Lucid Dreaming, Discipline, and the Mystery of Consciousness

In this video I talk about exactly what it means to live a disciplined life and how this principle relates to lucid dreaming. I also touch on consciousness, its intrinsically mysterious nature, and how, ultimately, if we wish to live a truly lucid life, we must remain humble in the face of how little we know.

Intro: 0:34
Freedom is Not What You Think it is: 2:35
An Endless Wandering of the Unconscious Mind: 7:30
The Future as an Equal to the Present: 11:13
After the Fire, All That Remains is True: 18:40
The Temple Entrance: 22:39
Unravelling the Mystery of Consciousness: 30:46
Embracing True Open-Mindedness: 36:30
Outro: 45:31
Credits: 46:51

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[CrystalRainDrop]

This is really well done and insightful. I was so out of control and struggled a lot until a few years ago. I had tried so many therapists and been sent to a wilderness program but nothing helped. I was using substances and self harm to cope. Finally, I found a good Dialectical Behavior Therapy group and learned tangible skills in interpersonal, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation that helped me start to find a life worth living. I did things so willfully and mindlessly before. I know see that pain is inevitable and suffering is optional and that I can’t control others or what happens, only myself. I still struggle sometimes but I know how to cope effectively and base my goals on values. I have found that taking mindfulness into my dreams enables me to have long lucid dreams and stay in them with no issue. It does translate.

[JeffRandle]

I'm excited to watch this like always, you are do doubt a legend bro, and my own practice would not be so well rounded without you! Love ❤️, hit you up after video I'm diving into it now.

[BeyondLucidDreaming]

Glad to see your strong return continues, Reece! Definitely enjoyed hearing your thoughts and agreed with a lot of it. Discipline has never been a strong suit of mine, with most things. The things I remain disciplined with are largely a mystery to me, as to why they remain. Lucid dreaming, writing, learning German. Why these things when I struggle with consistency in every other facet of life? There is no bed on time, or work on time, for me, no holiday or special occasion that I will reliably remember. Yet, a lucid dreamer of 10 years, finishing their fist book, teaching themselves a second language, by all accounts, sounds like discipline. I can't account for it. Though, I have finally started to build a solid meditation practice, as of this month, having missed only 2 days, while adding 5 minutes every week. I have been forcing myself to read more, a minimum of 10 pages a night, though now I have added a second book to rotation making it more like 20 pages. The discipline is wonderful in the areas that I can be disciplined, and does feel free. For whatever reason, though, I find it impossible to let it permeate my whole life.

[Luciddreamyoga]

To step off life’s treadmill 👏🏻👏🏻 I have been noting how frequent my lucid dreams have been just in the past year since I’ve been more aware in my daily life. Loving this video ☺️

[yenaah]

Ive been following you since you started your youtube. last night I felt like I really needed your perspective on life. How far you have come!!!! This almost made me cry. blessings to you

[JeffRandle]

I love your pov of being on the fence bro. You are no doubt High Consciousness. Loved this ❤️ looking forward to next video.

[Luciddreamyoga]

Wow really amazing video Reece. Enjoy this fleeting moment, the spark in the dark ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 look forward to more videos 😍

[Luciddreamyoga]

16:21 a future version of you waiting, hoping you care ❤️❤️❤️😭🥰

[Catkaiju]

I am one of the viewers from your very beginnings. I stopped a long while, and now I am back! So excited to have found your guidance again. You are the OG! You brought me to the mysteries of consciousness and lucidity when i was young. So here I am reawakening it with you again, in our respective maturity. Freedom IS responsibility. I found this too. Time to get in the driving seat!

[LucidPowerMind]

Firstly I must say thank you for the great video Reece.

Very interesting and profound points you talk about. The chapter 3 hit me right in the heart! So much resemblance to the old me aswell, its like you spoke about my own self past.

All in all this is one of the most interesting video I’ve watched for a long time. Every chapter had its own meaning and the further I got into the video I just wanted more.

Definately going to watch this again.

Thank you for being so inspiring and motivating. Also I would like to send my appreciation for telling all of us your story.

Best regards, Lucid Power Mind.

[bohemianlamb]

I love the editing. You’ve been a huge inspiration in my life, I would like to expand the world of Lucid Dreaming now that we have so many new minds interested in what’s going on. Much love and safe travels on your journey. Just, thank you for sharing and for who you are!

[crystalheartportal]

This is brillant. I could not sleep last night, I alway wake wise up at 3am, and video popped up on my you tube feed, and I was very deeply entranced by the message. I am recovering drug addict myself, almost two and a half years clean, and this resonated with me on so many levels. so thank you very much this is the core truth that many people need to hear. .very illuminating and very moving .

[nicksyoutubeaccount]

Amazing. Ties into so many things I've been cultivating as well. Lucid dreaming, keto, fasting, nofap, discipline leading to freedom, cold showers, quitting drugs. I started having spontaneous lucid dreams nearly daily after I had been doing aforementioned things consistently and had been practicing semen retention for more than a month. Other things that have helped me are journal writing, daily meditation and regular exercise. I recommend getting rid of the caffeine too though, if you're still using that. It negatively affects the quality of sleep and health in general.

[QualityFirstHomeImprovement]

Amazing video presentation! The music, videos/photos, and voiceover are great! :)

[BioNic]

Wow! This is one of the most inspiring videos I've seen so far! Your message deeply moved me and could be the seed for my own personal growth. Thanks for your honest, raw and unfiltered insights, ornamented with this extraordinary beautiful footage!

[TNTRaven]

Video is great so far; thanks for the effort man it’s really eye opening.

[tomgrant]

Love your work man, been a long time fan and will be for a long time too.

[andres]

This is crazy! It reflects so much the thoughts and feelings I am having right now. I just found this video at the right time!

[jennifferclaroscura]

What a journey, very well done. I love the chapters concept, V was oof!

[mcfirce]

Hey Reece, I’ve been a big fan since the early days and as I have recently (around the same time as your last video) rediscovered my interest in lucid dreaming I find this content extremely valuable. Thanks!