This morning i laid down to take a nap. I've been doing this thing as I fall asleep where I try to visualize an object as clearly as I can. Many times when I do this, the object will eventually come clear, and usually it is an entire scene that is finely detailed that sort of fills in. So for instance, I was picturing a pine tree. I tried to visualize it from a bunch of different perspectives, then finally it appeared in full detail as a Christmas tree out in a town square. This thing with this exercise is that when that moment does finally hit, I am unable to sustain it. Lately however, I have noticed that there is a mental feeling that accompanies the crystal clear imagery, and I am generally able to hold onto that. Usually, when I do this, it has been putting me to sleep more quickly than I've ever been able to. Another effect of this, I think, is that I seem to be having much more vivid and detailed dreams because of it with more self awareness. Another thing about the visualizations: Sometimes I'll visualize something, say a beach ball, and an image and setting will emerge, but it has nothing to do with a beach ball. ??? it's just like my mind gives me a crystal clear snap shot that only lasts for a second. Anyway, I didn't know where to post this, so I'll just leave it here. Does anybody have any experience with this or ideas that will allow me to expand upon this?

The reason I'm asking is because I had a dream this morning where I was constantly thinking stuff was weird. At one point I peed in a garbage can. A guy came up and threw something away while I was peeing, and I was like, "Why am I doing this? It's kind of rude" Then I left the bathroom without washing my hands, which I would never do in a public restroom anyway. Then a car stopped and it had like eight people in it. This guy gets out and is like "Hey Jabin (My name) long time no see. Sorry to hear things didn't go better." I knew he was from my past, so I assumed he was talking about my break up. I told him I wished it went better too. Then he said that the situation cost him a lot of money and if I didn't pay up he was going to take receipt of my property. At this point, I walk toward him, and I am in utter confusion. I'm wondering if this is a joke or some kind of scam. The fact was, I was surrounded by thug type guys who I felt probably had weapons. I decided to act as though I was unafraid, but the more bleak the conversation became (They insisted I owed them drug money or something) the more I thought to myself, this isn't real. however, that knowledge didn't lead to a lucid dream, instead I just woke up. And that always seems to be the case. Anyway, thanks for reading. Your thoughts and opinions are always appreciated.