Lucid Dream

1. A lucid dream starts out just like any normal dream.

2. But when you start to lucid dream, you suddenly become aware of
the fact that your dream world isn't real.
3. Scientists aren't sure what triggers you to realize you're dreaming
and become lucid.
4. Lucid dreaming most likely happens during the REM sleep stage.
5. Lucid dreams aren't the same as nightmares.
6. About half the population has experienced lucid dreaming, and
most people start at a young age.
7. There isn’t a known cause, but it might be linked to being more
introspective or having more gray matter in your brain.
8. Lucid dreaming might just be an innate skill — like wiggling your
ears.
9. And like any skill, you can get better with practice.
10. If you've never had a lucid dream, there are ways to teach
yourself to have one.
11. The degree of awareness and control in a lucid dream can vary.
12. Despite what you've seen or read, lucid dreaming won't actually
influence your waking life.
13. Common themes include adventures and sex. Because, obviously.
14. You might never have a lucid dream in your life, and that's totally
normal.
15. And there aren't any real benefits other than having fun and
memorable dreams.