Exploring the mysteries of the mind is the focus of the documentary Lucid Dreamers. Following devout Buddhist and teacher Charlie Morley, this film explores our ability to remain conscious in our deepest states of sleep, and how this practice has enormous benefits that we can then bring into our waking hours Life.
The film focuses on Morley teaching the discipline of lucid dreaming during an intimate four-day retreat, complemented by a series of testimonies from other pioneers of the practice.
Lucid dreaming originated in the Buddhist tradition more than a thousand years ago. She believes that tapping into your deepest subconscious—in fact, maintaining full self-awareness while dreaming—can remove anxiety and stress from our lives, instilling a sense of oneness with those around us and those around us, Unlocking our most progressive potential and cultivating greater mind-body harmony.
Nightmares in particular may offer the most ideal opportunities for growth and enlightenment. Only when we face our fears and fears with clarity and purpose can we empower ourselves to overcome them. As detailed in the film, this is illustrated by one of the proponents of the practice known as shadow integration, based on concepts from philosopher and psychotherapist Carl Jung.
Morley proves to be a convincing and passionate advocate for both dedicated practitioners and beginners who are skeptical of its effectiveness. He tells us that we spend a third of our lives sleeping. The average lifespan is thirty years. Why spend so much time in oblivion? He lays out the steps to mastering the subject in a practical, accessible manner.
The power of thought, the depth of imagination, and the potential it contains is simply amazing, yet it remains largely untapped by humans. Lucid Dreamer gives us hope that we not only have the ability to make personal breakthroughs through our subconscious, but also contribute to the next evolution of our species.
