TEDxSanDiego 2011 - Charlie Morley - Lucid Dreaming, Embracing Nightmares
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2012
- Charlie Morley is a Lucid Dreaming teacher and practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism specializing in the use of both Western scientific and Tibetan Buddhist dream practices with the aims of bringing mindful awareness into all stages of dream, sleep and waking life. He is the co-creator of a new holistic approach to conscious sleeping and lucid dreaming called "Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep". This new approach includes practices which aim to help us sleep better, dream more lucidly and wake up with more awareness, clarity and joy!
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In my recent lucid dream i was being chased by a group of cannibals. I came to realize that the only way i would survive is if i talked to them as if they were a "normal" human. I approached them after being chased for what seemed like an hour. and i said to the leader of the cannibals "I respect you." The rest of the dream i walked around with them and asked them why they did what they did. I woke up feeling proud of my self and felt physically and mentally lighter. Thanks for sharing Charlie!
I listened to this talk and then got my husband to listen to it. Even when not Lucid Dreaming, embracing one's shadows is the way to dissolve emotional charge. Thank you!
"Lucid dreaming can lead to lucid living." Love it!
"Until we get lucid collectively, we will never be whole" - nicely said!
Glad it resonated with you James! :-)
@@CharlieMorley awesome, I'm just beginning to recall my dreams as suggested by Jim Kwik
For me, the nightmarish elements of my dreams caused me to realize I was dreaming ultimately leading me to a lucid dream experience after confronting that fear. There are no amusement parks on this planet that can rival the experience of a lucid dream. I can fly or do anything I want through these dreams...that is an amazing feeling.
I'm reading your book 'Lucid Dreaming', and followed your advice there to check out this talk. Glad I did! You're a great showman. It's like Jack Dawkins, the Artful Dodger from 'Oliver Twist', grew up and got enlightenment! It's going to be great, now, reading the rest of the book in your voice. Dream on!
aha ha ha! Thanks man! :-) x
I was once tolt that I should embrace my fears, never thought I was supposed to take that literally though
I've had lucid dreams from childhood and I'm still so terrified to this day.
Thank you for this video.
This is THE best Ted talk I've ever heard. Its so amazing what we can do!
So glad you enjoyed it man! :-)
congrats charlie, you impressed a human who likes to represent himself with a bathroom selfie.
@@freelectron2029 LOL! :)
Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "lucid dream causes" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Siyaarter Unimaginable Superiority - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a good one off guide for discovering how to improve your lucid dreaming results without the headache. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my m8 got excellent results with it.
I have hypnogogic hallucinations. There is no way anyone should lucid dream. This is irresponsible. It is not cool to not be able to know what is real.
To become more awakened while venturing further into the dream states, life can seem so strangely paradoxical at times as we navigate thru the maze of our consciousness. . . Beautiful lucid presentation. . . Thanks Charlie. . .
Great talk! I'm a lucid dreamer watching videos/ surfing the net to help inspire my lucidity... keep up the good work!
Reoccurring nightmares from a young age gave me the ability to become consciously aware while i dream. Travelling to another dimension of reality is only truly comprehensible once you've experienced it. I've lost count of how many times i've been confronted by a black figure, which coincidentally i also describe to everyone as "the shadow"! It's feels like hearing myself explain what it's like to come face to face with terror, for years i have fought against it, but i've never had the courage to embrace it... After hearing another person say something so similar to my own experiences it's clear there is a mysterious power to be unlocked. Seems like i have some shadows to bear hug
I hope you can give your shadow a hug soon man! :-)
Dec Kirk Hey same last name and lucid dreaming interest
What a true inspiration Charlie is - a true master of his art with real passion! Thanks Charlie!
Brilliant! There are so much potential in Lucid Dreaming that a Lifetime is not long enough to integrate half of it but enough to make us whole again... This is TRUE Healing.
With Much Gratitude and Appreciation for the Work you do. Thank YOU!!!
thank you :-)
Omg I love this talk! I record my dreams every night, and my shadow consistently shows up and I notice I treat it the same way I do with shadow people in real life - I throw them out or rebuke/make fun of them. I knew I need to integrate it but HOW, I wondered. I love what you did! Give it a hug. It's a clue for me, thanks!
Thanks for the love! Yes exactly, hug your shadows in life and dreams :-)
BhavZ
I am so impressed with the delivery of this Ted talk. Wow! Thank you!!!
I had some occasions when I could realize that I was dreaming, but as soon as I realized that in dream, I would get so startled that my heart raced faster and I would wake up instantly (grimace) I could never get past this point.
yeah thats pretty common I'm afraid BUT each time you will be able to sty in there longer! :)
Fantastic talk, Charlie. You are a person whose energy and enthusiasm for life is infectious and inspires me to learn more about lucid dreaming and Buddhism. I do hope you make more videos for youtube!
