Notes on Conscious Cessation of Lucid Dream Activity

Abstract

It has been noted that both lucid and non-lucid dreams have developed an untrustworthy or illusory reputation among some cultures. Elements of superstition and/or fear have been woven throughout even our own culture’s attitudes. A more traditional example of this might be found in Chinese Taoism and alchemy. Chinese Taoist MasterChuangTzu (300 B.C.) was one of the first to express personal apprehensions or confusions regarding personal lucid dreams and fantasy.