Thread: Lucid Dreaming Approaches

I'm not sure what chapter this would fall in, or even if Naiya will quite agree with my idea. I know that Kromoh id though, and I talked to Jeff about it, so I figured I was safe to start. I've been working on this certain topic within LDing that I am very interested and have made it a point to understand. That is the various LDing approaches. This is just the introduction as I don't feel the body of what I've written on any given approach is ready to show to ya'll yet. Any input/discussion is more than welcome. I earlier explained my general idea here- and have worked on it since then.

There are a number of major approaches to lucid dreaming and each given approach carries its own assumptions and philosophies on what works in lucid dreaming, what doesn’t work, even what lucid dreaming in itself means.

The varying opinions on reality checks, WILDing, and any controversial technique seem to each stem from one of the different LD approaches.

One approach is the ‘dreams are all just our thoughts- and anything we think/give attention to dictates what happens next. By becoming lucid, we direct our thoughts!’ Another idea, (one that I’ve kind of tried pioneering on DV,) is the idea that there are two sleeping mind-sets. Regular dreaming- which is a go with the flow mind-set. And lucidity is attempting to break that attitude into the second mind-set.

The list of approaches goes on and on. When we talk about RCing, for example, we can have a sub-section for each different dreaming philosophy. Just a thought.

EX. VILDing-
pg 21 VILDing with philosophy a.
pg 22 VILDing with philosophy b.
etc.

Just to get the different facets out there. We can't seem black and white about things.

Here you go, this is the intro. Probably it would first go into Aspects of Lucid Dreaming= if anywhere. If I got it long enough, which I intend too, maybe it would be it's own chapter. I don't know. It'll have to be discussed.

Within lucid dreaming, there are many, many approaches to any given technique. Each advanced lucid dreamer will have his or her own personal interpretations to lucidity research and experiences.

Further, a given philosophy relating to lucid dreaming may work for one person and fail for another. It’s highly personal. So, it is important for each person who is getting into, or wanting to refine their skill within, the world of lucid dreaming to experiment with varying and conflicting ideas within the lucid community.

There are all kinds of techniques, attitudes, and ideas within the science of dream awareness- every one of those stemming from the approach belonging to the individuals who presented said suggestions.

Each approach carries with it its own strengths, assumptions, reasons to accept it, and, (seemingly,) holes in its philosophy. Most all dreamers believe each of the three approaches I am about to present to at least some extent. So it is up to the readers to determine not which approach to believe, but which approaches to place the most emphasis on.

Which approach seems the most scientific? Which approach seems the most logical? Which approach seems the most helpful? Read on- and decide.

MAJOR APPROACHES-
1. Our Dreams are Based on Our Mind-set
2. Our Dreams are Based on Our Conscious/Sub-Conscious Thoughts
3. Our Dreams are Based on Our Feelings/Dream Methodology