Thread: Powerful visualisations vs lucid dreaming

I use visualisation(VS) alot. I use it for relaxation, healing, motivation, and inspiration.

When I want to be in a peaceful mood, I visualise myself walking along the beach, or through a forrest. I smell the smells, hear the sounds of wildlife, feel the texture and dampness of the earth through my bare feet, feel the wind on my face and hair, hear the crash of the waves, the cry of the seagulls, feel the warmth of the sun.

I can fly, swim with dolphins, walk on the moon, ride a dragon or lead an army of elves. Right here. Right now.

Most people here try very hard to achieve LD, but powerful, effective VS is a skill that people may want to consider developing, in addition to LD. And it doesn't require stimulants, or disruptions to your sleep. VS and LD are complementary. You can use VS during the day, and LD during the night.

Just something for your consideration.

I've always considered visualization as kind of like a lucid daydream. I do it all the time--I visualize myself in a lucid dream during the day and think about what I want to do. I also do it as I'm falling asleep at night to remind myself that I'm dreaming.

It's a great way to get lucid because I am always thinking about dreaming. So I agree, they're complementary.

Do you mean visualization in the strictist sense? A form of focused daydreaming? Or do you mean actually lying down, closing your eyes and slipping into a partial state of dreaming?

By powerful visualisation, I mean intentional, purpose-driven, highly focused mental imagery with exquisit detail, addressing all the senses. Yes, a focused daydreaming, to put it simply.

I am of the opinion that visualisation is a powerful tool that can give a person experiences comparable to a LD, with the only difference being that there is zero randomness.

So a master of both VS and LD is a master of both worlds.

Sounds good. How long have you been doing that?

But, what if someone can't achieve that highest form of visualization?

I really want to, but it seems I can't get control of my wandering mind.


I can imagine myself onstage singing but I only see a mental picture in my head

Originally Posted by Naiya

I've always considered visualization as kind of like a lucid daydream. I do it all the time--I visualize myself in a lucid dream during the day and think about what I want to do. I also do it as I'm falling asleep at night to remind myself that I'm dreaming.

It's a great way to get lucid because I am always thinking about dreaming. So I agree, they're complementary.

me too, although I've never really had one that real. It could probably help you with your regular lucid dreaming also.

I have always wanted to be better at visualizing, I pretty much suck at it.

I will try to remember to practice when idling.