Lucid Dream Figures: how conscious are they?

How conscious are lucid dream figures and what can they teach us? Dr Clare Johnson, the first person in the world to do a PhD on lucid dreaming as a creative tool, and author of the acclaimed lucidity guide, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming, shares some of her most surprising encounters with lucid dream figures and asks how we can interact with them to help us with creativity and personal development.

Dr Clare Johnson leads Transformative Lucidity online groups, retreats, and Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreats in stunning locations. She offers private mentoring in dream therapy and creates personalised lucidity programmes for clients. www.deepluciddreaming.com

Dr Johnson has been a prolific lucid dreamer for over 40 years and her books include The Art of Lucid Dreaming, The Art of Transforming Nightmares, Dream Therapy (Mindful Dreaming is the US title) and two lucid dream-inspired novels, Breathing in Colour, and Dreamrunner (as Clare Jay). Her DeepLucidDreaming.com website explores the many ways of waking up in dreams for a happier, more creative life, and has a free ebook on how to get and stay lucid.