What is Your Motivation to Lucid Dream?

**Motox20** · 07-30-2014 04:47 AM

For me, definitely escapism. I was injured in the Army and it has hindered my enjoyment of even simple things. I had to give up most of the things I enjoy, and when I dream there's no pain. But not truly recognizing it while dreaming has lead me to LD so I can truly enjoy some time doing the things I love. I took a long break from LD and am getting back into again, hopefully with better results. Last time I had about 3 LD's in a few months and this time I'm going into it more educated and better prepared.

**SinisterDezz** · 08-07-2014 03:46 PM

This thread got more response than I thought it would.

Thanks for sharing everyone. You guys all have different forms of motivation.

**GabiAlex** · 08-07-2014 05:11 PM

Sleeping issues like insomnia night after night or interminable nightmares for over 10 years, that what is motivating me.

**LDman** · 08-07-2014 07:27 PM

I guess for me it's getting the most out of live, as short as it may be I will not waste any second of it.

**Nfri** · 08-07-2014 07:48 PM

My main motive is to understand... ehm... reality?

**Cobalt Storm** · 08-07-2014 07:52 PM

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**CworkV** · 08-07-2014 08:27 PM

To get the most intricate interaction possible out of the fictitious stories I create in my head. Great fun to participate in a universe that you yourself created.

**Pippy16** · 08-07-2014 10:45 PM

Definatly persistent realms. The idea of going on adventures with my DG and other dream friends in persistent fantasy worlds sounds amazing.

**kaze** · 08-07-2014 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Pippy16

The idea of going on adventures with my DG and other dream friends in persistent fantasy worlds sounds amazing.

I'd say that my reasons are similar to that. I just want to spend time with my DG and some of my favorite DC's. Dreaming's not as fun if you're doing it alone, lol.

**Shaelyn** · 08-08-2014 08:08 PM

I used to ld to help with frequent nightmares but now that that's no longer much of an issue, I think I am looking for enlightenment. Combining meditation and lucid dreaming can be very rewarding so I hear.

Originally Posted by Nfri

My main motive is to understand... ehm... reality?

Good point. I never really thought of it that way. I guess it is a far more acceptable way to gain perspective than let's say, psychedelics. lol

**ThreeCat** · 08-08-2014 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Nfri

My main motive is to understand... ehm... reality?

This is my motive as well, though more in the lines of questioning reality. But I must admit, a lot of time is spent having fun, having sex, and just enjoying being lucid. It seems a shame to sleep off so many years of my life without even attempting to be awake for it.