1. Is Lucid Dreaming really so life-like?[/b]
Lucid Dreaming seems more life like than real life in many cases. The reason for this is because everything around you is essentially you. Your body is the same as the sky or the wind, tree, fence. Everything is you so there is this intimate relationship with the world your in.
2. At some point will I be able to say, summon a character from a favorite show of mine?[/b]
Yea! That's one of the funnest things to do in a Lucid Dream. I have traveled on adventures with my favorite TV show characters and favorite heroes in books.

3. Is sleep paralysis really so bad?[/b]
Ive had it only once, and I enjoyed it. Some people fear it, but its better to have than to not have because you can get into LDs much easier.
4. How long do LDs last?[/b]
There is no set time limit, but they can potentially last as long as your REM cycles. That would mean 10 minutes to 100 minutes in increasing cycles as the night goes on. HOWEVER, Most LDs last from 1/3 of a second to 45 minutes if your lucky. There are Alsop different degrees of Lucidity. Some can be very clear, while others you know you dreaming but still don't realize you may change things.

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