How to Prepare for Lucid Dreaming—Learning the Basics

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Want to know how to prepare for lucid dreaming? How can you improve your dream recall? What are dream clues? Lucid dreaming is more than just having fun while you’re sleeping—there are real-life benefits to learning the practice. But before you can start lucid dreaming, there are steps you must take to prepare your mind. Here’s how to prepare your mind for lucid dreaming.

Where Does Creative Intuition Come From? (Wired to Create)

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What is creative intuition? What’s the source behind intuition? In the book Wired to Create, Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire say that intuition is an important characteristic of creatives. They believe that intuition is a product of the automatic processing system of your mind. Continue reading to learn where creative intuition comes from and how artists use it.

How to Enter REM Sleep for Successful Lucid Dreaming

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Do you want to know how to enter REM sleep purposefully? How can scheduling your REM sleep help you lucid dream? In their book Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming, Stephen LaBerge and Howard Rheingold explain how you can learn to optimize your sleep cycles for lucid dreaming. This involves waking up in a specific way every morning. Here’s how to optimize your REM cycle.

Creative Solitude: Why the Lonely Artist Trope Holds Strong

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Is solitude necessary for creativity? What are the possible effects of long-term solitude? According to Wired to Create, there’s some merit to the “lonely artist” trope. This is because the networks of our brain that are active during solitude are different than when we’re in the outside world. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of creative solitude.

NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman: Book Overview & Takeaways

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How do autistic brains differ from allistic brains? Why isn’t Asperger’s syndrome a legitimate diagnosis anymore? What is the only cure for autism? Every day, people with autism are forced to exist in a world that’s not designed for their brains. In the book NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman, he explores the history, characterization, and evolving societal perception of autism.  Whether you or someone you know is autistic or you’re simply curious about autism, here’s an overview of NeuroTribes.

7 Benefits of Lucid Dreaming: Improve Your Life While You Sleep

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What are the benefits of lucid dreaming? How can lucid dreaming help you overcome your fears? Not only is lucid dreaming a unique and fun experience, it can change your life for the better. The benefits of lucid dreaming include learning new skills, solving problems, overcoming your fears, and more. Keep reading for an in-depth look at the seven benefits of lucid dreaming.