Lucid dreaming, or waking sleep, is a state in which the sleeper is aware of the fact that he or she is dreaming during the sleep phase. This creates the opportunity to consciously direct and control the dream. The dreamer can thus modify objects, persons and the entire dream scenario at will. Psychologists agree that the ability to lucid dream is a journey into the human unconscious, whereby we can become more aware of our patterns of behaviour and thinking, resulting in an improved quality of life.
There are plenty of techniques for inducing lucid dreaming . The main method, according to most experts, is the introduction of a dream diary. By capturing our dreams, we connect the unconscious and conscious parts of our mind, and by regularly strengthening these connections, we achieve better remembering of dreams, which can eventually lead to a situation where we actually realize that we are dreaming. Other aids are directing attention to the topic of lucid dreaming, affirmations and so-called "dream herbs" – plants improving the quality of sleep and dreaming, supporting colorful and vivid dreams. Among the most famous plants provoking these abilities is Calea Zacatechichi. It also includes, for example, Bobinsana.
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