Thread: I really hate it when people scoff at my interesting in lucid dreaming

haha, I know exactly what you're talking about. Back when I was more into lucid dreaming I used to try and talk about it with people and would notice strange reactions. Of course there's the scoffing and dismissing of it. Among other things, I think this might stem from the notion that lucid dreaming is an anti-social behavior, which it kind of is. It's kind of the same reason some people scoff at video games, or hate on people who don't have a job. So many times an interest is measured on how much social interaction it involves, at least in a westernized culture.

But I also think that there is something deeper. Dreaming is such a huge part of lives, yet so many people neglect it when they are awake. I think this is because your dreams do say something about who you really are, and to investigate that at all is fear-inducing to a lot of people. I really think people are scared of their dreams.

Originally Posted by Coglapse

haha, I know exactly what you're talking about. Back when I was more into lucid dreaming I used to try and talk about it with people and would notice strange reactions. Of course there's the scoffing and dismissing of it. Among other things, I think this might stem from the notion that lucid dreaming is an anti-social behavior, which it kind of is. It's kind of the same reason some people scoff at video games, or hate on people who don't have a job. So many times an interest is measured on how much social interaction it involves, at least in a westernized culture.

But I also think that there is something deeper. Dreaming is such a huge part of lives, yet so many people neglect it when they are awake. I think this is because your dreams do say something about who you really are, and to investigate that at all is fear-inducing to a lot of people. I really think people are scared of their dreams.

But anyway, on top to this: You shouldn't care what other people think about. I mean, it's like you like different flavour of soda but the other kids hate it. I mean... and??? Are you gonna stop drinking it cause they don't like it?
One of my closest friends lucid dream with me, it's pretty cool. (When i say with me, i don't mean SDing :3 ) but when i tell other people about it, my friends tend not to judge me as they know the kind of person I am.

Originally Posted by fOrceez

But anyway, on top to this: You shouldn't care what other people think about. I mean, it's like you like different flavour of soda but the other kids hate it. I mean... and??? Are you gonna stop drinking it cause they don't like it?
One of my closest friends lucid dream with me, it's pretty cool. (When i say with me, i don't mean SDing :3 ) but when i tell other people about it, my friends tend not to judge me as they know the kind of person I am.

Well, I want to understand why. Your analogy with soda is inaccurate btw, for reasons too obvious to list.

Originally Posted by fOrceez

Well, this isn't bringing anything new to the conversation now, is it? ^_^

well that's not rude at all