Thread: Lucid Euphoria: Why?

Originally Posted by naturespirit

Through-out my lucid voyages, I have experienced the seemingly well-known phenomenon of 'lucid euphoria', a term I may have seen in the works of Waggoner and LaBerge. Nonetheless, I am curious as to whether this experience is the joy justified from diligent practice and it's final realization, whether it relates to some sort of higher awareness, or whether it is 'expected' from various readings. However, more interestingly, does it really destabilize the dream state?

It is not just you. Lucid states can feel very good. The experiences can behave much like the effects of narcotics like opium, or like mushrooms. Some of the joy can be basic things like spiritual bliss due to experiencing kundalini while dreaming. Much of it is that you are aware while you are asleep. The body is heavily sedated and the brain function has shifted in very real ways. You are possibly feeling the amazing chemicals used to keep you sedated and really liking how they feel.

Getting caught up in the energy and joyfulness/bliss could lead you away from focus on the fact that this is a dream. Therefore could end a dream, if you are not constantly reaffirming lucidity. The act of sex does have a high risk of destabilizing dreams. That sucks!