The world of lucid dreaming is highly complex. Many people experience lucid dreams but don’t fully understand what’s happening or how to influence them. They often need interpretations of what they’ve seen. Whereas beginners are left guessing why certain images appear to them, experienced practitioners intuitively grasp the meanings of their dreams.
The phase state is essentially a dialogue with yourself. Your subconscious presents images associated with reality or specific events. Every element in a lucid dream is an attempt made by your mind to deliver hints to help you address issues or questions that are currently most pressing in your life.
In the past, people believed the phase state to be a spontaneous assortment of images. It was not believed that the phase could unlock mysteries or provide insights because people thought dreams were messages from spirits. Today, society views lucid dreaming differently. It’s no longer seen as something magical or mystical but a scientifically proven state. Everything you encounter in the phase has concrete and significant meaning, as it’s a creation of your mind and subconscious.
Real-Life Examples
Exploring the world of lucid dreams is impossible without real-life examples. One student of a well-known practitioner saw herself, but 20 years younger, during a lucid dream. This happened in her first year of learning lucid dreaming. Now, in her real life, she feels younger, more energetic, and confident enough to travel and pursue ambitious goals.
Another student saw her husband in her dream but as a teenager. She didn’t understand why she’d seen him that way. However, it turned out that her 40-year-old husband behaved like a teenager in many ways, and in the dream, she had seen his true spirit.
Another student saw his reflection in the mirror but as a gray-haired old man. It turned out that his archetype had shifted, and he had taken on the role of a sage. Now, this young man shares wisdom not only at work but also with his family and friends.
One woman, who had gone through a difficult breakup, decided to devote herself to uncovering the secrets of the phase state. In her dream, she saw her ex following her, begging her to take him back. Over time, the couple reconciled in real life, and they’ve now been happily married for several years.
As these examples show, your subconscious never introduces you to unfamiliar images. But it does encompass a vast part of your life, capturing even the smallest details you might have missed. Many people see themselves in different scenarios in the phase. In a lucid dream, you might:
- Become an artist or author
- Delve into space exploration and invent a unique engine or telescope system
- Learn to play musical instruments.
- Come to understand the fundamentals of microbiology.
And none of this emerges from thin air. Chances are that your real-life interests or aspirations are deeply connected to what you see in the phase.
You can take the following steps to decipher images from the world of lucid dreaming:
- Write down everything you remember from the phase state.
- Highlight keywords and images.
- List each image separately.
- Choose a personal association for each image. Choose something that resonates with you specifically rather than relying on universal meanings.
- Try to piece together the significance of each image into a cohesive narrative.
Working with the phase state is challenging due to the limited information available. Any book on lucid dreaming techniques isn’t just a guide but a self-study manual that you’ll need to adapt to your unique skills and strengths.
Recommended Books on Lucid Dreaming
Recommended reading
Lucid Dreaming – Meditation and the Bon Tradition