Currently reading your book on Lucid Dreaming - amazing work! I have always been able to recall my dreams partially, most of the days, but now I have started writing them in a diary to train my mind to remember them. Last night I dreamt that I was dreaming and I had a lucid dream, within that dream.. strange! Anyways, thank you so much for what you're sharing with the world! Bless you!
+Lily Uzunova thank you! Keep dreaming! x
Thank you, that was very inspirational. Ever since i first heard about lucid dreaming i've always wanted to try it, but my fear of nightmares has always kept me from trying it. I'll start keeping a dream diary, get into the techniques and attempt lucid dreaming for the first time as soon as i'm ready.
I actually had a lucid dream the same night i saw this, which was yesterday. Thank you!
Amazing TED talk, Charlie Morley you inspire!
thank you!
I'm gonna hug my nightmare tonight. Thanks!
Jazlyn Bell enjoy the hug!
Amazing talk. This might be my new favorite Tedtalk.
Great job Charlie. Thank you. All love
Sounds great! Conscious dreaming can be one of the most amazing experiences that we get the chance to do as long as we practice and are diligent on keeping a dream journal and being more aware of ourselves throughout the day. Happy dreams to you!
Lucid speaking Charlie! Well done! Thank you for the global message re our collective shadow Love and Hugs X
Great talk, Charlie!! Well done!!! 🤗
Great talk very inspiring, seems to make a lot of sense to embrace our shadow with love and compassion rather than fight it. I started keeping a dream journal and practicing lucid dreaming techniques about 2 months ago and have been fascinated with it so far...
tnx charly!!! i stopped because of the shadow,and the feer of angering my subconscious which i thought was trying to tell my not to lucid... your ted talk makes way more sanse
the reality of the shadows combined with false awakenings, night terrors, and dealing with dual realties scared me away from lucid dreaming, this talk was a push in the right direction for me, thanks
I'm so glad :-)
A lot of people say they're scared of being lucid in a nightmare or something but I used to realize I was dreaming during nightmares and make it stop. I'd be like this isn't real, I'd rather this to happen and the dream would change. Don't be afraid, just take control
Charlie! I must say you are definitely one gifted human being! I am currently reading your book, Dreams of Awakening, and stumbled across this video on your website. You are very inspirational and have a young vibrant energy about you! Since I've been reading your book I feel myself getting closer to becoming lucid more than ever before! Keep up the fantastic work and I'm looking forward to read your lucid dreaming beginners guide tool!
Come out to NYC, I'll love to shake your hand!!
Glad your enjoying the book! I will be in NYC at the Open Centre in the fall :-)
Yes there is a whole section on how to embrace the shadow in a lucid dream! You will love the book i think :-)
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Really keen on learning how to do this, but as a person who only ever usually remembers dreams that are nightmares I'm worried about experiencing something horrific. But Damn this is so awesome. Charlie's such an amazing, cool and intelligent guy. Currently reading his book as I dive deeper into this subject
Thanks so much :-) I hope you enjoy the book!
This man just give me a reason
to lucid dream
Thank you both for your comments. Its only through debate of this subject that we will learn to explore its true depths so thank you both for your opinions :-) x
great work! truly bringing the light to the shadows.
Wicked talk Charlie, been looking forward to seeing this, you did a great job :) x
I think I've had a handful of lucid dreams in my entire life and they have always been with me in memory. I never forget them. Now I want to do this on my own and not wait for one to come.
Great stuff! Check out my book Dreams of Awakening if you want to learn how :-)
Awesome! Will do!
Don't buy a book, there is plenty of valid advice freely available on the web :) good luck on your travels
Michael King Could you share some website/videos etc that u think would be beneficial? Thanks :)
Great speech. Funny enough I also have a story about hugging a dog in a lucid dream (my third video). I agree with you: when we are fully lucid, the dream environment feels identical to reality. Cheers!
I've had a few crazy experiences with this. Probably one of the more popular topics on my channel. People are waking up to this! Great video!
Thanks man! :-)
And a simple thank YOU from me!
Thank you for this talk! It gives me hope that I can face my dream shadows.
I've been too afraid to try, but now I'm feeling like now is the time.
Yes Hannah, go for it! :-)
Yes that's a great tip, meditating in the lucid dream is one of the most beneficial things you can do in that state.
This is very interesting, fascinates me completely. I am looking forward to seeing your answers to my interview questions on my blog Charlie. And I am really enjoying your book.
Hi Charlie. Really enjoyed the talk. I'm from scotland myself, have visited kagyu a couple of times, met with lama yeshe not long ago and i have the most amazing lucid dreams. I had my longest one the other night which i can only assume went on for at least 2 or 3 hours.. I am currently reading one of your books and you had suggested meditating whilst lucid. I tried this and whatever happened was insane as the visuals i recieved were stunning and made me question alot about where we recieve our thoughts from and the process behind them. Youre book is easy to read and the techniques are excellent. You really are a master and i hope to join you in the lucid world somenight. Sweet dreams and keep up the good work!
