Bright flash

[Herr Bernard]

Hi all, just had an interesting happening 10 minutes ago. I was lying in my bed comfortably, listening to BBC 3 Radio to induce a WILD. In bed I was kind of day dreaming and listening to the classical orchestra's, which relaxed me, but then a BRIGHT flash appeard in front of my eyes and sent a shockwave trough my body. It couldn't come from a source outside, as I had my sleep mask on and my room was totally dark. Because I've never had a lucid dream experience before, I thought I was in one and tried to hold my breath in, to see if I were. Well, the results were clear and I was still awake and now I am here posting this topic to see if anyone else experienced this 'Bright light' and if it indicates you're on to a lucid dream.

[Bonsay]

Hypnagogic hallucinations. Sensing various vibrations or "energy" in your body is common when dealing with WILDS. It means you were close or at least on your way to get there.

[Herr Bernard]

Thanks!

[DarkMind]

Hi all, just had an interesting happening 10 minutes ago. I was lying in my bed comfortably, listening to BBC 3 Radio to induce a WILD. In bed I was kind of day dreaming and listening to the classical orchestra's, which relaxed me, but then a BRIGHT flash appeard in front of my eyes and sent a shockwave trough my body. It couldn't come from a source outside, as I had my sleep mask on and my room was totally dark. Because I've never had a lucid dream experience before, I thought I was in one and tried to hold my breath in, to see if I were. Well, the results were clear and I was still awake and now I am here posting this topic to see if anyone else experienced this 'Bright light' and if it indicates you're on to a lucid dream. Possibly a "nimitta" (thai or pali word for "Meditative sign of absorption"). Can be used to improve one's meditation.