The Power of the Lucid Dream

Jung, who is a famous Swiss psychiatrist, initially came up with the theory of the lucid dream. He believed, that in fact, we are actually dreaming at all times. Researchers have found that when we are awake, we are busy with our day to day life, leaving us unaware that this is remarkably the case. An interesting theory is that while we are having lucid dreams, we are realizing a strange cross over between being asleep and actually being awake.

When you are in the midst of a lucid dream, some of what your experiencing is a rational sequence of events, so much so, that you wake up remembering the encounter. It then becomes very easy to explain in detail what you remember. The difficulty happens in being able to distinguish between the dream state and the waking state. You feel unsure of what part was the dream and what part may have actually happened. This, in turn, leads you wake up jolted and confused as to what had just transpired. It is a very uncomfortable feeling and it can leave you agitated and afraid. A memorable experience that becomes hard to shake and can stay with you for the rest of the day.

Lucid dreams are also typically brighter and more colorful than a regular dream. It has been found that amazingly, you have the advantage to take control of what you are about to dream. Undoubtedly, your dream will often stray and veer off course, but you can begin this dream however you choose. For example, you may want to start your dream off on a beautiful yacht sailing on a perfect blue ocean, only to find that your dream will decide to take it's own direction. Suddenly, the beautiful blue ocean will abruptly become engaged in a fierce wind storm, where your control is lost. This is when you message from your subconscious will reveal itself.

Religions from around the world recognize the power of lucid dreaming. The Hindus and Buddhists believe that a lucid dream can be recreated through a deep meditative state. The more deeply you meditate, the more advanced your lucid dreams will become. This will connect you to a higher consciousness. When you allow yourself to take control of a lucid dream, it can prove to be extremely beneficial in your waking life. A powerful tool that will allow you to figure out solutions to problems and the ability to overcome your fears.

Imagine having a fear of heights. You begin your dream with a vision of being on top of a very high mountain. You can feel how afraid you are, your heart may be pounding. Suddenly, you become aware that you can see everything that is majestic and beautiful down below. A sense of calm can surround you. This lucid dream experiment can help you overcome this particular waking fear. You may also decide to re-enact something traumatic, but change how you dealt with it and the ultimate outcome. This can help your healing process and the ability to move on.

Researcher have come to the conclusion that lucid dreaming is a forceful tool to incorporate into your life. Conquering fears, realizing answers to problems that have plagued you and manifesting positive changes you wish to incorporate into your life are all strong arguments for looking into the strength and power of lucid dreaming. When you are able to master these techniques, it will allow your life to flourish in both a mystically healing and practical way.