How to use lucid dreams to raise consciousness

[Julian gabriel]

Does anyone use lucid dreams to raise consciousness like a psychedelic experience or a meditation practice?

And if so how do you do it?

I have experienced dreams which have given me amazing insights and even felt like psychedelic experiences but I can’t seem to induce profound dreams or lucid dreams purposefully and I want to be able to.

 

[kylan11]

Read quite a bit on the subject and dedicated myself to the practice for a few months with some promising results, but then unfortunately didn't stick to it. I'm planning on getting back on that train asap. So here's what I can suggest:

The only prerequisite is not smoking marijuana, since THC is known to diminish REM sleep, worsen sleep quality and suppress dream recall. So that's step 1.

Then you train your mind to remember as many dreams it can by keeping a journal that you update first thing after you wake up. Then you start bulding a habit of doing "reality checks" a few times a day. Like asking yourself "Is this a dream?", counting your fingers etc.

Eventually you will do one of those reality checks in a dream and become lucid. The first few times it's gonna be so exciting that you will 100% wake up, but eventually you get better at stabilizing the dream.

I highly suggest you read "Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming" by Howard Rheingold for the complete know-how. It's kinda like meditation in that you need to build a serious habit if you want to get good at it and consistently lucid dream at will, if you do it casually you can only get lucky once or twice a year, if ever. It only takes a few months though.