4.9 : 明晰夢

Lucid dreaming occurs when an individual becomes aware that they are dreaming.

This awareness allows the individual to choose how to interact with the dream landscape, often leading to more positive outcomes, especially in nightmares.

For example, an individual dreaming of a dark forest could transform their dream scenario into a sunny beach upon realizing they are dreaming.

Common signs of lucidity include becoming aware of unrealistic elements within a dream, such as a talking animal.

Research indicates that during lucid dreams, specific brain regions linked to the prefrontal cortex — a part of the brain associated with functions like self-awareness and thinking, show increased activity.

Additionally, studies suggest that lucid dreaming represents a mixed state of consciousness, incorporating elements of wakefulness and REM sleep.

Lucid dreaming continues to be a significant area of interest for both psychological and neuroscientific research, exploring the potential of conscious dream control.