Thread: What counts are natural and what doesn't?

People don't completely agree on the meaning of the word "natural" in relation to lucid dreaming, and it doesn't have a totally solid definition. Someone who has lucid dreams often (even every night) without any conscious effort to do so would be considered a "natural" lucid dreamer. People who respond very well to lucid dreaming techniques (having lucid dreams regularly only weeks or days after starting) might also be considered "naturals", but in a different way than the first one.

Ok, so in my opinion the word "natural" can be used to describe a person who has a strong predisposition to lucid dreaming. They learn faster, get results faster, and maybe even don't need conscious effort to get lucid. Using this definition, there is a continuum of predisposition with natural on one end and non-natural on the other end. As a result of this definition, nobody can become a natural lucid dreamer because they cannot increase their PREdisposition to the skill.

All that is completely arbitrary though, and anyone could come by and redefine "natural" and be equally correct. Some theorize that the phenomenon of natural lucid dreamers is linked to a level of innate awareness, causing people to naturally realize they are dreaming without traditional induction methods. Genetic and cultural factors could also have an effect on predisposition to lucid dreaming.

so... I'm sure you've heard this before but be more aware, be confident, and most importantly try to have fun with the process instead of being anxious for results. Comparing yourself to other people who have an easier time is not a good idea if you are already frustrated with a lack of results.

Edit: Make sure you don't get the wrong idea from this post. You CAN have lucid dreams every night, and with time it is even possible for you to do so without much effort. I was only being picky with my definition of "natural"