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scarp  ·  4656 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: My story about lucid dreaming and lottery numbers
Here's another neat trick to try when lucid dreaming: ask the characters in the dream who they are or what they represent. "Their" answers might surprise you. I've only ever done it once, but it's interesting what you can learn about yourself from your dreams.




thenewgreen  ·  4656 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I remember all of my dreams within the first 10-15 minutes of waking. Then they slip away and only present themselves as undefined familiarities that pop up occasionally. I know that I can sometimes shape my dreams while I'm in them. I will try to ask the characters in the dream who they are and what they represent. Interesting experiment.
scarp  ·  4655 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I know what you mean. In fact you just reminded me that I had a very vivid dream last night that I spent a few minutes dwelling on this morning. It helps to write them down, but I usually don't.
thenewgreen  ·  4655 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Woke up this morning and it wasn't till I was in the shower that I thought, shit, I totally forgot to be an active participant in my dream".
scarp  ·  4655 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I just remembered another trick that I read somewhere (but haven't actually tried) that you in particular might find useful as an artist and musician. If you're looking for inspiration, try this. Before walking into a room or turning a corner, say to yourself something along the lines of "Once I open this door, I will hear the most beautiful, unique melody."

Maybe it will be complete gibberish, or maybe it will be a song you've heard before, or maybe it will be nothing at all. But hey, it's worth a shot!

thenewgreen  ·  4655 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I'm all over it. Thanks for the recommendation. These types of things keep the process "fresh".