5 Weird Reasons to Lucid Dream

[@DanielLoveOrg]

What have you learnt from your lucid dream adventures?

[@SaffrinianOfficial]

One thing I have learned is that Dream control is not as simple as, “Think of something, and it appears”. Most lucid dreamers know this, and it does call into question where your thoughts “go” in dreams, if not into your environment.

[@kikorangi8]

One thing I've definitely learnt is that it is perfectly fine to look into a mirror in a lucid dream. I walked through one once, and that turned into an amazing experience.

[@youngchap4941]

@@kikorangi8 I have heard it's pretty trippy walking ng through a mirrior

[@kikorangi8]

@@youngchap4941 It was, in the best kind of way! I won't share more, as I don't want to influence your expectation, but I do recommend trying it out once!

[@youngchap4941]

@@kikorangi8 definitely will be trying that when I get the chance. Also thanks for not ruining my expectation I would have probably ruined it for somebody else but will keep that in mind more now thanks

[@dutchzen5309]

The marvels one can experience in a lucid dream keep me practicing. The first LD I had after getting serious about it was life changing.

[@shreeram2256]

ohhh can you tell me more abt it pls

[@dumweasel1090]

Honestly, lucid dreaming, meditation and reality checks intertwine so much with mental health, it has helped me massively.

[@gewoony2972]

I have returned after plenty of life changing events I went through. I feel motivated enough to do this again

[@benitomercia7643]

Lucid dreaming has been teaching me so much about myself and things about myself that I had forgotten, and it's been incredible. I think it's so fascinating how the mind works and how it manifests differently through each person from so many different things! I wish more people knew about how amazing lucid dreaming can be! This was an awesome video thank you!

[@Verdz.]

This night I just got my second lucid dream. It was amazing and its all thanks to you! I was sitting down playing this game I have played a lot of in waking life. I was playing with a friend and we were losing a match so we were getting angry. But then I said "This is not mortal, this is just a dream" to my friend. So then it hit me. What did I say? Is this really just a dream? Then "A dream scored" popped up on my screen, along with "Just a dream" In big red bold letters popped up as well. Then it hit me fully. I looked around me and saw my mom and older brother sitting on the couch. I was shocked, I knew it was a dream while i was dreaming. I was going to do a reality check when I lost it. Even if it were for like 5 seconds It still was the most amazing experience and I couldn't thank you enough!!

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Amazing, well done! I'm so pleased for you (and proud). They will definitely grow longer with time. Keep up the good work!!

[@Verdz.]

@@DanielLoveOrg Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad I was able to find your channel. Before I was subscribed to the channel Explore lucid dreaming for a whole week. Because of that, I made no progress in lucid dreaming. I was going to quit but then I found your channel. I saw so much progress and saw how many mistakes I was making. Keep creating content!!

[@kikorangi8]

This was an absolutely fantastic video. Thank you so much. I also think it may be the best “advert” for lucid dreaming I’ve ever heard!

[@legacy_xxx_1514]

I have been interested in lucid dreaming for two years now. I used to binge watch Explore Lucid Dreaming's videos and never found success. I searched for his channel for the first time in 6 months and found your video about his video on MILD. I found it very interesting and I love the way you present the subject of each video! you have gained a new sub.

[@Karin-eo2oc]

Thanks for the wonderful video. If I wasn't already a lucid dreamer, that would inspire me right away.

[@_____J_____]

This motivation is exactly what I needed to get back into it

[@1MrNay]

One of your best Daniel.

[@mikkareads]

This is an amazing video! It conveys everything that makes lucid dreaming so magical, without any hype or the raising of false expectations. If I wasn't already thoroughly invested in the topic, this would convince me.

[@elizabethtonovic4678]

Agreed! I think this is a really important video.

[@theodorandrews3589]

Yes, also my thoughts...

