Lucid Dreaming FAQ
ú Subject: Lucid Dreaming FAQ (Answers to these frequently asked questions on lucid dreaming brought to you by THE LUCIDITY INSTITUTE.) Q. What is lucid dreaming? A. The term "lucid dreaming" refers to dreaming while knowing that you are dreaming. The "lucid" part refers to the clarity of consciousness rather than the vividness of the dream. It generally happens when you realize during the course of a dream that you are dreaming, perhaps because something weird occurs. Most people who remember their dreams have experienced this at some time, often waking up immediately after the realization. However, it is possible to continue in the dream while remaining fully aware that you are dreaming. Q. If you are lucid, can you control the dream? A. Usually lucidity brings with it some degree of control over the course of the dream. How much control is possible varies from dream to dream and from dreamer to dreamer. Practice can apparently contribute to...