Thread: Questioning Reality

I think such things would be GOOD for you! They would make you think deeper and maybe help you gain sagacity.

Originally Posted by Teeliumtrozzle

I think such things would be GOOD for you! They would make you think deeper and maybe help you gain sagacity.

LOL..Yeah in way it is....as an excuse to ignore or haze out reality....

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heebiejeebies, hi.

What's wrong with questioning everything you think you know? If no one ever questioned anything we would still be hunter/gatherers. Questions I believe are a focal point in the humans ability to evolve in everything including engineering and mathematics. So if it LDing dose in fact cause one to question everything that would be a good thing, or at least thats what I believe.

Just think of transcendental experiences as something that the ancients where intrigued with, (and questioned) many characters in the Bible had these experiences which led to a profound religious belief that many today still fallow with extreme faith.

You should never fear having your perceptions altered this is how we grow. LDing is a gift for these reasons and I believe should be embraced because of it.

I don't think there's anything wrong with questioning whether or not our reality is real. There are many ways to check to be sure if it is or not, the only thing that can happen, is you realize you're dreaming. Also, having your perspective on things change lets you see how your decisions can affect everyone else. A changing perspective is good in my opinion. It is when your perspective does not change, that is dangerous.

The statement does not mean that lucid dreaming will trick you into mistaking everything for an illusion. It means that you will realize the truth, that the world you live in only exists as a construct of your mind. Your wold is only made up of your thoughts and the information your senses can provide for you.

"Reality" is only determined by our perception of the world. If you perceive the waking world as being more of a reality than your dreams (which you probably should), then the waking world is your reality. No one's requiring you to change anything about your philosophical views on reality, life, death, anything like that (although they are probably asking you to think outside the box - question not the usual, but the unusual).

Besides, I have LDs just fine without having to ask myself: "What if this world is just the dream and my LDs are real?" or something far-fetched like that.

Thanks guys, from the sounds of that, I'm not going to wilfully pursue LDing any further. I'm already confused enough about life, death and the universe without confusing things further.