Does it take very long to have dream control?

**Dancr** · 10-22-2011 08:30 PM

Would it be such a long time to have control in the dream?

**Puffin** · 10-22-2011 08:57 PM

Nope, not necessarily!

Dream control pretty much depends on expectations and how much you "know" or "believe" something will happen. Some people can control things right away, while others need a bit of practice to develop the proper mindset. It's not really something that just naturally gets better; you have to mentally work for it, just like how you can't just go to sleep while taking a test - you have to think of the answers.

While you're in the dream, it really helps to visualize exactly what you want to see happen in your mind's eye. You can also passively create reasons as to why the events of your choice are occurring. For example, if you want to summon someone such as a movie character - let's say Freddy Krueger just for the sake of relation to dreams - you can stand there and imagine him walking up from behind to join you. Why? Maybe because you're going to help him invade dreams, and you've asked him to tag along.

*Moved to Dream Control subforum*

**Finlander** · 10-22-2011 08:57 PM

If I understood what you meant, then no, if you believe you have dream control, you will have it.
So you can do all the things you want, by believing.
For some people believing will take some time.
(I hope that you understood what I meant, or someone more experienced will have to do it.)
Edit: Thanks, Puffin that's exactly what I meant.

**Arch** · 10-22-2011 10:40 PM

Puffin pretty much said it all! But for me it just came with practice, now it's natural to me, don't worry about waking up at first because the amount you improve per lucid will probably be much more than you think!

**jacal1** · 10-24-2011 12:20 PM

Excellent replies so far. Let me just add one small thing: start very small. Try to control one small aspect, or object, or occurance. See if you can influence something minor. As others have said, just believe you can do it - because you absolutely can.

**TheForgotten** · 10-24-2011 01:38 PM

Good feedback above and yeah, dream control varies by individuals but also on the mindset of the individual. Bottom line though is that anything is possible, it's just a matter of finding the right tools to help you get what you want. Use methods that you find appealing and are drawn to and start small. There's no rush and no ending point.