Thread: For lucidity: Internal or External?

^^ "locate, collate, rearrange, print & publish"...That sure does sound simple, doesn't it? Unfortunately, the step you left out: unify it all into a coherent, readable message that rises above the many excellent "How to LD" books already written presents the real challenge, I think.

I have been noodling an advanced LD'ing book -- what to do with your skills after you've developed them -- for a couple of years now, but there always seems to be something that gets in the way of its progress. I don't know; maybe I just hate writing non-fiction! The three books I've finished to date are essentially fiction, though drawn very heavily from my dreaming experience; it feels like the message works better when it is enveloped in a good story.

But none of this has to do with the OP, so I'll shut up now.

Ummm...please don't hold back on your remarks, Sageous - which are in fact more properly referred to as pearls of wisdom. The insightfullness of this forum's members into these seemingly un-explorable, ephemeral topics never ceases to amaze me. And PLEASE write that book! I'm sure it would very shortly thereafter be recognized as amongst the finest offerings ever committed to paper.

Originally Posted by Sageous

^^ "locate, collate, rearrange, print & publish"...That sure does sound simple, doesn't it? Unfortunately, the step you left out: unify it all into a coherent, readable message that rises above the many excellent "How to LD" books already written presents the real challenge, I think.

I have been noodling an advanced LD'ing book -- what to do with your skills after you've developed them -- for a couple of years now, but there always seems to be something that gets in the way of its progress. I don't know; maybe I just hate writing non-fiction! The three books I've finished to date are essentially fiction, though drawn very heavily from my dreaming experience; it feels like the message works better when it is enveloped in a good story.

But none of this has to do with the OP, so I'll shut up now.

It's day 3 of my mindfulness and meditation practice, and there is something i noticed last night. I have noticed that sometimes in my dreams i feel "highly aware" for a moment or two, like my sense of self is higher than usual. my brain stops going on autopilot mode during the dream for a few seconds or so.

Generally since i'm practicing self-awareness i would say that this must be related somehow. In any case, What is going on if you know about that?