When you are the director of your dream and you know that you are dreaming then such dreams are known as lucid dreams. In lucid dreams the dreamer is aware of each and every thing he does and he does things that he wants to do. He decides who the people in his dream are, what places in his dream are and what the ending of his dream is.

Lucid dreams allow you to be whatever you want to be in them, and share them with whoever you want, whether it is for a romantic getaway or an action packed thriller.

In regular dreams we are mere spectators and are swept away in the happenings in the dreams. However, a lucid dream means you are the actor and the director too. You can script your dream as you please. There are times people are so involved in their lucid dreams that they think that this is happening real time. There are many ways to know whether you are awake or dreaming.

If are having a lucid dream, there may be certain things that don't seem realistic or right. Details such as appearing like you are a fashion model instead of overweight, or having a talent that you don't are ambitions that are being played out in lucid dreaming where you are in control of the content.

Lucid dreams can bring your deepest desires to life. What you can't do in real life you can do it in your dream. If there is someone you fancy and they are unattainable for some reason in real life, you can be with that person in your dream. In your lucid dream that person can be completely yours and even kiss you and be with you.

When you are dreaming and you know that you are dreaming all you need to do is change it. For instance you can dream about your favorite rock star falling in love with you and getting crazy about you. You can even choreograph your dream to the extent that your rock star talks to you, touches you and makes you feel loved. The only tool you need is your limitless imagination!

Lucid dreams result because the mind is still conscious on some level, even though the body has a biological need for rest. Parts of the mind keep going whether in REM sleep or a semi-conscious lucid dream mode.

Dreaming lucid dreams needs a lot of techniques and learning. All you need is some practice, patience and a lot of imagination.

Recalling your dreams everyday is good place to start from, Make it a habit to remember all the images and details you can. Jot down your dream as soon as you wake up in a note pad placed next to your chair, bed or lounge. This enables the memories to be recorded while they are still fresh. Initially it may take some effort in remembering all the miniscule details but with time and practice your memory will sharpen and the dreams will start repeating themselves. Make it a point to record all your dreams and soon you will have a ready reckoner to refer.

Famous authors have used lucid dreaming to gather ideas for their next book or movie. Creating scenes, characters and the final ending is a large part in lucid dreams. Lucid dreaming is a way to get to know your minds inner thoughts and wishes because you are aware enough to pay attention.

The dream will occur several times usually, so you will have the opportunity to recall more at a later time. If you awake a couple of hours early and lay in bed dozing, the lucid dream may start up again where you left off. You may predetermine that you will try to change how it goes without even knowing it.

When you awake ahead of your normal time is the prime time for lucid dreams, since you are not in a deep sleep, but in a semi-sleep state. While it might seem like you are awake and cognizant, you might be having a lucid dream.

As your expertise increases in the field you will find it's quite easy. There are shortcuts to help you. One of them is self hypnosis which is a great way to help you to remember your dream to the last minute detail.

The latest invention in sound technology is known as the binaural beats which are special frequencies. These can work at increasing the coordination between the two hemispheres and cause your brainwaves to match the frequency required for lucid dreaming. This is a great shortcut to enter the state of lucid dreams.