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Robert Waggoner 10/13/2010 5:20:03 AM
Edgar, Glad you are enjoying my book. In the appendix, there are numerous techniques to achieve lucidity -- going from simple suggestion (e.g., Tonight in my dreams, I will see something odd and realize I am dreaming) to more formal approaches. Hypnosis or self hypnosis seems one way to allow for the "acceptance" of lucid dreaming. So look at the citation in my book, and you can find the one paper on hypnosis and lucid dreaming by Dane to see how he approached this and the results. Lucid wishes! Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Robert Waggoner 10/13/2010 5:13:50 AM
Alissa, Sounds like you have had some amazing lucid dreams! Congratulations. I remember a good friend and expert lucid dreamer telling me that she also "flew from the heart" in her lucid dreams (as if her heart area was essentially pulled forward, while flying in her lucid dreams). As for techniques, I suggest what works for the individual. So just take a look at what works for you, and continue the practice (even through the small droughts). Best wishes! Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Edgar Largeer 10/7/2010 1:04:45 AM
Hi Robert, you mentioned hypnosis in your fantastic book as scientifically valid option to trigger lucidity, I have been trying to go lucid for a month now but even though i practice the reality checks during the day i keep forgetting to prompt them in my dream :(...what i was thinking would it be possible to see a hypnotist to get them to plant the idea into my subconscious so when i am dreaming i do the reality checks ?? Submitted By: Edgar Largeer

Alissa 9/28/2010 3:34:59 PM
Hi! I'm reading your book for the first time, and I have to say it is amazing. I am on level 4 so far :) where the dream world is just not about me anymore, there is a higher consciousness at work. I asked to speak to God and the most amazing thing happened to me. You say your favorite way to fly is superman style. Mine is this "intention" pulling sensation I get from my heart when I ask a question to the observer. I LOVE IT. Since reading your book though, I haven't been able to have any lucid dreams (over a week) and I am kind of bummed. I only have had DILD's for the last couple of years.. never tried any other techinques. What other technique do you think I should go with first?? I have no sense of fear in the dream state anymore. Not even when I have nightmares, it's amazing. I have my dream journal by my side and I can't wait until one day when I can hopefully meet you!! Maybe in a lucid dream!! Thanks for your time. Alissa Submitted By: Alissa

Tanya 9/28/2010 10:22:33 AM
Hello :) Just wanted to quickly tell you that I listened to an old interview you did on Empowered Living Radio with Steve Maraboli and I really enjoyed it :) Thank you for all your work! - Tanya Submitted By: Tanya

Robert Waggoner 9/22/2010 11:41:56 AM
Sue, I'm not exactly sure if you played all of these dream roles simultaneously in the dream, or one after the other? In any case, it sounds like a fascinating (non-lucid) dream. It seems unfortunate that we don't have better terms for dreaming, since there seems to be a number of dream states (besides lucid or non-lucid). Your dream may qualify as a 'dream of clarity' (a category suggested by the Bon Buddhist) or a "big dream" (as Carl Jung noted). Thanks! Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Robert Waggoner 9/22/2010 11:35:01 AM
Mel, The dream body seems an interesting area for more investigation, as many lucid dreamers have noticed the differences from the waking self (especially when they look into a mirror while lucid dreaming). As you suggest, we often recall seeing the dream, but never our dream body. In some cases, people report seeing their dream body as if they were a disembodied observer, hovering over the scene. To some degree, this brings us back to the question, "Who is the dreamer who dreams the dream?" Best wishes! Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

sue 9/21/2010 1:27:11 AM
Hi Robert, some years ago I was developing a lucid dreaming ability and recorded a dream in which I played multiple roles. It would be interesting if you would qualify this phenomena as lucid or possibly an alternate state of dreaming. It was strangely exhausting. First I was the observer, the dream was almost like being in a 3D movie by which I mean I could change perspective just by thinking it. Secondly I was an infant (new born baby). Thirdly, a toddler and fourthly a young adult. The theme was protection of self and each layer was taking responsibilty for the younger version(s). There was a tremendous sense of danger or threat but I did not identify that during the dream specifically. Thanks for your perspective. Submitted By: sue

mel 9/19/2010 5:47:28 AM
dear robert, i have been experimenting with lucid dreaming for some time now and with my lucidity has come a much higher attention to detail when dreaming. That said, I've begun to notice that my dream body is either very unstable or absent in nearly all of my dreams (lucid or non), wondering your thoughts on this. can't wait to read your book. sincerely, mel Submitted By: mel

Robert Waggoner 9/17/2010 5:21:40 PM
Hi Max, I feel that the practice of MILD seems the best approach for trouble free lucid dreaming. Using it, you avoid the possible issues that you mention, and learn a very valuable technique (as you can discover in detail in my book's appendix.) But since many people ignore advice, the way to reduce fear involves facing it at a rate that you feel comfortable with, consistently and persistently. At some point, you will conquer the fear. Good luck! Submitted By: Robert Waggoner