I received this e-mail over the festive season and thought it would be a good idea to share it with all of you. If one person has this question, then there are many more with the same question, but are too shy to ask. So here goes, and please, as always, feel free to add your comments or criticism, for that is how we can all grow.

Hi, I heard you once on 702 (Talk Radio) and got very interested. I need some help, how does one become lucid? How does one start the journey of lucid dreaming? Thanks in advance.

Lucid dreaming requires motivation on you part. Keep a dream journal and record your dreams when you remember them.

Before falling asleep, set your intention that you will have a lucid dream. Create a statement which you can repeat a few times in your mind that you are becoming lucid in your dreams.

Pretend you are dreaming during the day. Take time out and pretend that you are dreaming and allow your imagination to take over.

The Buddhists believe that the reality as we know it, is just a dream state. Develop a conscousness of: ” If this were a dream, what would it mean?” attitude during the day. Keep asking yourself: “Could I be dreaming now? If I were dreaming, what would this situation symbolise to me?”

This sets the tone for lucid dreaming. Remember, it takes practice, so don’t get discouraged if you seem to get no results at first.

Hope I have helped you out – With love Helen

Hi Helen, I’ve read some stuff on lucidity, but I need your knowledge here. What are the negative effects of lucid dreaming? Some say lucid dreaming is evil considering spirituality. I need to know, how does it influence one’s spirituality? From what I’ve gathered, dreams are the subconscious speaking……does this mean lucidity guarantees full understanding of oneself? Does it put one in total control? Thanks

As far as I know, there is no danger with lucid dreaming. We tend to do this naturally anyway, so how can something we do naturallly be evil, just because we are learning to use it consciously?

Lucid dreaming describes the state wherein you are aware that you are dreaming, while you are dreaming (a dream within a dream). Generally, most people who can reall their dreams quite well, occasionally experience having a lucid dream, while those who regularly work and record their dreams, these experiences become more frequent.

Many therapists regard lucid dreaming as an importnat skill to inner growth and development. It is in this space that you can try our different ways of dealing with issues than you are wont to do during your “awake” state. Lucid dreamers develop a strong sense of their own power and individualitry and are less likely to be influenced and swayed by peer/group pressure or to conform to society without questioning………

Lucid dreaming can help us to grow spiritually, and often allows us the feeling of freedom and control……So my advice to you? GO FOR IT…..

Hope this helps

With love
Helen

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