Improved clarity in a non lucid dream

Last night, though i cant remember it well, i was having a dream about trying to text or read something but i couldnt because the dream was very fuzzy. It was a non lucid dream and at no point did i register that i was dreaming :[ but i did use the technique i read about for improving dream clarity, i said out loud "clarity now!" and then i rubbed my hands together. The dream became crystal clear and i think i was able to continue, though i cant remember what happened after that. It felt like i was actually thinking in the dream, because i remembered that i had read how to improve dream clarity and i remembered what i had read, but i didnt know i was asleep.
Have any of yous had experience with this? Is this a step towards lucidity or just a dream? :]

This is a step towards lucidity! ;) Why? Well because based on your description it sounds like you were more aware than usual in this dream, and a little degree of dream control is also a common sign that you are more aware than a common dream.

And about the not realizing that you are dreaming part... When we are asleep our logical center of the brain is completely shut off, which is why we can dream about dancing elephants, and other obvious signs without realizing that we are dreaming.

But when you practise your awareness it will slowly but steady get easier with time.

So keep up the good work and sweet dreams :content:

That's really, really cool. I'm impressed! I've never done that in a dream before but, as MasterMind said, you are getting closer. You know you're getting closer to lucidity any time you a) dream about it or b) practice it.

Again, good job. I really hope that you have your first soon!

Also, just want to say, that the logic center of the brain is shut off until around layer 3 minor. In this layer your consciousness kind of seeps into the dreamworld. You are more aware of things.

Indeed that's a step closer towards lucidity, it's interesting how sometimes we can use dream control in non-lucid when we think alot about it and more aware, so congrats on progress. I haven"t heard before about using stabilization technique like that though, there are always new things to discover! :D
But yeah, keep practicing awareness, keep up dreaming mindset, and you will reach lucidity eventually. :)

Sounds to me like you were in a sort of lesser aware state. As if your subconscious knew you were in a dream, but your conscious mind didn't. Congratulations on your step forward!