[@AJ-tr5ml]

Thanks! this was amazing

[@jkerr88]

Thanks for the video, Daniel! Great stuff as always

[@cleols5433]

This is such a beautiful and true message you conveyed in this video, thank you !! I have a long history of self-reflection and curiosity about the workings of this world and consciousness, and I already feel a much promising 'effect' from only a couple of days of listening to your channel, performing reality tests and recording my dreams. Will definitely buy your books as well !! 🙏

[@twaddlehood]

Insightful, beautiful and inspiring as always 😎

[@bankanloozy2529]

For me what I initially latched on to was that I could explore sexual fantasies shall we say , which I imagine I'm not alone in that. But now it's more exploring different things from going to doing planets to viewing reality from a book character I wrote

[@kikorangi8]

For those who may be interested and haven't yet watched the full back catalogue of Lucid Dream Portal's videos, here are links to a few that are related to today's video: - Your Mind Is a Universe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bccoJ4g6x8d7M - Lucid Dreaming - The MOST Important Lesson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5iUXoOOq5yLj5Y - How to Find Yourself - Finding Your True Self (In a Lucid Dream): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnyup6elmJ2ZatE - And there's an "Alien Dream Meditation" lucid dreaming practice (somewhat like 4:10 in today's video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKDLg3dnlpybqMU

[@Aeowyn23]

this so useful thank you - saves me trawling through the back catalogue!

[@kikorangi8]

@@Aeowyn23 I’m glad to hear that - thank you! I try to post comments like these when I can and they seem relevant, so hopefully I’ll be able to help out in the future as well 😊

[@SaffrinianOfficial]

It would definitely be nice for lucid dreaming or not be seen as either or flying around in circles with every indulgence possible. It’s good that you are spreading the word about the multiple other ways lucid dreaming can be used, both practically and as a means of genuine self exploration.

[@thebookwaswaybetter2827]

ngl, had to do a reality check when I saw that rainbow text LOL. Never seen that in youtube comments before!

[@gabrielasilva3561]

"I'm not talking about manifestation" **technicality talks about manifestation**

[@DanielLoveOrg]

I think there's quite a big difference between goal focused thinking and the belief one can magically influence the universe through wishing hard enough (which seems to be most people's interpretation of manifestation)

[@ryzikx]

Manifestation so eloquently explained here

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Thank you Riz, I'd not call it manifestation myself (but you know that already), but if there was a reasonable definition for it - hopefully this would be it! I appreciate your support, thank you!

[@jmalicthehedgehog-canaldem3476]

Thank you!

[@kikorangi8]

Just a heads up: I’m 17+ minutes in, and I’ve had no adverts so far. I just thought I’d let you know - I hope others were shown adverts! I’ll comment properly once the video has finished!

[@kikorangi8]

No adverts at the end of the video either for me. Very strange.

[@dutchzen5309]

I got one at the beginning.

[@PureCurebyFaith]

I got two and watched both. Guess they took 2 years to load up!

[@karolymak9347]

A truly good video. Thank you.

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Thank you so much Karolymak9347, I really appreciate your support - and I'm glad you liked the video!!

[@lateefomidiji4735]

Best teacher on youtube

[@youngchap4941]

Just had a lucid dream. I awoke in the dream like I had awoken normally but noticed I had a the old home line telephones and did a hand reality check, i felt other part of my brain being activated I guess the prefrontal I'm not sure if it was but it felt really awesome just unusual so it made me feel anxious and excited it only lasted a few seconds but I'm happy nonetheless

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Congratulations, you must be feeling pretty happy right now?! - Well done, keep up the good work.

[@youngchap4941]

@@DanielLoveOrg definitely this will give me the motivation to actually do all my lucid practices. Thanks for everything you do.

[@theodorandrews3589]

Congrats! 🎉

[@youngchap4941]

@@theodorandrews3589 👏😁

[@C.A.Newman]

It's a fascinating thing to experience, and I'm only sorry I didn't get into it earlier in life.

[@theodorandrews3589]

I feel you

[@elizabethtonovic4678]

Brilliant points! Definitely going to save this video to show people in the future. Keep up the great work!

[@HonkaPa]

Thank you for the video!

[@tayhehe]

lovely video daniel.

[@theodorandrews3589]

Uh oh, a question about sleep paralysis - the somehow unwanted child of nightly adventures... For me personally it's not unwanted, I'm absolutely fascinated by it. I have this from time to time, it's rare, but when I have, is it possible to turn it into a lucid dream? And if, how? I tried several times to roll out of bed with my dreambody but it never worked as I was then rolling with my physical body and the paralysis (and all the hallucinations) ended. Would it be better to somehow imagine a dream and slip into it? The hallucinations I have during SP are the same that I experienced while trying a WILD (did never had a real one but managed it 2 times to fall asleep consciously). I feel strong vibrations, hear things like voices and have the feeling of falling backwards into the void. So, I always believe I missed a great opportunity to get a lucid dream while experiencing sleep paralysis. Any suggestion is highly appreciated! Ah - and thank you for the very interesting video, always a pleasure to get motivated!