Ali Parry Not sure about the master bit but thanks for the love Ali! Keep up the great work! :-)
great job charlie … you're a great and lucid presenter … an idea flashed in my mind towards the end … something along the line of lots of people coming together for 'a big dream' … perhaps you already have something like that in mind … keep on keeping on x
Sounds like a great idea man! :-)
Great speech brother keep up the good work!
Yes Chris, i agree, lucid dreams can be remembered as well as our waking dream!
After reading Carlos Costaneda over twenty years ago, I had a couple of lucid dreams. In one I started to fly, but then everyone in the dream gained the ability to fly, and I soon forgot I was dreaming and I lost the lucidity. I just bought your book, Mr. Morely, I'm hoping for the best, especially since now I see the value of spiritual betterment during dreams, as per Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
hope you're enjoying the book! x
Yes, I read it at night for inspiration, but after more than a couple of months, still no lucidity. Actually a lot of my dreams are like watching movies, where I'm not even a character in my own dream! Frustrating.
Charlie, I am currently reading your book Lucid dreaming and I love it! I am also going to your workshop in Prague at the end of March, since I live here. I am so excited! Have been lucid dreaming spontaneously as a kid and want to "see beyond the well" even more :). Thanks so much for being such an inspiration. Lucid dreaming rocks! Cheers, Rosa
I look forward to meeting you Rosa! :-)
6:55 …the opportunity to engage psychological concepts immediately in a seemingly physicalized from… That's WHY lucid dreaming is important for all of us. Great talk!!
Yes, exactly! :-)
Loved your story of embracing the monster! Could it be more clear?
Thanks man :-)
Very Inspiring talk. Thank you!
thanks Pablo!
Great talk Charlie!
I have only had maybe 3-4 lucid dream experiences in my entire life without "trying" to get to that state. It has always been an amazingly euphoric experience for me which involved things like flying and love making. I can only imagine the demons that I have buried deep inside my subconscious...
So glad that you enjoyed the talk! :) x
the most i can lucid dream, is when something life threatening happens in the dream I often suddenly realize 'its okay, im dreaming, i can get out of this' and ill manifest my way into a new scenario. often in my dreams im aware that all i have to do is believe it and it will happen. had a really cool flying dream before but i noticed if i started to doubt myself i would lose air rapidly!
2021 best lucid dreaming speech ever 🙌🏾💯
thank you! xx
When Charlie explained how when the three headed monster shrunk and he was hugging himself, I had chills for days. I've always been interested in lucid dreaming but time put it into action! Meditation session tonight! WaveAnyWay!
Glad that it had that impact on you :-) x
Yes, absolutely! Happy dreaming! x
It is such a simple concept: To tell yourself that accepting the light and the darkness of yourself shouldn't be feared, but embraced. If everyone did, how the world would change drastically. You are a great speaker. Short, but sweet. I really enjoyed. I hope there is more from you.
So glad you enjoyed the vid! Yes i have loads more videos on my youtube channel :-) xx
Charlie Morley Charlie! I just bought your book, it'll get to my place by february 15 or so. I also bought your tapes and had the most fun dreaming lastnight. I really think I'll get to lucid dream! thank you very much. Cant wait to read your book.
Great to hear man! Thanks for the support! :-)
i've went to different planets and saw things I couldn't ever have imagined. Once you give yourself to your dream maybe you will be able to reach farther. Good luck and sweet dreams!
Great speaker!
I'm currently taking your courses on lucid dreaming. I want to say thank you very much :)
+정세휘 hope you enjoy the course! :)
Brilliant Charlie!
thanks! x
Such an amazing and captivating speaker!! Thank you for the encouragement, Charlie Morley - I've always wanted to get into Lucid Dreaming! :)
Sychedelectable That's great to hear! :-) x
:D Cheers!
Just read his book lucid dreaming (very easy read) and will be attending his (donation) workshop at Buddhist centre on 7th Oct 2017 in Bermondsey London. On this TedTalk There was no intro and he could perhaps slow down his speech tempo a little to connect more with audience but he's well prepared and concise compared to other speakers. Lucid dreaming goes way beyond what has been covered at this intro of course ie Tibetan bon tradition and preparation for bardo upon one's death. Love a lucid dream but so far it seems to only come when it wants. Hypnogogic state seems a good entry point and acupuncture definitely has given me some guidance along the way.
Thanks Niamh :-) No time for intros when you've got 9.30 mins max I'm afraid! xx
Charlie Morley good point. 😊
Great experience in Girona, see you next year. BIG, Charlie!
thanks man!
