From: daviddw@hotmail.co.uk   
      
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   > Sounds like you have the general idea of what's going on. If you are   
   > reading Stephen's book, and following what is said within, then you are   
   > well on you way.   
   >   
   > Just remember,   
   >   
   > You have to remember, that the majority of us that claim to be lucid,   
   > are not fully lucid--the are what's known as being "pre-lucid".   
   >   
   > One of the differences between full lucidiy and pre-lucidity is the   
   > fear of bodily harm. A pre-lucid dreamer might say to him or herself,   
   > "I'm dreaming.", and may see an open window to fly out, but will be   
   > hesitant for fear of bodily harm if flying doesn't work. Also, when one   
   > becomes lucid, there is a complete startling shift in the dream, the   
   > vibe, and the clarity of your dream world and ego...if you witness no   
   > shift (or what I call, "Dream-Quake--this is your body's natural   
   > responce to becoming lucid, and your body will try and wake you up.   
   > Melding the dream ego and the waking ego is an unnatural (albiet safe)   
   > thing for the brain.)   
   >   
   > Most people like to say, "I've been able to control my dreams...", or   
   > "I've been a lucid dreamer since..." --and I don't mean to belittle   
   > these people at all, but only want them to understand the difference   
   > between "pre-lucidity" and true "lucidity".   
   >   
   > So many dreamers, when confronted with this possible notion will, in   
   > retrospect, consider their experiences still lucid,--but someone who   
   > has had a TRUELY lucid dream flop, can't deny the unbelievable feeling   
   > and odd conscience twist that occurs when the moment of true conscience   
   > melding happens. It's undeniable.   
      
   Some good definitions there. Sadly it means that I haven't been truely lucid   
   for several months. I didn't even used to have to try.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)