Thread: What exactly is lucidity?

Originally Posted by Texada

Do you become aware while lucid; is your mind awake?

Yes.

Originally Posted by Texada

If so then why do you need to practice dream recall?

You don't. It's new-age hype.

Originally Posted by Texada

Doesn't it become part of your normal memory because what you just experienced was something really vivid and realistic while you were aware?

Yes.

Originally Posted by Texada

The reason I ask is because I just woke up and I vaguely remember controlling my dream (I know it happened but I barely remember it).

Vaguely remember? Barely remember? Non-lucid.

Originally Posted by Texada

For some reason I don't remember, I became aware that I was dreaming so I walked outside my house into a sunny day and started rubbing my hands.. that's the last thing I remember.

"I became aware that I was dreaming.." It doesn't sound like it.

Originally Posted by Texada

I guess my real question is do you have to remember lucid dreams or do you wake up and they're part of your memory like anything you do in real life?

If it's a lucid dream, you won't forget it. If you have two, you won't forget them. If you have three, you won't forget them.. but like all experiences, the more you have, the less you remember.. and if you feel the need to write them all down in case you forget, then those ones are not worth remembering in the first place.

Don't believe the teenage hype. They can b.s. 'til the cows come home.