What Is Lucid Dreaming?

What is Lucid Dreaming?

As more and more people hear about and discover lucid dreaming, the most core question for all who are interested is, “what is lucid dreaming?”. Very simply put, lucid dreaming is a state of consciousness where the dreamer knows he/she is dreaming. However, there is much more open to the dreamer than just realizing he/she is dreaming.

It is one thing to realize that you are dreaming and another to be able to control your dream. Controlling dreams is a popular reason for people to explore lucid dreaming and is also one of the benefits of lucid dreaming. It is possible to have a lucid dream without being able to control the dream. I like to refer to these dreams as semi-lucid.

Semi-lucid dreams have a way of offering comfort and safety in a dream. So much so that the content of the dream can consist of content that would normally be thought of as intense or scary. This can result in some really great adventures and experiences in the dream and also can lead to a boost in confidence in the real world.

Full lucidity brings with it the opportunity to fully control your dreams. There is a good chance you have heard of lucid dreamers being able to fly or transform their shape in the dream state. The amount of control you can have in a dream is seemingly limitless, however; it is not quite as easy as it may sound. Even experienced lucid dreamers find difficulty in controlling and shaping their dreams.

What Is Lucid Dreaming? – Controlling your dreams

With practice, controlling your dreams can become a normal aspect of dreaming, but there are various other lucid dreaming benefits. Many accomplishments throughout the years have been attributed to lucid dreams. Inventors, writers, scientists, artists, and every day people have found inspiration from lucid dreams. A lucid dream is the ultimate environment for problem solving and experimentation. Some people use it for mental, emotional, and social self improvement.

Imagine a person who has a fear of speaking in public. This is not an uncommon type of fear. Now, a person like this who is also able to lucid dream can practice speaking to the public in a dream. A lucid dream can act very much like a safety net. Practicing something like public speaking in a lucid dream can produce real world results.

What Is Lucid Dreaming? – Beyond lucid dreaming

Lucid dreams can also be a doorway to other spiritual experiences and other mental states. Lucid dreams are often linked to astral projection. Astral Projection is not typically thought of as a dream state, but rather a state of mind (and spirit) in which your consciousness goes beyond the bounds of the physical body.


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