I'll try this comment again as I think you would like to know this if you do not already know. There is a new, unabridged version of Dreams and How to Guide Them coming out on November 5, 2024. It can be pre-ordered at Barnes and Noble.
I have the first two. I have to admit: I don't think I ever finished LaBerge's book, even though I have had it since the late 90s. I read most of it though. I should probably re-read/finish it.
Stumbled on to this channel while looking for more books on Lucid dreaming, was shocked when you introduced the first book "Are you dreaming?" as your own. I've read it, it's great and it's sitting on my shelf right now! I'm half way through "A field guide to Lucid dreaming" which I'm really enjoying. I started "Exploring the world of Lucid dreaming" in audiobook form which was a mistake, as I never really listen to audio books before bed, which is when I like to read about lucidity. I'm thinking about picking up "The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep: Practices for Awakening" next. I loved your book and I've subscribed to the channel!
I've only heard of the first two (and the last one) but haven't read any yet as I haven't found any in person yet (that aren't new age twaddle). I haven't read any physical books in a few years but this video has given me some to try and hunt down! I really liked how with book 5 (or 6) you mentioned how you didn’t agree with everything's but still recommended and enjoyed it. One of my struggles is seeing a lot in "black and white" terms. I feel like I have to agree with everything someone says before I feel like I can support them. I know that's a bit wonky as no one is the same, but it is reassuring that its alright to support someone or recommend something even if you don't agree 100%. Shorter comment today but fantastic video! I'll have to come back to it when I'm in the mood for reading!
Thanks for the support Jim. I like Charlie as a person, lovely friendly chap, but he's too much on the woo side for my tastes - I just can't get past "using lucid dreams for healing", but if you enjoy it :)
@@LucidDreamPortal I haven't read his book yet. I'm going to read carefully. and that he doesn't spread all kinds of misinformation! hahaha I like woo side but only if it exists or possibly exists
Just ordered The Lucid dreamer, thanks for the advice. I would like to add Lucid The Tao of Dreaming. "Through simplicity, one distils meaning and truth. Life becomes lighter." It's an eye opener, and one of my most beloved books, I'm reading it daily, before I head out for work I read a page, when I go to sleep I read another one, it puts me in the right space. It has no answers, at least for me, it has only questions and as a lucid dreamer I ADORE questions :). Thanks Daniel :)
Thank you so much Rainisaurus! You've picked well, The Lucid Dreamer is that rare kind of book that explores philosophical ideas withoth being preachy or assuming their truth. Just one individual's views. Mr Godwin actually lives nearby, so I hope to get him on the channel someday. And thank you for your kind words about Lucid (and kind donation), you've hit the nail on the head regarding the purpose of that book! Stay lucid!
Thanks for this, super helpful. You mentioned "Dreams and How to Guide Them - Saint Denys" and I am truly enjoying it! I consider your book the most complete and detailed out there, and I am a big fan of Stephen LaBerge's work, but there are many you mentioned here I didn't know about!
I have yours. :^) I still need to finish it before purchasing another book on this topic, but it's nice to have a video with an expert's opinion on which books are the best on this topic.
I'm going to try to acquire all these books, Daniel. Sometimes even when authors interpret their experiences through a New Age lens, there are some useful nuggets that may be found. It's also interesting to see how different people have different perspectives. Scepticism, science and reason above all, though. 😉👍🏻
Absolutely, there's value in all viewpoints. The reason I take a hard stance against the woo side of things just comes from a sense of responsibility to make sure people learn from the more reliable sources as a first port of call, so they are informed before taking onboard the more wacky ideas. Saves a lot of disappointment and misplaced expectations :)
For anyone that hasn't, I really recommend Are You Dreaming? Not only is it a great summary of Daniel Love's opinions, it also has a section at the beginning that runs through all of the researchers that inspired Daniel's research, so you can delve further into it.
Your book is definitely on my hands and i just dive it in these days, it's just my top guide book on the subject nowadays. Also plunging deeply around into LaBerge's and Saint Denys works step by step aside, the forefathers of lucidity, meanwhile by the digital way anyway; the others you recommend, i'm so willing to get it, even so at a first sight, some of these are rare or so hard to get sent to places like my country. Nonetheless, thanks again for your amazing book and your recommendations, advice and expertise you frequently share with us. Thank you Daniel, my warmest regards.
Leaving another comment to hopefully grab the attention of Bob, the almighty algorithm who seems to be slacking. Bob, start recommending great videos like these!
Books are a great format for this kind of education. They do have flaws, of course, but having a channel to build on top of a book is great. Also i like reading a couple of pages from your second book before bed each night to give me something to think about before a night of dreaming
I read a manual and once i read a newspaper in my dream . It felt like it is real and made sense . When i woke up and thought about that it was lus random words . Like Mfkvov , dlfmgo , etc .
I have a problem where I know I’m dreaming but all I see is black or darkness. I try to wait it out for create a scenario or try to spin around and nothing works.
I must read Yours book ;) I also have Exploring which is my bible also book by Robert Waggoner and Dream Yoga from Andrew Holecek, what are Yours thoughts about those two book? Have you read them?
You're missing out if you haven't! - I'm pretty certain I've read every publication on the subject (other than the AI generated junk that's floating around at the moment). Well, to put it tactfully, there's a reason I don't include certain books in lists. I like LaBerge's book, but I don't think it deserves the excessive "bible" status a lot of people give it, it's great, but LaBerge was mostly a populariser of the subject, and is still only one person in a subject that is much bigger (and frankly, a great deal of what is in his book came from other earlier books by others, Celia Green, Paul Tholey etc. - there are actually surprisingly few original ideas in ETWOLD - MILD is the main one - but it's a nice none new-age introduction). Not wanting to sound too negative here - just offer a little balance, LaBerge is great - but the community does tend to get a little messianic about him at times.
