August Dream Summary

How is it already September? What a time void this week, month, year has been. As always, a new month means it's time to reflect on some stats!⁠ August! Another busy month filled with stress and obligations. Another month with less attention on my dream practice. And always, that's perfectly okay. Here's how August went for me:

Dream Stats

• Total Dreams: 96
• Lucid Dreams: 10 (11%)
• Regular Dreams: 86 (89%)
• Nights with Recall: 28/31 (90%)
• Nights with any Lucidity: 5/31 (16%)

• Average Recall Per Night: 03
• Highest Dreams in One Night: 13 (Galantamine!)
• Average Sleep Duration: 8h:44m
• 2020 Average Dreams Per Month: 85
• 2020 Average Lucid Dreams Per Month: 11

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All-Time Total

2,335

As of August 31, 2020
Since June 7, 2018

August Total

96

July - 81
June - 81

August Regular

86

July - 72
June - 74

August Lucid

10

July - 09
June - 07

August Dreams

July Dream Summary

It's August first, and that means it's time for dreaming stats! My favorite part of the month. As we roll into August, I'm easing into a new flow with the world these days. I'm getting used to the "routine," staying safe, and prioritizing sleep. Now, let's look back on July. What a month! Lots of obligations took center stage with less attention on my dream practice. These kinds of ebbs and flows are a natural part of life and the lucid/dreaming journey. Power through, it's natural. So with that in mind, here's how July went for me:

Dream Stats

• Total Dreams: 81
• Lucid Dreams: 09 (11%)
• Regular Dreams: 72 (89%)
• Nights with Recall: 30/31 (97%)
• Nights with any Lucidity: 5/31 (16%)

• Average Recall Per Night: 03
• Highest Dreams in One Night: 08
• Average Sleep Duration: 8h:56m
• 2020 Average Dreams Per Month: 84
• 2020 Average Lucid Dreams Per Month: 11

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All-Time Total

2,239

As of July 31, 2020
Since June 7, 2018

July Total

81

June - 81
May - 103

July Regular

72

June - 74
May - 86

July Lucid

09

June - 07
May - 17

July Dreams

June Dream Summary

Here we are, another month in 2020 sealed in the record books. We're half-way through the year! While the whirlwind of this crazy time period continues, I'm as busy as ever with exciting sleep and dream projects that I'm eager to share soon.

I am also thrilled to say that my massive data-tracking dream spreadsheet turned two years old on June 7th! That's huge! I've learned so much from my trends and patterns with this rigorous focus on measurement. Using a spreadsheet approach has turbo-boosted my consistent success and is my ideal companion to the daily practices that make sleep health and lucid dreaming a habit.

And yes, the data in incredible, but it's really about the intensely positive and meaningful changes to the way I approach everyday life that has been the most profound evolution of the last two years. After all, the main goal in having a dream practice is to live brighter and make a positive impact on yourself and on others. I'm so proud of how far I've come.

Quick Stats

• Total Dreams: 81
• Lucid Dreams: 07 (09%)
• Regular Dreams: 74 (91%)
• Nights with Recall: 29 (97%)
• Nights with any Lucidity: 03 (10%)

• Average Recall Per Night: 03
• Highest Dreams in One Night: 07
• Average Sleep Duration: 8h:41m
• 2020 Average Dreams Per Month: 89
• 2020 Average Lucid Dreams Per Month: 15

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All-Time Total

2,158

As of June 30, 2020
Since June 7, 2018

June Total

81

May - 103
April - 94

June Regular

74

May - 86
April - 78

June Lucid

07

May - 17 (17%)
April - 16 (17%)

June Dreams

May Dream Summary

Another month in this crazy year we're living. In the beginning of May, I celebrated my birthday and my 2,000th dream! At the end May, much of the world is experiencing some chaos, so it seems. Not much more to stay right now other than that I’m wishing you healing and hope in June. ✨

