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Meditation for Lucid DreamingMeditation is my soul's soundless
conversation ~Sri Chinmoy Meditation is a powerful mind tool. People from many cultures use it for:
Regular practice will help you achieve profound relaxation and increase your chances of having lucid dreams. The two go hand-in-hand. It will also strengthen your ability to perform the WILD and MILD lucid dream exercises. What is Meditation?Humans have been entering a meditative state of mind for more than 5,000 years. It is a component of almost every religion. But that does not mean you have to be religious in order to meditate. The science of meditating stems from psychophysiology - a branch of psychology which studies the effect of the mind on the body. In order to meditate for lucid dreaming, you must develop two opposite skills:
You can do these exercises unaided, or with the help of meditation CDs. I use binaural beats for altered states of consciousness. I have listed some powerful guided meditation CDs along the right hand side of this page. They are an excellent way to quickly relax the mind and begin an inner journey. Try to practice this simple breathing exercise once a day. Although it is a very basic exercise, it is still very powerful. You will notice the benefit of a clear mind immediately. In time, you will find yourself less prone to stress and can handle difficult situations with ease.
The aim is to increase your awareness of this imaginary landscape while allowing your mind and body to release everyday stresses. Listen intently to the wonderful sound of silence. You may choose to add birdsong or the rhythmic sound of raindrops in the background. The stronger the mental imagery, the better. Feel the texture of the grass under your bare feet. Stop to touch the flowers - even smell the roses! Make every movement slow and deliberate. Take as long as you like to explore your peaceful garden.
This self-guided exercises is great for increasing self-awareness and allowing your mind to focus without everyday distractions. You may change the scenery every time you practice this routine - even make up your own inner worlds - as long as they promote calm relaxation. You can also use this technique to set your next lucid dreaming intention. Learning to control your dreams will be easier if you are good at invoking strong mental imagery. Finding Time to MeditateWhen it comes to daily meditation, many people think it's a nice idea but can't imagine finding the time to practice it. This is the first mental block. The beauty of meditating is that it actually helps you to focus your mental energy and think more clearly. This allows you to set your priorities straight and get more things done! It is almost a paradox that taking time out for this generates more free time in your daily life. A simple 15-minute daily routine will relieve you of stress and encourage inner peace. By practicing guided meditation and lucid dreaming techniques, you will enhance your self-awareness and develop a focused mindset. The mental imagery will also help and inspire you when it comes to lucid dreaming. Lucid Dreaming Techniques
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Modern life puts huge time stresses on all of us. That in itself can make us miserable - always feeling like we never accomplish what we really want. And this kind of frustrated mindset can affect our health too.
