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The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming

By Shirley S. Wang — 2014

Anthony Bloxham was standing in the garden of his house when he wondered if he was dreaming.To figure it out, he looked at his hands.

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Four Levels of Lucid Dreaming

The trick is to start taking control over your dream actions.

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WHY Do People Have Lucid Dreams? Study Questions the Limits of Consciousness

“Our experimental goal is akin to finding a way to talk with an astronaut who is on another world.”

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Is Lucid Dreaming Dangerous?

Although more research is needed, some experts suspect lucid dreaming could come with negative consequences. The most concerning potential dangers of lucid dreaming are disrupted sleep and mental health issues.

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The Benefits and Risks of Lucid Dreaming

The first step for aspiring oneironauts is to let your mind know that your dreams really do matter.

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Lucid dreaming: Controlling the stories of sleep

Have you ever started dreaming and suddenly realized that you were in a dream? Have you ever managed to gain control over your dream narrative? If your answer to either of these is “yes,” you have experienced what is called lucid dreaming.

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Can lucid dreaming help us understand consciousness?

The ability to control our dreams is a skill that more of us are seeking to acquire for sheer pleasure. But if taken seriously, scientists believe it could unlock new secrets of the mind.

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What You Should Know About Literal Out-Of-Body Experiences

It's like having a lucid dream while you're awake.

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What It’s Like to Be an Expert Lucid Dreamer

A lucid dream can be so real that you are aware of yourself but can’t establish that it’s a dream.

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Those Who Know They're Dreaming Tend to Be Savvier When Awake

Lucid dreamers, or people with the ability to recognize their dreams as they’re happening, may be better at problem-solving during their waking hours.

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Parapsychology

Parapsychology is a field of study that investigates paranormal or “psychic" phenomena, including purported mental abilities such as telepathy and telekinesis.

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