LUCID


Stephen LaBerge (1990). Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming


LaBerge has a PhD in psychophysiology and did his doctorate in lucid dreaming. In this somewhat dated book (as of 2025, it is 35 years old...for more recent science based information research Daniel Love's work on lucid dreaming), LaBerge lays the groundwork for lucid dreaming, combining scientific studies (some of which are his own) and specific techniques/practices for entering the lucid dreaming state and for activities that one can apply while lucid such as creative problem solving, wish fulfillment, skill development...


some pragmatics to test to see if you are in a lucid dream [ld] (aware that you are dreaming while in a dream) include the following reality checks:

  • look at a clock, look away, then look again...if the time is different, you're likely in a ld--you can do the same check with a word/phrase on a book cover or any type of text
  • with the intention of flying, jump up and see if you can take off, if you float, you're in a ld
  • plug your nose with thumb and index finger and try to breathe in, if you can, you're in a ld
  • try to push your hand through an object, if your hand pentrates the object, you're likely in a ld
  • keep a dream journal and notice recurring unusual dream symbols, review these before sleep, and when you see them next, ask: am i in a ld?
  • before sleep, tell yourself, i will become lucid when i dream tonight
having achieved lucidity, make a wish and see what happens...





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