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Learn to Control Your Dreams

 

To create any possibility, begin by simply imagining the world as different from what it is. Different how? In any way imaginable. So often we limit ourselves by simply not thinking big enough. We should let our imagination run wild and exercise our creativity. Someone once said, Whatever you can conceive, you can achieve - and that person was right. All we need is the courage to back up our imagination.

One way to live in abundance is to learn about Lucid Dreaming. This is when you are aware that you are dreaming, and if you wish you can "re-write" or "re-dream" the outcome.

If you enjoy audio books try A Guide To Dream Interpretation

Awaken 

A lucid dream is one where you know you are dreaming. Imagine that you became aware as you dream. It's very interesting when it occurs. Once you know it's a dream, you can control things around you more easily, but more importantly, you know you can wake yourself up!

That's Buddhism in a nutshell. We live our lives, blissfully unaware that we're dreaming (ignorance, delusion, craving, etc). We could spend our entire life like this and never be aware of it, even upon death. However, once you've realized you're dreaming, you can't follow the dream the same way as before. Now you know it for what it is, and you know that you can now wake yourself up. That's the Awakened Mind, that's Enlightenment. The term Buddha just means "Awakened One" anyways. Once, someone asked the Buddha "what are you?" His reply was "I am awakened."

Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreams (MILD) 

These instructions are excerpted from Stephen LaBerge's book Lucid Dreaming might come in handy.

The verbalization that I use to organize my intended effort is: "Next time I'm dreaming, I want to remember to recognize I'm dreaming." The "when" and "what" of the intended action must be clearly specified.

I generate this intention either immediately after awakening from an earlier REM period, or following a period of full wakefulness, as detailed below. An important point is that in order to produce the desired effect, it is necessary to do more than just mindlessly recite the phrase. You must really INTEND to have a lucid dream. Here is the recommended procedure spelled out step by step.

1. During the early morning, when you awaken spontaneously from a dream, go over the dream several times until you have memorized it.

2. Then, while lying in bed and returning to sleep, say to yourself, Next time I'm dreaming, I want to remember to recognize I'm dreaming."

3. Visualize yourself as being back in the dream just rehearsed; only this time see yourself realizing that you are, in fact, dreaming.

4. Repeat steps two and three until you feel your intention is clearly fixed or you fall asleep.

If all goes well, in a short time you will find yourself lucid in another dream (which need not resemble the one you have just rehearsed.

Backdoor to Enlightenment 

The Backdoor to Enlightenment: Eight Steps to Living Your Dreams and Changing Your World

Amazon Price: $11.20 (as of 10/13/2008)

A revered teacher and Tibetan monk discredits common myths about how to grow spiritually and find happiness. Rinpoche introduces six qualities--generosity, morality, patience, effort, concentration, and wisdom--and shows readers how these traits can lead to lasting peace.

Get Your Dream Catcher Essential Oil 

"Dream Catcher" is an exotic formula designed to enhance the process of dreaming and visualization. The ability to hold onto your dreams - positive dreams that move you forward emotionally and spiritually - can lead to a greater ability to realize your desires and stay on the path of fulfillment. Dream Catcher also protects against negative dreams that may cloud your vision. I personally love this oil and highly recommend it.

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Sleeping Dreaming and Dying 

Sleeping, Dreaming, and Dying

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 10/13/2008)

Insightful, intelligent. . . Anyone interested in Buddhism, psychology, neuroscience, or the alternative worlds of dreams and the afterlife will surely enjoy the discoveries contained herein.

Death, Intermediate State, and Rebirth in Tibetan Buddhism 

Death, Intermediate State and Rebirth

Amazon Price: $8.76 (as of 10/13/2008)

The book discusses stages of death which are then repeated in reverse order in the bardo state during the transition towards rebirth. It says that sleep is in essence a rehearsal for this process of dying, and I was struck by the similarities between sleep and death. It also states two other conditions in which those same steps take place: the meditative state and orgasm.

Dream Resources 

The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep

This book gives you procedures to perform during each stage of the night.

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 10/13/2008)

Tibetan Dream Yoga

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Video on Dreams 

How to use psychic powers and recording psychic dreams

Copyright 2007 by T. Chase. How to use you psychic powers and how to record psychic visions that you see asleep in your dreams. These dreams may reveal the future and answers to questions and distant information about people and places. Psychic powers appear to be an ancient ability that can be used in your life, with practice and training. From the Revelation13.net web site, for more on this see Revelation13.net (Revelation 13: Prophecies of the Future, Astrology, Nostradamus, Bible Prophecy, the King James version English Bible Code).

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For all you dreamers - express yourself! 

gmarlett

Very nice lens. It's amazing how much of human wisdom comes from altered states of consciousness if we are "tuned-in." There is truly a lot to be said about "finding oneself." Nice job 5 stars, a fav and a lensroll!

Posted October 07, 2008

spiritartist

GREAT Lens!***** I will check out more of your lenses when I get a chance! I lensrolled you 2! Thanks for your kind words about my work, Marsha! Dreams can teach us so much if we only pay more attention to them.

Posted July 03, 2008

MiaBellezza

Dreams are awesome!

Posted June 01, 2008

ElizabethJeanAllen

I dream, but less than a minute after awakening, their gone.
5 stars
Lizzy

Posted May 22, 2008

rms

I rarely remember my dreams. I wish I could!

Posted April 28, 2008

 
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