Despite the marketed-down assumption that lucid dreaming is all about controlling the dream, the primary appeal and lure of lucid dreaming is usually to interact with the deep mind. Otherwise, we would just close our eyes and have a fantasy daydream. … [Read more...] about The Ritual of Calling Lucid Dreams
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Announcing My Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Anthology
I have been a terrible blogger of late! I figure it's time to tell you what I've been doing, besides, apparently, not updating my blog. So what's eating my time? Along with my colleague Kelly Bulkeley, I am currently editing a huge collection of … [Read more...] about Announcing My Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Anthology
Don’t Mistake Tactics for Strategy when Learning How to Lucid Dream
As a lucid dreaming teacher, I hear from a lot of people who wish they could go lucid more frequently. When I ask what is the plan being using to stir up more lucid dreams, they usually list off a dozen different induction practices. At this point, … [Read more...] about Don’t Mistake Tactics for Strategy when Learning How to Lucid Dream
The Secret Posture for Triggering Wake Initiated Lucid Dreams and Out-of-Body Experiences
A few years ago, I took a flight from Atlanta back to my home in San Francisco. I was sleep deprived after a late night out with old friends. The afternoon I arrived home, I drove down to Ocean Beach and took a nap in the car, leaving the window open … [Read more...] about The Secret Posture for Triggering Wake Initiated Lucid Dreams and Out-of-Body Experiences
Apparently I corresponded with Jared Loughner before he was a mass murderer
I got the weirdest phone call last night. The editor of Gawker, A.J. Daulerio, contacted me, requesting information on lucid dreaming. He said he's doing a new piece on lucid dreaming and Jared Loughner, who was sentenced yesterday with life in … [Read more...] about Apparently I corresponded with Jared Loughner before he was a mass murderer
Stir it up! Lucid dreaming, Traveling and the Vigilance Effect
One of the most important elements of getting a restful night’s sleep is feeling relaxed and safe. Ordinarily we achieve this comfort zone by sleeping in our own homes. But if you want to have more lucid dreams, it's time to stir it up a … [Read more...] about Stir it up! Lucid dreaming, Traveling and the Vigilance Effect