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Sorry for the slow reply Theodor! - somehow I didn't get notified of this comment. With sleep paralysis, that would be a VERY good time to perform the DreamWalker approach - as it engages full sensory dissociative imagination, and allows the dream to form. Another approach I find useful is to think about some pressing task you have to do when you wake up, as often this will initiate a false awakening of doing exactly that task. Certainly stop the imagined rolling if that doesn't work for you - but the Impossible Movement Practice may be a lesser version that may bring better results. Thank you so much for your kind donation, and I hope this helps. Please let me know how you get along!

[@theodorandrews3589]

@@DanielLoveOrg Thank you a thousand times for your reply! Dreamwalker sounds very promising actually! I'll definitely try that the next time. Also the tip with the false awakening is very interesting. I'll keep you posted 💙

[@Aeowyn23]

Thanks!

[@Aeowyn23]

SUCH a great video!

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Thank you Aeowyn I really appreciate it, I was hoping you'd see this one, as I know it's very much up your street. How are your adventures in the oneirosphere?

[@Aeowyn23]

@@DanielLoveOrg my adventures are just as described in this video! what a process! I shall update you by email sometime and ask the little question I have too - thank you for everything you do... The lucid dreaming journey really is quite profound x

[@DreaMist4256]

I’m flattered

[@jaredmcdonough5309]

The expectation reframing thing was brought to my attention with an experience with Elden Ring. A friend of mine has been playing it and I’m fairly certain his blood pressure has skyrocketed as a result. Every death is the game’s fault due to lag on the input or the enemy being unfair or what have you. Even though he still enjoys the game, watching him has scared some people off from trying it. My own experience has been less vitriolic, not from being better at it, I’m fairly certain I’ve died more than he has, but more that I expect some degree of failure but enjoy it as treating the whole thing as a problem solving exercise. Except that ONE part it’s complete and utter rubbish I definitely dodged that attack and 🤪

[@wanderer9347]

Is it better to do a few good quality reality checks or many reality checks with less effort?

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Quality is better than quantity. But quantity and quality is best of all.

[@DreaMist4256]

The mind really is amazing

[@kikorangi8]

Interesting, I’m spying a new feature in the KZbin app... I have no idea if what I just clicked did anything, though!

[@mikkareads]

Placeholder comment for the algorithm! More once I've had a chance to watch it!

[@teabiscuit417]

Hey Daniel can you help me: my dream recall is so low and how to improve it.

[@DanielLoveOrg]

You may find this video helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpbHi6BtaJusq7M

[@kikorangi8]

Edit: Ah, LDP's comment wasn't showing as I typed mine -- beat me to it!

[@gamersold8268]

So motivated

[@isaachagoel7344]

For me some big realisations about the nature of attention, intention and schemas, especially attention - suddenly you see that all forms of meditation/mindfulness are no more than a gym for attention and understand why it makes sense to want to train it - because it is the single most important factor that dominates your experience, lucidity, memory etc. Daniel, I wonder if you have insights to share about attention, in dreams, lucid dreams and/or waking life.

[@Qu4ntumDreamer]

Fantastic video, loved it

[@Сева-ю3б]

Please, make a video on how to overcome social anxiety via lucid dreaming Can u simulate some some social situations and so on What do you think about liffe after death?

[@StumpedSlicken]

First off - apologies if I'm rambling and incoherent. I've had to focus all day and my brain is absolutely fried. I can already sense that rambles will occur because I had a hard time focusing on this video without drifting slightly. It may also be very long so I apologize for that as well. I feel like, when exploring yourself, it's easy for someone to go the wrong way. On one hand, those who are a bit more pessimistic may feel as if they are bad or they may be scared of what they find. On the other hand, I can see how one can get knee deep in twaddle with analogies when comparing aspects of themselves with other things. I'm personally afraid of this as I don't want to be "wrong" (in literal terms of drawing a wrong conclusion and in terms of my thoughts being different from the norm). I also know that there are negative aspects about me, but, I don't want to face them because I still have a pessimistic outlook and may think "if this one thing is bad, I'm bad" which can lead to a negative spiral full of emotions. It's also a bit hard to view ourselves as an alien as we think we know so much about ourselves but also some dissociation. While this statement is contradictory to itself, I've never thought of dream characters as programming. I find that I have thought of them (and of myself) as different aspects of myself, but more so of embodiments of emotions or a single process (joy, anger, hunger, stuff like that). I often try to avoid fully saying it because I'm still uncertain if it's a helpful way to go about things, but, I suppose (at least for dream characters) I've been viewing this form of programming wrong. I don't know if I'm interpreting this wrong, but, maybe viewing them as something more like computer code would be more easier/logical than more abstract parts. Final part I guess. Expectation is the building blocks but also the limit in lucid dreaming. Expectations allow for so many things to happen but for so many things not to happen. I liked how you brought up that expectations also drive our real life experiences. After an event happened to me, I noticed that my negative perceptions on one issue would get worse, to the point where it caused and still is causing self-loathing to the point where I want to get rid of all aspects of that inside of me. It's what has driven me to go through mental obstacles where I know something isn't inherently true but I feel as if it is, even if I can't draw a good reason for it. It's hard break an expectation. Great video as always! I apologize for maybe rambling and going into an internal viewing. I'll definitely have to give this video a second watch!

