Lucid Dreams

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Lucid Dream

A lucid dream is a type of dream where the dreamer becomes aware that they are dreaming. During a lucid dream, the dreamer may gain some amount of control over the dream characters, narrative, or environment; however, this is not actually necessary for a dream to be described as lucid. Lucid dreaming has been studied and reported for many years. Prominent figures from ancient to modern times have been fascinated by lucid dreams and have sought ways to better understand their causes and purpose. Many different theories have emerged as a result of scientific research on the subject and have even been shown in pop culture. Further developments in psychological research have pointed to ways in which this form of dreaming may be utilized as a form of sleep therapy.
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[Jitendra Hydonus]

 I have become much more aware of the dream state since spending a lot of time in meditation; since meditation often induces conscious dreaming, or stated differently;  lucid dreaming. Many times throughout my life I’ve witnessed being aware of dreams pass through my conscious awareness while dreaming. Sometimes thoughts or visions arise quite spontaneously apart from the originator of those thoughts; in other words they come from a higher source and bring messages back to us that offer guidance in the director guidance of our spirit towards decision making. For instance I remember specifically having a message coming through while in the state of cognitive awareness asking me in a melody: Tell me what you goina do with your life? What you goina do? In one unselfish moment, in one unselfish way?

Sometimes the conscious dreaming can also induce visions as well. These visions may be quite conscious during meditation practices. Although the visions are perhaps less conscious during sleep dreaming, they are nevertheless rememberable to the conscious awareness after awakening.

At times we/I have had remembered dreams of people from the past that have various relevancy to the present. For instance remembering the presence of someone in this life who has past on and has come back to let them impart the joy of their spirit that you had felt when they were with you in the physical. Quite fascinating to me is the fact their spirit can join you/us in sleep or the waking state; as I’ve witnessed both. It is also helpful to discuss this with others before they pass on because more of a link is established between you and another soul in which transmission is encouraged.

Meditation, Lucid Dreaming and Cognition

Studies since the 1970s have found fascinating links between meditation, lucid dreaming and cognition:

Meditators have reduced REM sleep but greater dream recall
Meditators have more lucid dreams, even after controlling for recall
Both meditators and lucid dreamers show more  field independence*
*Field independence is a cognitive style of learning. It means you tend to separate details from the surrounding context (as opposed to field dependence, which is the inability to distinguish details).

Are you field independent?

Think back to your school days. If you relied less on the teacher for support, and were able to learn through extensive reading and writing on your own, then you are field independent.

The fact that you are taking a self-taught course right now also suggests you may be field independent.

According to a study by Jayne Gackenbach, this psychological mechanism underlies the emergence of lucidity. It is consistent in men and women.

What's more, it's linked to the presence of the organic compound COH in certain parts of the brain during both meditation and lucid dreaming.

This suggests lucid dreams may be considered a form of sleeping meditation.

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[Jitendra Hydonus]

i miss lucid dreaming. It appears to take place more often when i have a continuous meditation schedule from day to day, and not so often when i'm concerned with other elements of my life like work/service. Although sometimes i've seen what i may call heightened lucid dreaming which is more like a vision while not meditating. They are rather rare and may be interpreted as a past life episode(s) seen. It is a fascinating experience observing dreams consciously in 'real time'.

[guest587]

Cultivating awareness has allowed me to become somewhat lucid at times. Whether that means by meditation, prayer, writing, or any type of quiet and mindful practice...

I read your dream with the snake. Snakes are quite friendly actually. I am pleased to read you had a pleasant experience. 

[Jitendra Hydonus]

I have become much more aware of the dream state since spending a lot of time in meditation; since meditation often induces conscious dreaming, or stated differently;  lucid dreaming. Many times throughout my life I’ve witnessed being aware of dreams pass through my conscious awareness while dreaming. Sometimes thoughts or visions arise quite spontaneously apart from the originator of those thoughts; in other words they come from a higher source and bring messages back to us that offer guidance in the director guidance of our spirit towards decision making. For instance I remember specifically having a message coming through while in the state of cognitive awareness asking me in a melody: Tell me what you goina do with your life? What you goina do? In one unselfish moment, in one unselfish way?

Sometimes the conscious dreaming can also induce visions as well. These visions may be quite conscious during meditation practices. Although the visions are perhaps less conscious during sleep dreaming.

Recently I’ve had more lucid dreams which have occurred during meditation. It is the experience of visually seeing a dream take place while practicing a meditation technique. Or in psychological
parlance, it has having a dream awake. I believe that some of it is due to tiredness. Although like any experience that is somewhat challenging, the consciousness is often elevated by such experiences.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

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Research suggests a strong connection between lucid dreaming and meditation, with many studies indicating that regular meditation practice can significantly increase the frequency of lucid dreams due to the shared skill of heightened self-awareness and the ability to observe one's mental state, a key component of both practices.


Key points about the link between lucid dreaming and meditation:

Meta-awareness:
Both meditation, especially mindfulness practices, and lucid dreaming require a high level of meta-awareness, which is the ability to observe one's thoughts and experiences without getting caught up in them; this skill developed through meditation can translate to recognizing when you are dreaming, leading to lucid dreams.

Mindfulness and attention control:
Meditation trains the mind to focus attention and be present in the moment, which can be beneficial in a dream state where you are more likely to become aware that you are dreaming.
Open monitoring meditation:
Studies have indicated that open monitoring meditation styles, where one observes thoughts and sensations without judgment, are particularly linked to increased lucid dream frequency.

Dream yoga:
Some traditions, like Tibetan Buddhism, incorporate dream practices, including lucid dreaming, as a part of their meditation practice, further highlighting the connection between the two

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[mccoy]

This is what the Gemini AI says about meditation and lucid dreams, something overlaps with your search:

Meditation and lucid dreaming appear to have a significant connection. Here's a breakdown:

Increased Awareness:

Meditation: Cultivates heightened self-awareness and present moment focus.
Lucid Dreaming: Requires recognizing you're dreaming, essentially a heightened awareness within a dream state.
Mindfulness:

Meditation: Often involves mindfulness practices, which emphasize observing thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Lucid Dreaming: Benefits from mindfulness within the dream – observing the dream environment, characters, and your own reactions.
Reduced Mental Chatter:

Meditation: Aims to quiet the mind and reduce the constant stream of thoughts.
Lucid Dreaming: A quieter mind might make it easier to notice the unusual or illogical aspects of a dream, triggering the realization that you're dreaming.
Studies:

Some studies suggest a correlation between regular meditation practice and an increased frequency of lucid dreams.
However, more research is needed to fully understand the nature of this connection.
How Meditation Might Facilitate Lucid Dreaming:

Increased Meta-awareness: Meditation can strengthen your ability to observe your own mental states, which could translate to increased awareness within a dream.
Reduced Sleep Inertia: Meditation can improve sleep quality and reduce sleep inertia (the grogginess upon waking). This might make it easier to become lucid upon waking within a dream.
Important Note:

The connection between meditation and lucid dreaming is not fully understood, and individual experiences vary greatly.
If you're interested in exploring lucid dreaming, consider incorporating mindfulness practices into your meditation routine.