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Lucid Dreaming
A state of consciousness where a person is aware they are dreaming and can sometimes control the dream's narrative.
Examples:
- In lucid dreaming, I realized I was in a dream because I could fly.
- Many people practice techniques to induce lucid dreaming for a more vivid experience.
Hypnagogia
The transitional state between wakefulness and sleep, characterized by vivid sensory phenomena and hallucinations.
Examples:
- During hypnagogia, I saw shapes and felt as if I were falling, blurring the line between reality and sleep.
- Hypnagogic experiences can sometimes lead to true insights about the subconscious mind.
Waking Dream
A state that feels dream-like while being awake, often involving vivid imagery or feelings that blur reality.
Examples:
- My waking dream left me wondering if I was truly awake when I received the strange news.
- She described her waking dream as a moment of clarity that felt surreal.