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Chapter 50 The Cultivation Method of Lucid Dreaming
ps: This chapter is an introduction to cultivation, you can skip it if you don’t like it
The basic steps of visualization into dreams.

1. Find a suitable time to practice.After long-term demonstration, the dream visualization method, like most other lucid dreaming methods, has the best effect when returning to sleep, the next best effect is when waking up in the middle of the night and taking a nap, and the lowest success rate is when you just fall asleep at night.

2. Lie down and relax.Gradually, the body becomes numb, the consciousness becomes blurred, and the sleep deepens.If it is not a second sleep party, you can deepen the dreaming degree by thinking about it in your mind.If you're worried about falling asleep right now, go to the next step shortly after you lie down.

3. Visualize the picture in your mind, that is, build a dream-like scene in your mind through imagination.

There are two basic methods: one is to build from the picture fragments that have already been generated in the mind.

We all know that when we fall asleep, we often think wildly, and some pictures flash uncontrollably in our minds.

We can continue these pictures through imagination, making it a continuous and dynamic scene.

The second is to visualize directly and perform specific visualizations.This has led to various specific visualization methods, such as running into a dream, descending stairs into a dream, swimming into a dream, self-exploration, and so on.

Specifically: visualize yourself walking on a road in your mind, feel the feeling of your feet touching the ground, visualize the changes in the surrounding scenery, and you can also perform actions such as rubbing your hands;
Visualize going down stairs, mentally picture a person going down stairs; visualize swimming, etc.

The key point of visualization is to feel the sense of touch. Once you have a clear sense of touch, you will be most likely to succeed in dreaming through visualization.

During visualization, we can try to create actions that can bring inertia in the stable scene visualized, such as running, jumping off cliffs, and speeding down from high altitudes.The advantage of this method is that it can help us to dream if we have not fully dreamed, and vice versa, it can make the dream more stable.

4. Successful lucid dreaming.Through the practice of the above steps, we have basically entered a critical state that seems to be sleeping but not sleeping, and we have visualized a relatively clear and stable picture.

At this time, we can successfully lucid dream through the following methods.

(1) Get up directly, or get up by grabbing the edge of the bed, rolling, etc.This method is the most direct and effective, but it requires a good grasp of feeling and timing. Generally, when we feel that we have fallen asleep and can get up, we can get up.

(2) Expand the visualization scene and directly enter the dream.When the dream scene we visualize is clear and stable, we can expand it to allow ourselves to enter the dream state.This method is similar to that of Mengping Shengong's deity entering a dream.

(3) Seize the house.When we visualize, we are often in the perspective of God, controlling the actions of the characters in the scene.When the visualized scene is clear and the touch of the characters is obvious, we may find that we have become the characters in the visualized scene.

(4) Falling asleep in the visualization, knowing the dream later.Visualization into a dream itself is also a hint to lucid dreaming, and it is only natural to realize dream awareness occasionally.

[-]. Matters needing attention in the method of visualization into dreams.

1. Grasp the state of going to sleep.Like all lucid dreaming methods, visualization dreaming also needs to go through the sleep state to better realize lucid dreaming.Some dreamers visualize as soon as they lie down, which may lead to not being able to visualize the picture for a long time, or even insomnia.

Others fell asleep unconsciously while thinking wildly, without maintaining a trace of consciousness.The grasp of the sleeping state requires everyone to find the feeling through continuous practice.

2. The importance of touch.One of the main signs of successful visualization is the development of the sense of touch.Generally, when we are proficient at dreaming, we can get up directly when there is an obvious tactile sensation in the visualization scene, which is simple and effective.

3. Visualize the possible reasons for the failure of dreaming.Improper timing of practice, not enough relaxation, short sleep, too excited and nervous, and eager to move the body as soon as the scene is imagined, etc. may lead to failure of visualization.

[-]. The method of visualization into dreams is advanced.

(There is no requirement for novices.) This part is the result of practical discussions between me and other dream friends, and may not be suitable for everyone.

1. Feel dreamy.After visualizing for a period of time, although there is no obvious picture, but I feel that I have fallen asleep, and I can get up directly according to the feeling.This requires everyone to have a better grasp of the process of falling asleep and the state of mind and body, which can be improved through multiple exercises.

