So, flying. What's the big deal?

**PinkSugarNebula** · 12-05-2013 02:08 AM

I've yet to become lucid, at least on purpose. I used to become lucid frequently as a kid. For some reason it's become a challenge for me now that I'm seeking lucidity. Anyways, there seems to be a thing with flying. I've read in multiple threads that people actually have trouble flying and it's a "goal". Thing is, when I'm not lucid, flying is almost natural. I don't have to think about it, I don't have to try, it just happens. What's the big deal? Once you're lucid, does it all of a sudden become a challenge? I don't recall having trouble with it when I was much younger either.

Also, does anyone else have annoyingly basic dreamscapes? I'm a fairly creative person, but for some reason all of my dreamscapes recently have been as basic as possible. I'll create beautiful images in my head before I go (back) to sleep, but my actual dreams are comically lazy. Why is this? Should I just be doing more visualization techniques to improve this? Ugh.

**Mzzkc** · 12-05-2013 02:18 AM

Flying isn't a big deal; other people are weird.

I've personally never had a problem with simplistic dreamscapes.

What sort of media do you consume? The type of shows/movies you watch, books you read, and games you play can have a huge influence on your default dreamscapes.

**PinkSugarNebula** · 12-05-2013 02:35 AM

Oh, god, where to start? I don't think what I'm consuming is the problem. I really, really don't. There is plenty for me to draw from. It's just like my brain decided to take a vacay. My 'scapes feel like a shitty children's play with a painted back drop. "Like, oh, there's a tree. And a simple building. What, you want more than one window? You're pushing it." I actually have the inner dialogue in the dream. Now that I think about it, it's a great dream sign. Lazy brains.

**Tradl3s** · 12-05-2013 02:39 AM

Since you've done flying alot in your lucid dreams, you probably don't have the thrill of it anymore. Most people like it because of the feeling it gives them. How real it feels. I remember that flying was quite an amazing experience for me, despite that it was short lived.

**PinkSugarNebula** · 12-05-2013 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by Tradl3s

Since you've done flying alot in your lucid dreams, you probably don't have the thrill of it anymore. Most people like it because of the feeling it gives them. How real it feels. I remember that flying was quite an amazing experience for me, despite that it was short lived.

You're right. The trill is definitely gone. Although I don't feel like flying in a dream is quote what it should feel like. Sometimes it feels like I'm zooming in and out similar to a camera lense from an ariel perspective. On occasion I can only fly with the wind, like leaves caught in a wind current or I have to ride one like a bird.

**Mzzkc** · 12-05-2013 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by PinkSugarNebula

Oh, god, where to start? I don't think what I'm consuming is the problem. I really, really don't. There is plenty for me to draw from. It's just like my brain decided to take a vacay.

Well what do you think it might be? Typically there's something in your everyday life you can pick out as the culprit.

Originally Posted by PinkSugarNebula

My 'scapes feel like a shitty children's play with a painted back drop. "Like, oh, there's a tree. And a simple building. What, you want more than one window? You're pushing it." I actually have the inner dialogue in the dream. Now that I think about it, it's a great dream sign. Lazy brains.

Heheh.

You wouldn't happen to be involved in a lot of shitty children plays would ya? XP