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Please never apologize for rambling, it's genuinely a privileged when people share their inner worlds, and I appreciate you taking the time. Being Human is definitely complicated and confusing, but trying to understand and improve ourselves (even though we're all flawed) is an important part of growing.

[@UsedAlex_FJ]

Im finally starting to see why you are: Daniel Love❤

[@jlow1765]

How can I deal with busy days on school or work without the possiblity to realitytest? I know about DIRT's and 'waking MILD' practice, but do you have any other tips? Because I've had some fake lucid dreams last month and another one yesterday and real lucidity doesn't seem to come.

[@DanielLoveOrg]

A reality test is far more about mindset than any practical tests - so there really shouldn't be any scenarios where it is entirely impossible. There is almost always mental space to test reality, even in very busy environments. And in the rare moments when situations are overwhelmingly busy/important, using one's prospective memory to remember to perform a test at the next most convenient time is best. But if you're performing a reality test correctly, then most circumstances shouldn't be a limitation (short of crossing a road, or some life/health endangering situation).

[@jlow1765]

@@DanielLoveOrg Thank you!

[@0over0]

I'm not sure what you mean by fake, but I often have what I'd call fake lds. I know I'm dreaming, but I can't change the scenery. Things often go dark, or fade out and back. That's all I want to change, but I have no power. Or I notice that all the other people in the dream are weak and submissive. And cowardly. They have no will. It's a disgusting world to be in, and I can't transform the scenery like a film maker. On the other hand, some of the most profound dreams Ive ever had were non self-aware, technically non-lucid, just spectacular! And very LUCID literally.

[@ryleeedwards24]

Hi Daniel, are you able to do a one to one chat with me? I’ve got a few questions to ask in terms of what’s the best strategy to lucid dream over time. And get the best teaching from someone like you. Right now I’ve just been writing in my dream journal, doing a reality checks daily and looking at everything in a dream perspective. I’ve been doing it for 4 days now, But I feel I need a curtain technique that’s right for me over a long period of time please get back to me asap… love the content.

[@kikorangi8]

Hi there! You may have noticed that Daniel Love runs tuition sessions, which is what is needed for these one-on-one chats. You can find out more on his website, thelucidguide [dot] com! You will see a banner saying "Tuition" in the menu just below the top of the page.

[@Steven-mj5dw]

for the past few weeks ive been getting pretty frequent lucid dreams, ive had around 7 in total now. But, they only last for around a minute at most. Im not sure if its because im getting too excited or im doing something wrong but its kind of frustrating. Is there something i can start doing to start staying the dream longer?

[@kikorangi8]

There are a few videos on Lucid Dream Portal's channel covering ways to prolong lucid dreams. I'll link them for you below in case you haven't watched them yet: - How to Lucid Dream for Longer - PROVEN Tips From a LD Professional (For Beginners): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqXUn3iwqrSgfbM - How To Lucid Dream LONGER For Beginners (The ULTIMATE Guide): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqizcomDhamCjc0 - Longer Lucid Dreams in One Minute: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emGzo6GXg8iKnJY - I also recommend watching this one: Do THIS to Have VIVID Lucid Dreams: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppmqi5KElKp1atk Of course, sometimes waking up "too soon" may also be caused by the REM period in question ending anyway, but I think you should find the videos listed above very helpful for those times when that is not the case!

[@Michael-jl2fn]

I just became an oneironait plus and I had a question about dream recall. I am an extremely deep sleeper which means I almost never wake up from my dream therefore I can’t remember my dreams. I try setting an alarm but inevitably end up just falling back asleep without remembering anything. How can I fix this?