Incredible info
charlie thank you for that info. i did just what you said and found myself feeling even more then just heeling. what i went through i want to feel more of. and thanks again
So glad!
thanks to you i found other ways to make me aware of when i am dreaming. like when i know i am about to have a nightmare again i dont have them anymore but thats when i become aware and go about trying to stay lucid and yea still working on that part.
you must get excited when you realize that you are lucid dreaming. If it were my dream, I would try to meditate and slow your heart rate down. It can be extremely exciting when you first start lucid dreaming. I started shouting out questions and let the dream direct me, it helped me with controlling how excited I get and I got to experience so many amazing journeys once i relinquished the need to control what I do and just pay more attention to my surroundings and let go. Good luck!
Great dream and great response to the shadow aspects! :) x
I've literally just taught about nightmares this evening as part of my online course! One of the points i was making was how great nightmares can be for lucid dreams and often people with nightmares make the best LDer's :-)
Thanks for the support!
OMG, this is just soooooooo fascinating!
glad you enjoyed it!
glad you enjoyed it!
Hey great introduction, a friend pointed me in your direction this morning, will be looking out for workshops. I've been lucid dreaming since i was young, my teenage son also lucid dreams, I would like to work more consciously with dreaming (hehe!) as a whole.
Great stuff! Go forward fearlessly! :-) x
Yeah! great talk - I am inspired to last more than two days on my dream diary now... :)
Beautiful
Tantalising stuff, Charlie! I've been meaning to join you at a London retreat sometime - can't August or September, but hopefully in autumn. Perhaps I'll start a dream diary in the meantime!
Thanks so much for the support! :-) x
Hey great talk Charley, love your lively presentation. Let's spread the Lucid Dreaming and OBE vibes to all we encounter :-)
This is brilliant! am
I have been a lucid dreamer since I was 12 years old and the black shadow has terribly terrified me for years to the point where I get sleep paralysis.
I recently have been diagnosed with narcolepsy at 21, I pretty much dream my whole night away my rem cycle starts 1min after I fall asleep . I am going to try the technique tonight, hopefully it works and can finally bring me peace.
Great stuff man, hope to see you soon! :)
Thanks so much dude...
i cried a little
Glad you liked it man! :-)
Would be a while explaining my story but I kept dying in my dreams after I think I explored to deep into my mind once but I stopped after a while when I kept dying in my dreams (which happens till this day) but soon I’m soon goin to train to go back to that state of consciousness and try to fix it ! Wish me luck 😕(; .
man if Sogyal was your teacher i know you are very worth watching, i have to thank you, your one of the first people i ever really heard talk about life as a dream, and it has changed my whole life perspective, i actually just got done writing a 44 page book about the concept, maybe i can get your email sometime and get your opinion :)
Sounds sick man, i'll check it out!
Got your book on Lucid Dreaming and I am loving it. It's so interesting and easy to read - and very helpful! Thank you for writing it!
PS: Lucid dreaming practice is very fun, even though I haven't achieved it yet after two weeks of trying. Last night I dreamt about talking to my friends about lucid dreaming, so I must be close. :D
+zada4a Great! Yes dreaming about LDing is so close to lucidity!
Glad you found it useful! :)
This spoke LOUDLY, can't seem to stop having the same nightmare over and and over... yes it's so lucid it's hard to tell if it's fake. The emotions are SO INTENSE im lost in it while dreaming. I do not notice that I'm dreaming but rather that I'm frustrated that I know to display the challenge but get lost in emotion before I can even try to rationalize. So it happens again and again. Maybe I'll meditate and try getting more control in this reality so I can do so in dream...any suggestions please?..any.....!
im gonna check these out! :)
I stopped trying to Lucid dream, threw out my dream journals.
Something dark, very dark scared me out of my lucid dream into sleep paralysis where it continued to terrorize me. I never really saw it while I was frozen...... but I could sense a horrifying form of abyss.
Never tried since... and don't plan on it.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot Ryan! :)
I was reading a forum post on one of the lucid dreams websites written by a girl who'd followed the exact opposite course that you did. She waged war against her nightmarish dream characters in a lengthy series of scary lucid dreams. When they increased in strength she increased her armies. This escalation reached unmanageable size and eventually she was trapped, incarcerated and tortured. Your method would have saved her much suffering.
Did I say that you're my new favorite person? You're my new favorite person. Great talk, buddy, well organized, you hit every point in exactly the right way at exactly the right time.
Ah thanks man! :-)
May I ask you an Astrology question? Are you an Aries, Virgo, or Scorpio?
If you don't subscribe to astrology, you don't have to answer.
No man, I'm a double Leo!
Charlie Morley Ha! Dope.
Glad you like the talk Charlie! :-)