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Thanks CL.
I had a lucid dream where I tried to fly but I kept failing, any tips?

Originally Posted by areyoume

Thanks CL.
I had a lucid dream where I tried to fly but I kept failing, any tips?

I have two ideas for you. They're a bit different, but they've both helped me in my flight troubles. Perhaps give each of them a shot.

First, the technique that I used to get to space. When flying, try to go beyond wanting to fly. Think about what it would feel like to already be flying. Marvel at how light you feel and at the sensation of the wind rushing past your body. Don't think "I want to start flying". Look at a place, and know that you are going there. It's not what you want -- it's what you make so. Everything in the dream world draws its energy from you and what you focus on. You get to write the next part of the story. Decide what happens next, then imagine the sensation of flight in as much detail as you can possibly muster. This will pour your energy into your successful completion of your goal.

A second technique is one that Robert Waggoner recommends in his lucid dreaming book. I've used this one once or twice when I want to "fly" just for fast as possible transportation. It's a simple and elegant form of pseudo-flight where you simply look at some spot in your field of view, focus on it hard, and imagine yourself there. When you focus hard enough, you'll typically find yourself pulled to your chosen destination, often with a bit of a cool zoom effect to go with it. It doesn't have the freedom and joy of bird-like flight, but it's very utilitarian.

Give those a try and see how you do!