How Lucid Dreaming Can Make Us More Creative
Bonnie Buckner Ph.D.
Key points
- Lucid dreaming can be a space for creative problem-solving.
- A recent study shows haiku poems written in lucid state are more creative than in waking.
- The effects of lucid dreaming imply that becoming more present in waking life can also enhance creativity.
Have you ever written a song in a dream? Paul McCartney did, or at least he woke up with the melody for "Yesterday" playing in his mind (Barret, 2001).
Dreams have long been associated with creativity. From novels to art,...