Lucid Dream Question

[Croat]

What does it mean if you are a lucid dreamer and can control your dreams? My brother, he's five years older than me, dreams a lot. So do I, but he can control his dreams, most of the time. I remember when I was little I would have a bad dream and he would tell me to change the dream. I didn't understand what he meant. I understand now and sometimes I can change a dream but not often. I get lost in the dream and things happen the way they do. My brother, on the other hand, can almost always change his dreams. Why can some people be lucid dreamers and others can't? What does that mean?

[~¤LilacSky¤~]

good question croat..
I would say that everyone can be lucid dreamers and change their dreams, however some people just have to work at it, because they are not connected to the subconscious awareness as much as others are, I also think that some people build a connection with their inner selves(sub) at a young age, and this alone increases their awareness within themselves..if we listen with our inner hearing, by that I mean pay attention to what is going on within us, we can usually transform our dreams more often..
I think its all about how much we know ourselves and again if we pay attention to the things we do not see but never the less "feel" this also helps awaken the awareness..
I think the more people want to work with their dreams, lucid dreams should come natural..but again its all up to the persons, intent and will to do so.

[batgirl2good]

A friend of mine has told me that when I am having a dream in which a deceased parent is hassling me or tormenting me, to try to stay in the dream and confront him or her. Has anyone ever done that? Not just with a parent, but with anyone. Thanks!

[~¤LilacSky¤~]

I have spoken to those whom have passed on in my dreams, however I usually just have a conversation with them and most often I know that I am dreaming and that perhaps I am speaking to their sprit..its odd though..lol but fascinating