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The Benefits of Lucid DreamingI think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each other's dreams, we can play together all night. ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes There are many benefits of lucid dreaming. You can take on a new life in lucid dreams, free of all your fears and inhibitions, confident that you can do absolutely anything. This has a real positive impact on your waking life. It is also a great platform for creativity and problem solving. And that's not to mention the enormous enjoyment that comes from playing within and exploring a virtual reality dreamworld. So, if you are wondering whether lucid dreams are worth it, read on. These are just some of the activities you can enjoy in conscious dreams... Solve ProblemsScientists know the benefits of lucid dreaming: they use it to solve problems and test new theories and designs. Take Friedrich Kekule's discovery of the structure of the benzene molecule; Otto Loewi's experiment on nerve impulses; and Elias Howe's invention of the sewing machine. This highlights the stunning power of the unconscious mind, which we so often ignore. Once you learn how to control your dreams, you can solve problems on demand - and on a whole new conscious level from waking reality. Let's say you have a mathematical riddle, or an engineering problem. In the physical world, you must solve these problems systematically, by working through each of the possible solutions. This can leave you stumped. But in lucid dreams, you can solve problems creatively. That simply means using your imagination! You can manifest the elements of the puzzle in three dimensions, work them into new arrangements, and try various solutions simultaneously. The key is to draw deeper insight from your subconscious mind, using the power of your imagination. Increase Creativity
Painters like Salvador Dali, William Blake and Paul Klee created famous artwork inspired by dreams. Even composers - like Mozart, Beethoven and Wagner - pointed to dreams as the source of their inspiration. To increase creativity in your lucid dreams, set a dream intention to seek out new horizons. If you are a painter, you can meet Dali in your dream and ask him to show you something incredible. Or if you are a musician, you can play the piano with Beethoven and create a duet. Remember that the unreality of dreams means you can experiment with these concepts in a variety of new ways. You can paint the color of the sky with a sweep of your hand, or create a musical symphony by jumping between the treetops... who said you needed a musical instrument?! Face Your Fears
If you have an irrational phobia, this is the place to deal with it in a safe environment. Children can confront their monsters under the bed and adults can conquer their waking terrors. From skydiving to snakes, you can face your fears knowing that absolutely no harm can come to you. Improve ConfidenceDo you lack confidence in certain areas of your life? If so, get ready to release those inhibitions and be totally free in a realistic dreamworld. Let's say you have to make a speech. If you want to improve your public speaking abilities, you can rehearse the event in a lucid dream. Having practiced your speech in a realistic dream environment, you will find you have much more confidence when it comes to making the speech in real life. Remember that practice makes perfect. Lucid dreams are a playground for experimentation. You can try out any concept imaginable - from business, to sports, to relationships - anything you like. By rehearsing a situation or simply toying with different outcomes, you can improve confidence in any number of real life scenarios.
Practice New Skills
By now, you can see how the benefits of lucid dreaming are limitless. Take a look at this inspiring website for martial arts training in lucid dreams. It features images and descriptions of its virtual training rooms, so you can go there next time you are lucid. It also explains how the precision muscle movements you make during dream training is ingrained in your brain - just as if you had been training in the real world! Develop Your Sense of SelfWe all develop a stronger sense of self as we get older. It arises from greater life experience which becomes first-hand knowledge. Since lucid dreams can be remembered as vividly as real life events, you can rapidly develop your sense of self. You can uncover new life skills and inspire new wisdom. Imagine the possibilities if you were to:
Explore Alternate RealitiesScience fiction often plays on the idea of multiple dimensions. Just like in the TV series, Sliders, you can use lucid dreams to open portals and explore alternate realities. What would these parallel worlds be like? Maybe their worlds evolved differently from ours - perhaps the force of gravity is weaker or stronger, perhaps we never created religion, perhaps physical matter is controlled by thought, perhaps humans evolved faster! In lucid dreams, you can teleport to alternate realities in an instant. Or if you're curious about the future - travel forward in time! This is a thrilling proposition that enables you to conquer new dimensions and explore the nature of the physical universe. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even have an out of body experience (OBE) in a dream and explore the astral realm. As you can see, there are enormous benefits of lucid dreaming. Like anything worth doing, it is not necessarily easy. But remember that anyone can have lucid dreams with a little patience and determination. By discovering the concept you are already well on your way to waking up in dreams. Check out my short lucid dreaming movie for more lucid dream ideas. Introduction to Lucid Dreaming
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