Lucid Dreams vs. OBEs

Based on the book Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda

Lucid Dreaming - Gateway to the inner Self by Robert Waggoner.

Robert Waggoner mentions six clear distinctions between Lucid Dreams and OBEs.

Those experiencing OBEs normally recognise their state from the start; they report unique vibratory and energy sensations preceding their experiences; they seem to accept and not change their environment; they seem to recall easily the details of their experience; and OBE reports contain more reference to "returning to the body."

Lucid dreamers, by contrast, report that lucid dreams normally occur late at night and within a dream; lucid dreamers note a distinct change in awareness from non-lucid awareness; they rarely report any unique sounds or sensations preceding their lucid dreams; they frequently change the environment; long lucid dreams seem relatively more difficult to recall in exact detail; and, finally, most lucid dreamers report that they decide to "wake up" or realise that the dream has ended.

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