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Alexander Kierlanczyk 3/4/2011 4:37:08 PM
Hello Mr. Waggoner, I just ordered your book from Amazon, and am currently listening to your appearance on the Cosmic Influence radio program. I'm 16, and have recently become infatuated with the world of dreams. I'm fairly new to the study, but I am very much interested in being able to access a state of lucidity. Do you have any addition advice for accessing consciousness in the dream state? Thank you so much for your time, Alexander Kierlanczyk Submitted By: Alexander Kierlanczyk

Robert Waggoner 3/3/2011 1:30:35 PM
Jim, Great question! I am not aware of any research being done on this particular question. I believe that some studies have shown people recalling events (while intoxicated, for example) that happened during a previous drinking bout, which seemed unaccessible by their normal conscious mind. In various dreams, people have become lucid when they "see" someone from a dream of the night before. So the memory in the dream state may be more acute for dream events. Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Jim 3/3/2011 9:20:02 AM
Hi Robert. I'm taking my time reading your book, so forgive me if this next question is answered in the book. I sometimes have dreams where I'm conversing with a dream character. The character says something like "remember two years ago when....". And I do remember! But whatever we are remembering never happened in waking life nor do I recall such a dream of that event. Has any research been done on whether we have a subconsious dream memory? Memories stored by the subconsious of prior dreams that we don't recall consiously? It might account for my feelings of knowing people from the past that I've never really consciously met before. Submitted By: Jim

Robert Waggoner 2/19/2011 2:14:44 PM
Stuart, Congratulations on your second lucid dream! Glad you liked the book. In general, a lucid dreamer should not stare at an object for too long (more than a few seconds). After staring for an extended period, the lucid dream normally ends. In the book, I recommend that if you feel too excited, you can look at your hands or the ground to reduce the emotional load and maintain your lucid awareness. But here again, you can only stare at your hands for a few seconds and then focus elsewhere. Like any new venture, lucid dreaming takes practice to perfect. Best wishes on your future lucid dreams! Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Stuart 2/18/2011 1:56:19 AM
Hi Robert, I had a lucid dream on Monday this week. I guess I did a reality check because I became aware I was dreaming when I floated up to the ceiling of a room.I asked the dream to show me something (nothing specific). The room then went dark and I either started to fall or the ceiling extended. Neon lights that moved like worms started to appear on the wall. I felt emotional energy surrounding me and I looked at my hands as you suggested. I felt a calming & relaxing effect but I do not remember much after that. I was probably Lucid for about a minute or two. I read in the appendix of your book that if one stares at an object too long, you can lose lucidity. Have you heard of any cases before where one looks at their hands to remain lucid but lose lucidity when they look too long?? This was my second lucid dream, have been "doing" it for a few months now. Love your book. Submitted By: Stuart

Robert Waggoner 2/10/2011 9:44:35 AM
Hi Jim #1 and Jim #2, Jim #1, I am glad to hear that your request for an "enjoyable dream". The subconscious is always listening. To Jim #2, the regularity of lucid dreaming seems to vary considerably throughout the year. In my own dreaming, I notice a very modest spring season effect, but I am not aware of any studies. It may be that you "spring-forward" in the spring time and subconsciously are looking forward to possible events (now that the snow and cold have disappeared). Interesting item, though. Best wishes! Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Jim 2/9/2011 2:16:11 PM
Hi Robert. Do any of your readers report seasonal spikes in predictive or lucid dreams? My precognitive dreams and most creative visual dreams have historically come more often in the spring, around March. When I was a kid, it was like clockwork. I could always look forward to my pre-cognitive dreams for the year showing up in the spring. Submitted By: Jim

Jim 2/9/2011 2:13:23 PM
Thank you Robert. As a followup to the fear, I spent the day envisioning daylight and asked, prior to going to sleep, for an enjoyable dream. Though it wasn't lucid, it was one of benevalent reconciliation. In short, the dream I had sent "birds of paradise" which turned into children who greeted me with smiles. It was like my subconcious was glad to see me. No response needed. Thanks for the help! Submitted By: Jim

Robert Waggoner 2/8/2011 1:47:31 PM
Sandy, Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the book. Often readers tell me that as they read my book, their lucid dream frequency increases significantly -- another bonus to reading my book! Hopefully we'll meet some time. I'm always open to speaking at events or conferences. Cheers! Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Robert Waggoner 2/8/2011 1:44:44 PM
Jim, Glad that you used the "Finding Your Hands" technique to become lucidly aware. It is a simple, but very effective technique. To your general question -- in my book, I suggest that if you ever encounter a fearful situation or dream figure, then project love and peace and compassion onto it. You will watch it respond positively to that compassionate energy. Personally, for you, you may wish to read my book again, so you feel more at ease and ready for the lucid dream environment. Best wishes! Submitted By: Robert Waggoner