Whether you are completely new to lucid dreaming, or a seasoned dreamer going through a dry
spell, sometimes it can seem as if achieving a lucid dream is absolutely impossible.
Indeed, if you've never even had one, you may start to believe that the entire subject
is no more than exaggeration and wishful thinking.
So, if you've started to think that lucid dreaming is impossible then this is the video
for you.
Hello everyone, I'm Daniel Love, The Lucid Guide.
In my years of teaching lucid dreaming, one of the most common issues, especially among
those just starting out, is the difficulty in initiating a lucid dream.
New students often come to me having reached their witts end, they've tried all the techniques,
read all the books, and they're just not seeing results.
Equally, even experienced lucid dreamers can have long phases where lucid dreaming just
seems impossible.
Now the first thing to understand is that this is perfectly normal, it is the rule rather
than the exception.
If you're feeling this way then you're in good company, almost every committed lucid
dreamer will have gone through this experience many times on their journey.
Only those rare few "natural" lucid dreamers, with unusual brain chemistry, are the exception
- and to be frank, their advice will be of little use to you unless you share their unique
genetics.
Accepting this fact is the first step to overcoming it.
It's important to remember that the self-styled "lucid dreaming gurus", companies selling
lucidity products, authors, YouTubers, and even those seeking attention in forums, all
have a vested interest in making lucid dreaming appear much easier than it really is.
Lucidity is surrounded in hype, when the reality is far more gritty and down-to-earth.
The truth is that there are no guarantees, no perfect methods, no short cuts, and no
final authorities.
Lucid dreaming is still a fledgeling subject, a frontier that we're all exploring together.
Each of us has different genetic and psychological predispositions.
For some, the Wake Back to Bed method may be best, for others a change in diet may be
all that's required to break a dry spell.
The list of variables is almost endless and constantly shifting.
But one thing is certain, if you're stuck in a rut and lucidity seems impossible, remember
the saying
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
(by the way that's not an Einstien quote as many people often mistakenly believe)
Lucid dreaming is a form of "mind hack", you're attempting to disrupt the normal process of
dreaming and inject reflective awareness - essentially you're breaking the program and this isn't
easy.
We each have different loopholes, different approaches that will prove more effective
than others.
And even these can change over time.
All the advice and techniques available are simply suggestions, things that have worked
for others.
Don't be shocked or disheartened if they don't work for you as well as they may for another.
The real journey of lucid dreaming is developing a deeper understanding of your own psychological
landscape and physical requirements.
This can only be achieved through personal experimentation and record keeping.
As you work towards forging your own unique key to the world of dreams.
This takes time, effort and perseverance.
It is very similar, and requires roughly the same amount of time, to that of developing
the skills of an artist - there are practical, creative, emotional, intellectual, philosophical,
and even biological components at play.
The best advice I can give is this: do not see lucid dreaming as a destination, as a
goal to be achieved.
Instead, see it as a journey into the unknown.
As with any journey, there will be highs and lows, times of plenty but also difficult periods.
Don't mistake a lack of lucid dreams as a failure, but equally, don't assume a period
of high-lucidity means you're home and dry.
Both are impermanent and are best seen as lessons that will further improve your understanding
over time.
Lucid dreaming is possible, it is also perfectly achievable to become a frequent lucid dreamer.
If you're struggling right now, then remember this won't last forever.
However, it is a sign that you need to reevaluate your approach and inject a little disruption
and creativity into your practices, but most importantly to remember that this is part
of the learning process and that you're gaining valuable insights into who you are and what
does or doesn't work for you.
The journey of lucid dreaming is a constant reminder that you are one of a kind and while
certain approaches can be helpful and work for many, you alone will discover the unique
recipe for your own lucid dreams.
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I'm Daniel Love, The Lucid Guide, and until next time stay lucid.