Lucid As A Kite

Whilst browsing stumbleUpon [I fucking love that site], I came across a guide explaining the phenomenon of lucid dreaming, plus some basic tips on how to achieve it. For those of you who don't know, I'll fill you in on lucid dreaming. Basically, a lucid dream is one where you are aware that you're dreaming, and have control over it. The amount of control can vary from deciding which direction to go in and, say, pummeling the crap out of Superman and declaring yourself Sex-King of The Land Of Rock, formerly known as Earth [for instance].

Apparently a whole shit load of books and studies have been made concerning lucid dreaming, which doesn't surprise me in the least, coz let's face it, who doesn't want the power to do absolutely anything they want to, regardless of physics or morality every single night?? [I sure as hell fucking do.] The difficulty in achieving the almighty power of lucid dreaming is that you never realise it when you're asleep. If you do, it normally wakes you up, which is a problem when people try to go for lucidity [seriously, is it just me or does this sound like some kind of drug??]. Knowing that you're asleep [when you're actually asleep] is the first and most important step. So here's some tips that will supposedly help you achieve lucid dreaming.

According to a number of sources [this isn't the first time I've heard of lucid dreams] keeping a dream diary will help you. Apparently you can eventually notice patterns, making it easier for you to realise that you're dreaming. Another method which is extremely less lame is called reality-testing. Basically, you walk around with a little piece of paper with writing on it. A few times every day, take it out, read it, look away for a second, then read it again. Supposedly, in dreams it'll change 75% of times on the first recheck, and 95% of times on the second. I have no idea how they calculated that.

However, that method doesn't quite crazy enough for my tastes. So instead, I'm going to walk around everywhere with a match in my pocket. About six times every day, I'm gonna take it out, stare at it, and try to set it on fire with my mind. If it ever works, I'll put it out and try it on something bigger, like a house. If it work's I'll know I'm dreaming, and awesomeness shall ensue.

Happy dreams everybody!!