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Hi Michael, firstly, thank you for your kind support and welcome to the club! - I am also a very deep sleeper, it needn't be a major hurdle to dream recall. Are you getting your full 8 hours sleep each night? If not, then increasing your sleeping time should give you a better chance at quality and memorable REM. If you are also someone who performs a lot of exercise, this will lead to higher degree on NREM sleep, again more sleep would be needed to counter this. Certain medications may also cause issues with dream recall, so if you are on any medications I recommend talking to your doctor regarding this. Also, it would be worth taking more time in the morning to "fish for dreams", take a look at the "Dream Recall Meditation" here on the channel for a guided walk through on this. I hope this offers a few good places to start.

[@Michael-jl2fn]

@@DanielLoveOrg thanks for your answer. I think it may be because I only get around 6-7 hours of sleep plus I’m lifting 6 times a week for an hour and half

[@DanielLoveOrg]

@@Michael-jl2fn I thought that might be the case. Try to aim for 8 hours minimum, ideally more, especially if you're putting that much dedication into lifting. You should also find that more sleep will increase your physical strength and development.

[@CheezyCEAnimation]

I have been thinking of this for a long while now, as you may recall, I am very interested in the cycle adjustment practice. The method itself is clear enough, but how is one supposed to attempt this without experiencing sleep deprivation? I know Stephen Laberge stated it is essential to sleep sufficiently to lucid dream, in your book it is stated that sleeping earlier is the solution, though this simply results in me waking earlier. How would you approach this if you were me?

[@DanielLoveOrg]

If you wake earlier. Return to bed for a nap, any sleep after your main sleep is almost always REM. And most of us wake earlier than is optimal.

[@CheezyCEAnimation]

@@DanielLoveOrg Thanks for the clarification! What effect would creating a mild biphasic sleep schedule have on this technique, as opposed to interrupting sleep, actually conditioning the body to awaken a brief period of the night, naturally, would this result in routinely alert REM sleep or defeat the purpose of it all?

[@DanielLoveOrg]

I would highly advise against biphasic sleep or any strange sleep cycles. Sleep is absolutely vital for physical and mental health, and lucid dreaming should never be a cause to limit that process.

[@CheezyCEAnimation]

@@DanielLoveOrg of course, it would not be limiting sleep, I would simply adjust my sleep/wake time to account for it, what I am wondering is, when properly arranged, could a well arranged biphasic sleep schedule yield results in a unique way? Or is it equally as useful as going to sleep once in the night?

[@setht_training]

Sometimes I just sit in my dreams, and basically do nothing

[@jerryg9924]

I'll try to have one tonight

[@pumpkinspice2048]

I feel like sword battles with Albert Einstein would be pretty wild

[@ab.wase1moradi773]

I've been trying for weeks and I didn't have even a single lucid dream

[@robbodeeo1621]

DL. I have some thoughts that I would like to share with you and would rather share the content with you in a preferred private communication. How would one go about this , (ie text, email, etc). Out of respect for you I feel that it would be better for you to take in the information in a controlled manner so you can determine whether or not it is worthy to share with the rest of the dreamers.

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Hi Robb, of you use the contact form over on my website (link in the video description) you can send me an email.

[@gummisnoodable]

Algo4nowwhoa

[@vic_2292]

They are getting involved in nudy prod. They are trying things they can never do in waking life.

[@astronomicalluciddreamer9724]

I read that you can get better chances of lucid dreams by putting crystals under your pillow. Some people claim that certain crystals have spiritual powers or something like that. I'd love to know whether this is true or not, maybe that's a video idea

[@DanielLoveOrg]

Absolutely not true in the slightest. Rocks aren't magic.

[@kikorangi8]

Here's Lucid Dream Portal's "article" on using crystals as a lucid dreaming technique / practice, in case you might be interested! www.thelucidguide.com/Techniques/Crystals-for-Lucid-Dreaming

[@isaachagoel7344]

I understand why Daniel opposes ideas like this but in my experience any routine/ ceremony you develop and help you get into the mental space of "tonight is a lucid dream night" can be very effective. If crystals are your thing, I say go for it, just remember it is not about the crystals per se

[@astronomicalluciddreamer9724]

I understand what y'all mean, thanks! So it can be used as some kind of reminder that you want to lucid dream, if you use crystals or basically anything that reminds you