2. Simulate leaving the body.A specific method of visualization into dreams.That is, in the state of falling asleep, visualize the process of leaving the body.Including reaching out to grab the edge of the bed, turning over and getting out of bed, touching the floor and rubbing hands, and even opening the door to go out a series of scenes.

The first few visualizations may be just imagination, without obvious pictures and tactile sensations.As the sleep deepens, you will find that the effect of the simulated out-of-body is getting better and better, and finally the simulated out-of-body becomes a real out-of-body.

3. Vision into dreams.Visualizing into a dream requires us to actively imagine the picture.However, I found that when we are proficient at dreaming, we can actively visualize or passively wait for the scene to appear.The so-called method of waking up into a dream is one-stop, probably like this.

The specific method is: in the state of falling asleep, imagine that the eyelids do not exist, and look at the space in front of you.We can imagine seeing the scenes in the house, such as desks, murals, etc., or we can think of nothing, just look at it.We can see that at this time we are likely to "see" a scene similar to the house, or other pictures appear, and then succeed in lucid dreaming.

4. Idea dialogue.One type of visualization, the difference from ordinary visualization is that what is visualized is not a picture, but a dialogue.Imagine a voice talking to you in your head. When the voice is clear and real, you can successfully lucid dream.Mind dialogue is an important step in the dream spirit guidance method, you can go and have a look.

5. Automatic visualization.In fact, everyone who has practiced lucid dreaming for a long time will find this phenomenon.When we fall asleep, we lose consciousness for a period of time, and then regain some consciousness. When we think of continuing to practice lucid dreaming, the effect is often surprisingly good.The same is true for visualizing dreams. When we practice for a long time, we will often visualize unconsciously when we are about to fall asleep, and we will succeed immediately.

1. Is visualization dreaming a kind of lucid dreaming?
Yes, visualizing a dream is basically a lucid dreaming. We pay attention to maintaining consciousness through visualizing images until we succeed in lucid dreaming.However, sometimes we take the initiative to visualize in our dreams, which is not pure lucid dreaming.

2. What is the difference between the dream visualization method and the dream screen?
The dream screen here refers to the magical skill of ants.Falling asleep through visualization emphasizes lucid dreaming, and abandons the step of continuously reciting formulas and hints before going to bed to improve dream understanding.At the same time, visualize the dream and take the initiative to imagine the picture, instead of waiting for the picture to appear on the dream screen.In addition, the visualization of dreams emphasizes the importance of the state of sleep.

3. What is the difference between dreaming through visualization and dreaming through YY?
There is no essential difference, the basic steps are similar.However, visualization into dreams is more formal and has richer theoretical connotations.At the same time, as one of the main methods of lucid dreaming, visualizing into dreams is obviously different from grasping signals. Therefore, we generally do not regard methods such as dreaming hands and spinning as visualizing into dreams.

4. What is the state of the sleeping state?Is it impossible to visualize before falling asleep?

The sleep state is a critical state between waking up and falling asleep.In this state, whether it is visualization, catching signals or watching dream screens, the effect will be very good.No, visualization in the sleeping state is just to reduce the time spent on visualization and increase the success rate of visualization.Novices can slide the process of falling asleep to the sleeping state while visualizing.

5. Why can't I visualize the picture?

There are many reasons for not being able to visualize the picture. It may be that the timing of the practice is not good. For example, it is not easy to visualize the picture before going to bed at night.It may also be a lack of imagination. During the day, if you have nothing to do, close your eyes and imagine the surrounding scenes to help improve the visualization effect.

6. What should I do if I keep falling asleep in visualization?
Choose a better time to practice visualization. When practicing visualization before going to bed, you often fall asleep if you can’t stand it any longer.You can deliberately remind yourself not to fall asleep and retain a trace of awareness during visualization.It is simple to say, but it may not be easy to do. Everyone will gradually master it through practice.

Monroe out of body method
One of the main barriers to learning out of body experiences is fear. Many people fear that they will die or suffer any harm during the out of body experience.

But facts trump all, occult studies as we know them, complete an experiment on out-of-body experiences.

More than [-] volunteers took part without harming anyone.Three years later, they still have not received any complaints.

