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In this remarkable book, robert waggoner has brought lucid dreaming to a level that is simultaneously higher and deeper than any previous explorer has taken the topic. To be honest, im only halfway through the book yes, sorry about that but i like to take my time when it comes to life changing events. The paperback of the lucid dreaming, plain and simple. Thus begins waggoner in the 7th chapter of his book lucid dreaming. Looking for an intelligent book on how to lucid dream, stay lucid and explore deeply.
I expected a dry, clinical discussion of lucid dreaming, but i was pleasantly surprised. I used to have big epic dreams back in the day 20s to 40s, and lucid ones too. The stages of lucid dreaming from beginner to advanced. Even western lucid dreamers, such as waggoner, have experienced it. Each of us comes to lucid dreaming for different reason and with different intentions. The work is scholarly, fascinating, and, most of all, practical. It not only explores lucid dreaming practices, but also the innovative new techniques of mindfulness of dream and sleep, the holistic approach to lucidity training which the author cocreated. Lucid dreaming offers exciting insights and vivid illustrations that will intrigue not only avid dreamworkers but. Lucid dreaming plain and simple by robert waggoner and caroline mccready april 12 at 6. When i saw the published date of 2016, i thought this was a new book by the great robert waggoner.
Aimed at beginners, lucid dreaming, plain and simple shows the reader how to enter and fully experience the lucid dreaming. Gateway to the inner self robert waggoner lucid dreaming. Todays guest on the art of adventure podcast is the author, speaker, and a wellknown thought leader on lucid dreaming, robert waggoner. I chose this book as i hadnt had a lucid dream for about 10 years and my interest had peaked again after i saw robert waggoner on tv explaining his many years of experience in lucid dreaming. It is where we are trying to move when we begin lucid dreaming even if we arent aware of it. Robert waggoner the wild world of lucid dreaming the. Waggoner proposes 5 stages of lucid dreaming and guides readers through them. Robert waggoner, author, speaker and lucid dreamer, is past president of the international association for the study of dreams iasd. I will certainly take every opportunity to read and hear more of robert waggoners work having listened to lucid dreaming. Some fascinating articles, reader submitted lucid dreams and more. Lucid dreaming was like my own, personal magic kingdom. Lucid dreaming is so much more than expectation and mental models. While lucid consciously aware in the dream state and able to act and interact with dream figures, objects, and settings, dream. D author of our dreaming mind a must read for anyone with a.
This is by far the best book ive read on the subject. Tips and techniques for insight, creativity, and personal growth. Waggoner proposes 5 stages of lucid dreaming and guides readers through. Aug 30, 2017 robert waggoner wrote the acclaimed book, lucid dreaming gateway to the inner self now in its tenth printing, and coauthored lucid dreaming plain and simple with caroline mccready. Tips and techniques for insight, creativity, and personal growth by robert waggoner, caroline due to covid19, orders may be delayed.
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Expert robert waggoner, who has logged over lucid dreams, shares his experience to help illuminate your dream world. This book approaches lucid dreaming from a more cognitive psychology stance, and focuses more on. In this remarkable book, robert waggoner has brought lucid dreaming to a level that is simultaneously higher and deeper than any previous explorer has taken. Gateway to the inner self by waggoner, robert isbn. Lucid dreaming by robert waggoner a truly extra ordinary, horizon expanding book. The subtitle is tips and techniques for insight, creativity, and personal growth. Flying through the sky, playing with dream figures, creating adventures it felt fascinating to do this while aware in the dream state. These articles bring up the most important points of waggoners message about lucid dreams. The term was coined by frederik van eeden who used the word lucid in the sense of mental clarity.
Robert waggoner lucid dreaming on the human experience. Lucid dreaming for beginners an online course robert waggoner. Robert waggoner is presidentelect of the international association for the study of dreams iasd and a summa cum laude graduate of drake university with a degree in psychology. While lucid consciously aware in the dream state and able to act and interact with dream figures, objects, and settings, dream expert robert waggoner experienced. I think menopause has sapped the dream stuff out of me. Lucid dreaming means dreaming while knowing that you are dreaming. So insightful that i decided to buy and read waggoner s next book, lucid dreaming plain and simple, coauthored with caroline mccready. Nov 06, 2012 obert waggoner lucid dreaming gateway to the inner interview by iain mcnay author of lucid dreaming gateway to the inner self talks about his early dream experiences and how he.
Lucid dreaming plain and simple by robert waggoner and caroline mccready. In my book, i take lucid dreamers to these deeper aspects of lucid dreaming, and show them how experienced lucid dreamers approach these topics successfully. He was able to interact consciously with the dream observer the apparent inner self within the dream. Lucid dreaming, plain and simple audiobook by robert. Aug 21, 2019 todays guest on the art of adventure podcast is the author, speaker, and a wellknown thought leader on lucid dreaming, robert waggoner. About the author robert waggoner is a past president of the international association for the study of dreams iasd and a graduate of drake university with a degree in psychology. Of all the books to package with a blank dream journal, robert waggoner s book must be the least likely. Tips and techniques for insight, creativity, and personal growth by robert waggoner.
Dreams of awakening is a thorough and exciting exploration of lucid dreaming theory and practice within both western and tibetan buddhist contexts. Gateway to the inner self is the account of an extraordinarily talented lucid dreamer who goes beyond the boundaries of both psychology and religion. A lucid dreamer since 1975, he has logged more than 1,000 lucid dreams. Waggoners book has already caused a stir in the lucid dreaming blog community so also be sure to check out bens interview with robert waggoner as well as hatters take on bens interview. Lucid dreaming by robert waggoner, 9781930491144, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I will certainly take every opportunity to read and hear more of robert waggoner s work having listened to lucid dreaming. I chose this book as i hadnt had a lucid dream for about 10 years and my interest had peaked again after i saw robert waggoner on tv explaining his many years.