How Lucid Dreaming Helps in Personal Growth
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Many people have the ability to recall their dreams, either vaguely or clearly - the moment they wake up from their sleep. However, as the conscious mind kicks in and they go about their daily routine, the dream recall eventually fades away completely.In lucid dreaming, the person is aware that he/she is dreaming; meaning that the state of consciousness is clearer than the dream itself. This allows the person to have control over the dream itself, as well as being able to recall it with more clarity and detail once awaken.The existence of lucid dreaming has been scientifically recognized as a well-researched phenomena by Neuroscientist J. Allan Hobson. His objective was that of understanding how the lucid dreaming occurrence takes place as well as the benefits that could be obtained from the experience. The scientific framework for engaging in lucid dreaming is for the dreamer to be able to influence or control the outcome of his/her dreams with the intention to learn how to solve problems, get clues for self-improvement, increase self-esteem and build self-confidence, among other self growth benefits.Recalling clearly one's dream is the initial step towards lucid dreaming. Often, people tend to undermine the power of dream recall the moment they wake up. After the realization that the person was just in a state of dreaming, the tendency is to get up start to do his/her daily routine. Dream recall, generally, enhances the awareness of the person's dreams. Thus, when a person recalls a dream in the conscious state, they merge the dream with awareness and learn to be more in control of what their dreams can become.Start right away with the intention to recall your dreams as soon as you awaken in the morning, before you move, stretch or stand up. Strive to stay in the 'dreamlike' state for awhile as soon as you wake up and try to recall your dream right away. Avoid thinking of your commitments for the day or anything that might distract your mind. Just a few moments is all you need. With practice this will become easier and even automatic.Lucid dreaming can actually have a positive impact in your awaken reality. Once you are consciously dreaming, think positively on what you want to achieve - all possibilities to reach your goals in life.Scientists and psychologists believe that people who have the ability to consciously dream can improve themselves in various aspects of their life. Additionally, lucid dreaming can be an exciting experience while delving into your personal virtual reality dream space because anything and everything is possible in one's dreams. Interfacing realities with lucid dreams may be a worthwhile endeavor for those who want to explore the possibilities of the mind and learn to solve a variety of situations in this creative manner.The conscious mind is the logical brain when you are awake, while the subconscious mind is the one working during dreaming. In a state of lucid dreaming, the conscious and subconscious mind actually play together. When this happens, it is the subconscious mind that provides the insights on what the conscious mind has been thinking of before falling into a dream. Moreover, given the fact of the vastness of information contained in the subconscious mind, it can offer a multitude of solutions to the conscious mind.Some scientists and professionals claim that they have developed skills to problem solve while 'thinking.' Meanwhile, artists and musicians claim to have been inspired by their dreams and improved their creativity in their crafts due to what the saw happened in their dreams. These instances are proof of the unlimited potential that can be found in lucid dreams.Mind conditioning is important before going to sleep. This helps in setting up your aim on a subject of interest or idea. Set your goals and start recreating yourself through lucid dreaming.