When you understand that you will never be harmed by an out-of-body experience, you can start to try Monroe's technique step by step.

step one:

Relax your body.Munroe once said, "The technique of relaxation is the prerequisite, or first step, to an out-of-body experience." This includes physical as well as mental relaxation.Monroe did not provide any method to achieve this state of relaxation. We know that "progressive muscle relaxation" and "deep breathing exercises" are very good methods.

Step two:
The half-dream and half-awake stage.Again, Monroe doesn't suggest any way to get to this stage.

One way to do this is to lift your forearms and place your upper arms on the bed. When you start to fall asleep, your arms will fall down and wake you up.

With repeated practice, you can learn to control the half-awake phase without having to use your arms.

Another method is to concentrate on an object.When other images begin to enter your mind, you enter the half-dream stage.

Watch these images passively.This will help you maintain this near sleep phase.Monroe called this state "State A"

Step three:
deepen this state.Begin to purify your mind.Observe the image you see through your closed eyes.

Do nothing else.Just look at the blackness in front of your eyes.After a while, you will see luminous patterns, these images are emitted by the nervous system, they have no special meaning, ignore them.When these images end, you enter what Munro calls "state B."

From here, we will automatically enter a deeper state of relaxation "State C" - this state is so relaxed that we lose any physical perception and sensory stimulation.

You have entered a space where all stimuli come from your mind.The ideal time to get out of the body is "state D".

"State C" will automatically stop and update to "State D" after a period of time.

Monroe recommends practicing getting into "state D" in the morning or after a nap.

Step [-]:
Enter the "vibration" stage.This is the most important part of this technology, and also the most uncertain part.

Many out-of-body people feel this vibration at the beginning of their out-of-body experience.

This vibration can be a very gentle vibration, or it can be like a strong current passing through the body.The cause of this vibration is a mystery.

It may be due to the astral body trying to leave the physical body.To get into the vibration phase, Monero offers the following methods:
1. Take off all jewelry or watches that come into contact with your skin.

2. Make the room dark, but don't turn off all the lights.

3. Lie down with your body facing north-south, with your head facing north.

4. Loosen your clothes and cover with a quilt to make you feel just warm and comfortable.

5. You need to know where and when you are.Make sure that no sound disturbs you.

6. Enter the relaxation phase.

7. Give yourself a reminder in your mind: "You know very well that everything that will happen is good for you." Repeat five times.

8. Open your lips halfway and breathe through your mouth.

9. As you breathe, focus on the space in front of you.

10. Pick a point about a foot in front of your forehead, and then use the push button to push the point about six feet away from you.

11. Lift this point ninety degrees by imagining an imaginary line over your body that is in balance with your body axis.Focus on this place, get the vibration at that point, and bring the vibration into the body.Even if you have no idea what this vibration is like before, you will know it when you successfully get in touch with it.

Step [-]:
Learn to control the vibration phase.Practice controlling this vibration with thought, moving the vibration up the head and down to the toes, expanding the vibration throughout the body.Create vibrating waves from head to toe.To create this "vibration effect," focus on the vibration, and thoughtfully push a vibration away from your head and down toward your body.

Do this exercise until you can generate vibrations with willpower.When you can control the vibrational phase, you can try out-of-body.

Step [-]:
Partially isolated.The key is thought control.Firmly thinking about leaving the body.

Don't think about other things, once you get distracted, you can easily leave this state.

Now, we move into the vibrational phase and start experimenting with out-of-body.We start by trying to detach a hand or foot.

Munro recommends first trying to extend one limb until it touches any familiar object, such as the wall next to your bed.Then push it so the limb goes through.When successful retract your limb back into the physical body.

Reduce the vibration and end the experiment.Lie still until you are fully back to normal.This exercise can be used as a preparation for your complete detachment.

Step Seven:
Completely out of body.Monero provides two methods.The first method is to "ascend from the body."

After entering the vibration stage, imagine yourself getting lighter and lighter. Imagine how good it feels to float. Maintain this idea and don't let other distracting thoughts disturb you.

Out-of-body experiences occur naturally at this time.

The second method is called the "rolling" technique.When you reach the vibrational stage, try turning around if you are sleeping facing the bed.

Don't touch your real body.Try rotating your body from above, imagining yourself rolling into your second body on the right side of your physical body.

At this moment you disembodied next door to your real physical body.Imagine yourself floating upwards and you will find yourself floating above the physical body.

(End of this chapter)