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Conscious dreaming (often called lucid dreaming) is the ability to know that you are dreaming even in the midst of one � and along with this comes the power to control the dream! When you know you�re dreaming, the possibilities are endless.

It may sound like something out of science fiction; but conscious dreaming is very real and is something that you can do with a little practice. Lucid dreaming is not hard to do � and being able to control; your dreams can help you to find out more about yourself and serve as a valuable place to express yourself. There are some techniques which are tried and tested for bringing about lucid dreams.

Before you get started, take a step back and think about what you want to accomplish by means of conscious dreaming � do you just want to have more enjoyable dreams, or are there goals in your life which lucid dreaming can help you to reach?

To get started with conscious dreaming condition yourself to recall the dreams you had the previous night. Also, focus on remembering all the details of your dreams. Keep a notebook, journal, or dream diary, whatever works best for you. You need to write down everything you can recall about your dreams as soon as you wake up. You will forget details of your dreams as the day goes by so always do it as soon as you wake up.

This will force your mind to focus on your dreams and begin remembering them easily as time goes by. You can always use your dream record to refresh your memory. As soon as you get used to recalling your dreams you are ready to go to the next level, which is to know when you are in a dream. You may in fact be in a dream and suddenly realize it.

This technique will help you to start remembering your dreams very quickly. One you have learned to remember your dreams, it will become easier and easier to become conscious that they are happening. Many people find themselves not long after starting to keep a dream diary �awakening� in the middle of a dream and starting to take control of it.

Hypnosis also helps, whether in conjunction with a dream diary or on its own. This can get you into the right state of mind for conscious dreaming � and in as few as a few sessions of hypnosis, most find that they can remember the minutest details of their dreams! Once you can do this, lucid dreaming follows quickly.

A common problem people have when they get started in conscious dreaming is suddenly awakening from their conscious dreams; to return to your dream, go back to sleep while concentrating on the events of the dream in as much detail as possible.

Get to know your sleeping patterns. This will help you find the right time to have the most success at having these dreams. Do not lose too much sleep, if you become very tired, lucid dreaming is not likely to occur.

Figure out your sleep patterns, as this will help you to figure out when the best times for you to have conscious dreaming experiences are. Don�t short yourself on sleep too much though; being sleep deprived makes it harder to have lucid dreams.

It does not take long to learn the art of consciously controlling your dreams. It will not take years of study and practice as some may think. Just take some time to practice and work at it and you will be a conscious dreamer in no time.

Conscious dreaming can be learned much easier than you think � it doesn�t take years of practice to do.

Anyone can have lucid dreams with a little practice. Using these techniques, you�ll find yourself in control of your dreams before you know it!