pills, and I think the kit too.

Here are some quotes from them:

"I don't really know how to thank you enough. On day three, I experienced my first lucid dream. I instantly used it to speak in front of a large audience and cure my obsessive fear of public speaking. "It worked!! Yesterday, I had my first big meeting and it went great!"

- David Bond, Warren, Ohio


"Dear Mr Thompson, I've never had so much fun in my entire life. I bought this kit as I have a passing interesting in self-development."

"I still don't believe it, but using your techniques I had a lucid dream on the first night. It was absolutely wild. I cannot believe how much fun sleeping can be!"

- Kelly Elfont, Vessy, Switzerland


"I would like to write with a testimonial to let other people know that if you're even considering buying the Lucid Dreaming Kit, then don't think. Just do it!

"Since joining you in London... (I have) stopped smoking, come up with ideas for a series of new software products, and just finished plotting out my new book. Life-saver!

"I'm now averaging five lucid dreams per week. Thank you, Bradley!"

- Philippe Reeves, Dudley, United Kingdom (Original Course Attendee)



"I used to lucid dream a lot as a child, but somehow the talent got lost. After trying your techniques, it's back - with a vengeance!

"I really, really love the 90-minute technique. I've incorporated this now into my daily routine for good. It's amazing... I'm just in AWE and it's THANKS to you, Mr Thompson!"

- Mark Howard, Eagle River, Alaska



"I just wanted to say that I used the Lucid Dreaming Kit and it rocks! I have read other books and Internet sites and I've never had much luck using them. Bradley Thompson taught me how to use the four methods effectively, in a way that never makes you frustrated!

"I found using the (secret technique) works best for me. Thank you so much! I have had my first vivid Lucid Dream tonight. I am thirsty for more! I got to travel to places that I never knew existed... and possibly don't!"

- Thomas K, western_birder AT surfbirder.com


"Wow, guys. I have just experienced my first lucid dream and am writing to send you BIG kudos. What an absolute treat!

"You rock. I'm only on the second day of your course and just can't stop thinking about the adventure I just had in my own mind. It was so totally REAL... it's unreal!"

- Paul Kenton, paul.kenton@wholes*********.com

[Hachi86]

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Dude, if i had the cash i would definently buy it. Im afraid if i got that stuff i would sleep my life away. Wouldnt it be messed up if I was more concerned with what happened in my dreams instead of real life?

[8Shade8]

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Well **** man, I am making it as a hobby (actually an obsession lol). Since I have to wait for basic training I have been downing a Vault and a couple of Valume (sleeping pills) and trying to lucid dream. Those pills should come in the mail in a couple of days!! w00t!

[Hachi86]

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Dude i wanted to try sleeping pills but im afraid of the risk of addiction. I had a Vault and a king size hershey the other night. The next day i remembered having a dream and in that dream i was thinking about going to sleep and trying to achieve lucidity.

[lord_carbo]

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I once lucid dreamed, it was so awesome, but I usually don't have the patience nor the quietness to ever lucid dream, and the few times it's quiet it's late at night, so I'd fall asleep too easily.

Given I've tried 3 times and I pulled it off once, I guess I'm pretty good at it.

[DiscoBobbyPARANOiA]

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Well most of the time you can't lucid dream, because you are not aware you are dreaming yet. Thats not with everyone, but it is with me. I have ordered some pills from this site to try out:

http://www.brilliantdreams.com/

My friend bought this a couple of weeks ago (mind you he is already really good at lucid dreaming) and he said it increased his skill by tenfold. It is a kit that will show you how to lucid dream within seven days.

Go to:

http://www.lucid-dreaming-kit.com/lucid-dreaming/?pu=false

Edit: I don't know about you guys, but I am going to buy the kit. Only 60 bucks to have badass dreams? I'm in. Wikipedia's version sucks and does not work, so I need a new source. Did yall know there are people who do this their whole life? They freakin have a blast every night! Plus there is a money back guarantee with the pills, and I think the kit too.

Here are some quotes from them:

If you do buy the kit, please return with results, this really interests me.

[talisman]

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That seemed suspiciously like a planted advertisement.

The "only 60 bucks" part and testimonials etc...

[8Shade8]

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That seemed suspiciously like a planted advertisement.

The "only 60 bucks" part and testimonials etc...

Right...and I would have what motivation to do this. I simply am excited about this because of the things I have heard about it. My friend Matt has one, and he says its awesome. I am simply giving people places to check lucid dreaming stuff out. I have ordered them both now, and I am hoping to get them before I go to basic training on February 20th. I am not with anyone and no one pays me to "advertise". I live in freakin Oklahoma. I copied and pasted the stuff because of all the searches I did (believe me, I tried to find a better kit, and they do sell them everywhere) this one had the best results.

Yeah I guess from what you are saying is correct though. That did sound kind of salesman-ish. lol

[Megmo]

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I remember my dreams every night. Problem is, my dreams are so realistic with detail and color that I usually never stop to think that I'm dreaming. But I have had one lucid dream. I discovered I was dreaming and didn't wake up so I tried to give myself super powers for some reason. It didn't work, though. But I can become half aware of myself when I am in a nightmare. When I have nightmares, I somehow know what is going to happen and I try to find a way to avoid death or the thing I am afraid of. If I screw up or die, I just make myself go backwards in time in the dream to start over and try something else as if I'm in a video game or something. I'll try to have lucid dreams tonight. Hell, if I manage I'll post about it I guess.