Being a newbie,I don't know if this has been covered before...
Sometimes when I close my eyelids tight,I frequently see very detailed
patterns appear,usually in a white,or luminous blue.
I've noticed this since I was a child.(I belive the universe works in symbolisms)

I've been having trouble lately,peering into the darkness..less patterns,
so I try to focus on a portal of light,just before sleeping,then I focus
on the subject I wish to dream about.(Doesn't always work)

Growing up,and even as a young adult..the patterns used to be automatic..
especially when I pressed my face into a pillow.Has anyone else seen
symbolic patterns?