I am new to Lucid Dreaming, What is it?
Lucid Dreaming is a psychological phenomenon where you are aware you are dreaming, as you are dreaming, consciously present in a virtual reality formed by your own subconsciousness.
Science has proven with MRI & Cat scans that parts of the brain that are associated with situational and self awareness are switched back on in the lucid dreaming (or consciously aware) state. The location of the meta consciousness areas of the brain are still a mystery but it is know that the cerebral cortex plays a vital role in lucid dreaming.
The right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is commonly assosiated with self assessment and the frontopolar regions of the brain deal with evaluating thoughts, feelings and emotions.
But I don’t dream, how will I become Lucid if I have no memory of my dreams?
Every body has about 3-7 dreams a night (to co-inside with the REM states of sleep), with keeping a dream journal or just making a habit to remember your dreams in the morning your memory will improve.
When do lucid dreams occur?
They can happen at any stage of sleep, but it is most common in the last two periods of REM sleep – often between 4-7 (depending on sleep pattern
Will I be exhausted from losing sleep if I am Lucid dreaming?
The complete opposite is true! Most lucid dreamers report feeling incredibly energised, this occurs when you are bringing consciousness to restful sleep – when you put your mind to it, it becomes more efficient at charging your batteries
Which are the best techniques
Is it dangerous?
It can only get as dangerous as you mind creates it, it is after all, only a dream… isn’t it?
Am I dreaming RIGHT NOW?!
Don’t be silly, you are in my dream.
I am interested in learning how to lucid dream, how do I start?
I have created a simple beginners guide on here with some very useful resources and further reading.
Are there any good books you recommend on the subject?
You will find some good reading material in my resources section – I recommend that you read as much as humanly possible while you are on your journey to lucidity!
Who are you and what are you doing in my house, Jack?
Whats in this stuff?
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