@@LucidDreamPortal Paul Tholey and Cecilia Green are also good position, I also read once a book Lucid Dream in 30 days from Pamela but I didn't remember name, but I think they promises about getting LD in 30 days is false
Hey just became a member to see your IMP technique video! I have a question, while I think of me opening and closing my hands I also think of music at the same time for some reason kind of like an earworm, and I can’t get rid of it. Is it okay to do the IMP technique with an earworm or do you have any tips to get rid of earworms? Thanks!
Great to have you here, hope to see you in a livestream sometime! That's absolutely fine with the earworm as long as it doesn't keep you awake. You may even find that it acts as an additional reminder of your goal.
Its so funny you just posted this video and i feel so validated now, since just last month I did my own research, and bought the first two books you mentioned. I can feel good that ive bought the right stuff after this video lmao
I'm glad, you should find those two books give you everything and more than you'll find in any other modern guides, most of the books that are missing from the recommendations are just essentialy reworkings of LaBerge's book with a few spiritual concepts and reddt techniques thrown in for good measure.
I'm several months late to say this, but the links to "The Conscious Exploration of Dreaming" in the description doesn't work, because the name of one of the authors somehow got added to the end of the url.
(Also, this is a book I have yet to read, because I cannot find an e-Book anywhere, and I cannot read printbooks because I need large print and high contrast.)
Sir I know it's not the best option But would you explain how can I use auto shut off alarms for lucid dreaming What app to use And for morning naps if we aren't having a dream directly What should we do And midday naps that we aren't having dreams directly, so we can't use wild techniques and dild seems to not work What should we do Is the alarm a good thing to use Please explain
Have you read Laberge's PHD thesis on lucid dreaming? "LaBerge, S. (1980a). Lucid dreaming: An exploratory study of consciousness during sleep. (Ph.D. thesis, Stanford University, 1980), (University Microfilms No. 80-24, 691)" I found it cited on some website and found myself interested. But I don't have free access through my school and I think I had to pay $40. Didn't think I wanted to pay that at the moment but I do still remain kind of interested
Mr. Love, I have a question. I've been trying to lucid dream on and off for a long time now, and I've tried pretty hard. Dream journals, techniqes, etc. Every time I wake up at night, lucid dreaming is the first thing on my mind. At one point a while ago, I just sort of assumed that lucid dreaming was a lie since it wasn't happening, but I know it's a real thing. The closest I've come to lucid dreaming was realizing that I was in a dream when i was in a really light sleep, so much that blinking made me wake up. it's almost like it was just me imagining things behind my closed eyelids. Do you have any advice? Sorry for all the words.
Unfortunately I have. While I GREATLY respect Keith for his research proving lucid dreaming but that doesn't mean I have to think everything he does is good. I entirely don't agree with (or share) any of his new-age views. Sadly that's the case for 95% of people in this field. The same goes for LaBerge when he wanders into woo territory. I understand why people go down the woo path, or flirt with it, as the hippy dollar is very lucrative. But no, that particular book falls firmly into what I'd called absolute twaddle. But it is actually very difficult to find books on lucid dreaming that don't contain some anti-scientific woo madness. Sadly lucid dreaming is a subject absolutely infested with new-age thinking.
@@LucidDreamPortal Oh thanks for the detailed answer, i was just about to buy that book because the books in your list which i have not read are hard to get and also really expensive in my country. Can you recommend any of Robert Waggoners books?
@@eliase.1749 I can't answer that directly as that would be uncouth. But, if the books don't appear in my recommended lists, consider that a strong hint as to what my opinion is on them. In short, I don't recommend any books that contain misinformation, unproven spiritual ideas, or misrepresent science. And books left out of lists are not recommended for a reason. The only exception is "The Lucid Dreamer" (in this video) as the author is very clear they're sharing personal views.
I have a question, I’m trying to learn the mild teqnique, how ever I don’t feel as if I remeber any of my dreams to recall, I only really remeber a few minor dreams from a few years ago. Is it best to try to recall those dreams or picture a dream?
Did you read 'Learn to Lucid Dream' by Kristen LaMarca? I know you said you didn't like how she makes no revenue from it, but she said on a livestream that she doesn't mind. I just wanna know if you think it's worth reading.
I have, but I was also one of the first people they asked to write it, so I was familiar wth the exact format and content it would contain. Obviousy I turned down such a one-sided approach to publishing. To remain tactful and not to addressany one individual author or creator, I suppose the easiest way to think about things is if you don't see me recommend something that in itself is an insight into what I consider worth recommending.
For ethical reasons I don't recommend supplement as I don't have the medical training to do so, and every individual can react very different to different substances. I'd really highly recommend not taking the advice of random strangers online regarding supplements, you should always talk to a medical professional. However, when I've investigated lucid dreaming supplements, or the companies behind them, I can tell you this much: I'd certainly not put anything they'd imported from overseas labs into my body.
@@LucidDreamPortalthank you for the response I kinda expected there not to be a good reliable supplement at the moment. I guess it's just going be a lot more work on my part.
@@strikerfett6624some people experience benefits from galantamine and/or huperzine-a, but yeah, beware of potentially dubious ingredients sourced from dubious places.
In one of your lives I believe you mentioned Counting Sheep was a good book. Was that for lucid dreaming in particular or for just dreaming/sleeping in general?
For sleep in general, it's definitely a great primer for a general science based understanding of sleep and dreams. It's nothing too heavy, and should be accessible to most reading levels.
