Visualization

[Naiya]

Visualizing Success

This first one will be the easiest--


Everyone has some ideas as to what thy want to do in their lucid dreams. So I want everyone to think of a lucid dream that they want to have tonight. The more fanciful the better! For example:


“I want to have a dream where I'm in a town made up entirely of chocolate, just like that episode of the Simpsons.”

I actually did this a while back. But when I got the idea, it was so inspirational that I was able to do it within a few days. So pick something that you think will really drive you (even if it's a sex fantasy).

Got an idea? Now that you've thought of a good dream, try visualizing it. It helps to use real memories....for example, imagine that you're tasting the chocolate, and at the same time remember how chocolate tasted the last time you had some. Decide what the buildings look like, who will be there, what you will do, and make it all as detailed as possible.

Basically, daydream.


When you've decided on your perfect lucid dream scenario, write it up in your workbook.


An hour before bed each night, go back to your workbook, review your dream and remember it. Think about it while you're getting ready for bed, and ESPECIALLY think about it when you get in bed. It's very very important to imagine yourself in your lucid dream AS YOU FALL ASLEEP. Repeat the visualization every time you do a WBTB.


As you're falling asleep, you're going to do it a slight bit differently. Imagine you are in your lucid dream--but instead of making it pretend, try to believe that you're already asleep and IN your lucid dream. Keep reminding yourself “I'm in a lucid dream.”

[Naiya]

This is an old tutorial on visualization I thought I'd throw in for people who aren't too good at visualization.

Visualization

Visualization is a very versatile tool. You can use it for lucid dreaming, meditation, and even astral projection.

Some people are more auditory or tactile than visual. For these people, it may be hard to just close their eyes and have a picture perfect image of what they want.

If this is you, try the following: visualize a red apple. Most likely, you're thinking "apple" in your head, but you don't see one. Ask yourself: is your apple shiny? Does it have a stem? Is it round, or more skinny?

Now, instead of imagining the visual, imagine holding the apple to your nose and taking in the scent. Try to remember the exact smell of a fresh apple. Take a bite out of it, and hear the fresh, crisp, crunch.

If you can hear something, or taste it, or smell it, or feel it, it's much easier to picture it. Keep practicing this way, and the visuals will eventually come easier to you.

In any case, if you're already good at visualizing, you should try to get all the senses involved. This will make your visualization more powerful.

When you're on the astral plane, it can be frustrating to manifest your energy into what you want, even by using visualization. There's not much you can do about this other than practice. So don't get too discouraged.


Lumi had another great way to learn good visualization:


Pick a simple object, like an apple or a key. Sit down in a quiet room with your object. Feel it in your hands, paying attention to every detail, every bump, every groove. As you are feeling it, be conscious of the connection between what the detail looks like and what it feels like. Once you are satisfied that you know exactly what your object looks like, close your eyes.

This time, use your hands to help you visualize the object in your mind's eye. See if you can recreate every detail of your object. Don't give up too easily an open your eyes right away. If you come up blank even after several minutes of trying, though, you may want to go back to the first step and start over.

[Alex Lou]

It wasn't exact, but I had the dream that I intended with my visualization.  Should I repeat the same one, or pick another?

[Naiya]

Keep repeating it! That'll reinforce it.