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Robert Waggoner 2/8/2009 11:55:02 AM
I am so glad that you wrote, because experienced lucid dreamers often encounter a unique dream state environment which has few objects or figures. Instead the lucid dreamer finds him or herself in a relatively empty, dark space - like being on a dark theater stage. Frequently, the other party with you is someone that you know, and you converse and exchange information very directly. In my book I mention this as possibly being akin to a unique state called, "dreams of clarity" by Buddhists in the Bon tradition. Also in my book, I mention meeting someone in this unique state who introduced me to his wife in it. I had never met her in waking reality. Months later, we were having a dinner party and some people said they had met the woman. I told them that she had been introduced to me in a dream, and proceeded to describe her -- much to the astonishment and disbelief of my friends. Later when I did meet her, she looked exactly as I had seen and was even wearing the same dress. So

Robert Waggoner 2/8/2009 11:40:58 AM
Tom, Glad you enjoyed the book. There are stories of lucid dreamers, who state that they have entered another's dreams. If you were to try this, it seems advisable to find a friend who has good dream recall (otherwise you might have a great lucid dream and they recall absolutely nothing) and agrees to experiment. Best wishes on your lucid dream explorations. Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Tom Hughes 2/8/2009 8:48:05 AM
Wakeup Call for Beginners Dear Robert Wagonner, I found your book absolutely captivating. Again and again, I discovered that you have arrived at the same insights with lucid dreaming (and set yourself the same goals) as I have by practicing the ancient consciousness expanding techniques. However, based on your descriptions your progress has been much faster than mine, and your experiences much more direct. Furthermore, nearly all of the scriptures indicate that you’re lost without a guru. Mine doesn’t seem to have entered my life as yet, and I’m somehow doubtful that he will in the modern western world in which I live. I’ve often thought, however, that perhaps the guru is within – and you’re book certainly gives me additional reasons to believe that this is true. But to finally get to my question: Do you have any experience with, or have you heard any reports of, skilled lucid dreamers entering into the dreams of not-yet-lucid dreamers in order to coax them into lucidity – a s

Robert Waggoner 1/31/2009 2:02:25 PM
Jake, Thanks for getting the book. A lot of people have written me that simply reading the book has increased their lucid dreaming dramatically. As your mind gets engaged in the ideas, lucid experiences and questions, you will likely find yourself having more lucid dreams. Throughout the book, I have included techniques for inducing and maintaining the lucid state; however for those people new to lucid dreaming, I have pages 259 to 281, which focuses exclusively on techniques to induce lucid dreams. So, my main advice for anyone is to get mentally engaged in lucid dreaming (create a lucid mind), and then select an induction technique and consistently do it. Best wishes! Robert Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Jake Dillard 1/31/2009 2:11:27 AM
Alright, well I just bought your book at Barnes & Noble a few hours ago, and before I start it, I just wanted to come to this website to ask for great tips to get me started on how to lucid dream, and I came to this part of the site, so I thought I would ask for some direct tips from you rather than sift through the web for good techniques. Thanks! Submitted By: Jake Dillard

Robert Waggoner 1/26/2009 8:01:50 PM
Bill, Your lucid dream experience reminds me of a lucid dreamer in one of Paul Tholey's experiments. The lucid dreamer was a young woman, who felt strongly about a guy but could never tell if he had an interest in her. So she became lucid, saw the guy, and then transfered her 'ego-core' into him, and viewed herself from his perspective. As they interacted in the lucid dream, she saw that he would never have an interest in her, due to his own issues. When she woke, she could completely accept that, and was now able to go her own way without regret. It's fascinating how an experience like your's changes the situation, both internally and externally. Thanks for submitting that. Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

bill perry 1/24/2009 11:41:50 AM
I once had a lucid dream where I pulled up a dream character representation of a person I was having a difficult time getting along with in "real life". Then I did a form of Deep Trance Modeling by ordering that character to become a composite of everything I knew about that person both consciously and unconsciously. I asked a lot of questions of her, and she answered most of them, but a few she would say "How can I answer that if you don't already know the answer?" It ended up being quite amusing, and after that dream, we got along fine after that. The energy between us seems to have changed. Bill Submitted By: bill perry

Robert Waggoner 1/21/2009 11:03:54 AM
Simon, Very interesting. Each person's symbols are unique, and have special meaning for them alone. I'd suggest investigating 'roses' as a symbol - both outwardly through google or the library, and inwardly, while meditating on that response. It might be an enlightening experience. Another point - often in lucid dreams we become so amazed by the response, that we end the inverstigation right there. For example, one could ask to see their higher self, see a rose bush, and then pose questions to the rose bush. Similarly, you could do like Jung's active imagination technique, and get into a meditative state and then inquire of the rose bush symbol about your life questions. Let me know if you succeed in either approach. Best wishes. Submitted By: Robert Waggoner

Simon Stranks 1/20/2009 1:15:55 PM
I've asked to see my spirit guide or higherself in two lucid dreams now, where i have been completely lucid. I did this because i feel i require some guidance in my life at this point.. On both occassions, a rose bush has appeared. The first had white roses. On the second occassion, it had pink roses, and when i reached out and touched a petal they turned white. Any insight would be greatly appreciated Robert. Thankyou. Submitted By: Simon Stranks

Robert Waggoner 1/5/2009 10:09:30 AM
John, Glad to hear that your lucid dreaming has increased since reading my book. As you may recall from my book, I mention the importance of phrasing your intent, and having a positive expectation. You may find better success by announcing to the dream, "Hey dream, show me something important for me to see!" Because dreams are so visual, this may result in a more powerful response (than asking the dream to 'tell' you something). With experience, you should find improvement. Best wishes. Submitted By: Robert Waggoner