Quick Stats

• Total Dreams: 103
• Lucid Dreams: 17 (17%)
• Regular Dreams: 86 (83%)
• Nights with Recall: 30 (97%)
• Nights with any Lucidity: 11 (35%)

• Average Recall Per Night: 03
• Highest Dreams in One Night: 07
• Average Sleep Duration: 8h:55m
• 2020 Average Dreams Per Month: 85
• 2020 Average Lucid Dreams Per Month: 12

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2,077

All-Time Total
As of May 31, 2020
Since June 7, 2018

103

May Total
April - 94
March - 82

86

May Regular
April - 78
March - 69

17

May Lucid (17%)
April - 16 (17%)
March - 13 (16%)

May Dreams

April Dream Summary

April, of course, marked another 30 days of shelter in place with plenty of opportunities to look inward, to practice mindfulness, and to get great sleep. Yet that hasn't always happened! I've been getting into the pandemic habits of mindless scrolling, social media junking, and going to bed later and later.⁠.. AND THAT'S OK.⁠

Onward! I'm totally cool with whatever I feel like - I'm on some days and off others. Yet, one thing that will always be true: I'm over here recording dreams and stats each and every night. Happy May! ✨⁠

Quick Stats:

• Total Dreams: 94⁠
• Lucid Dreams: 16 (17%)⁠
• Regular Dreams: 78 (83%)⁠
• Nights with Recall: 30 (100%)⁠
• Nights with Any Lucidity: 07 (23%)⁠

• Average Recall Per Night: 03
• Highest Dreams in One Night: 07⁠
• Average Sleep Duration: 8:29⁠
• 2020 Average Dreams Per Month: 80⁠
• 2020 Average Lucid Dreams Per Month: 11⁠

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1,974

All-Time Total
As of April 30, 2020
Since June 7, 2018

94

April Total
March - 82
February - 55

78

April Regular
March - 69
February - 50

16

April Lucid (17%)
March - 13 (16%)
February - 5 (9%)

April Dreams

March Dream Summary

Honestly, I would have guessed my lucid dream count would have been higher this month considering March was like 50 years long. I had two coronavirus dreams: One where the virus was a literal purple bug that I helped squash in my bathroom to save the world, and another one where people were building backyard hospitals for COVID-19 visits. Like Tiger King but for coronavirus. 🦠

But anyway, here's what bonkers March looked like for me in terms of dreams. Generally lower overall because I haven't been sleeping as well along with the rest of the planet. But yet still, onward. Happy April! ✨

Quick Stats

• Total Dreams: 82

• Lucid Dreams: 13 (16%)

• Regular Dreams: 69 (84%)

• Nights with Recall: 23 (74%)

• Nights with any Lucidity: 6 (19%)

• Average recall per night: 3
  

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1,880

All-Time Total
As of March 31, 2020
Since June 7, 2018

82

March Total
February - 55
January - 89

69

March Regular
February - 50
January - 78

13

March Lucid (16%)
February - 5 (9%)
January - 12 (18%)

March Dreams

February Dream Summary

Well, damn. What kind of crazy year is this?! I'm super late with sharing monthly dream stats (and other posts!) as I've been... we've all been... distracted. But let's get back into it!⁠ Most of my February was dictated by incredible travels to Antarctica. I absolutely loved it! (you can check out @aquinnm for photos). And then when I got home in March, it was dictated by... well, you know.⁠
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So... dreaming out in the world, on a ship, with a busy schedule, was certainly different. Naturally, I experienced much lower dream recall (lots of long flights and early mornings), and therefore less lucidity. As expected!⁠ But all the usual suspects still came into play: some recurring themes, many Antarctic-specific dreams, low level lucid dreams, and a bunch in between. Luckily, I had very few work-related dreams while away - a lovely indication of letting go.⁠
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So here's what February looked like for me. It will be very interesting to show you March, it's been wild. Onward. ✨⁠

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1,798

All-Time Total
As of February 29, 2020
Since June 7, 2018

55

February Total
January - 89
December - 79

50

February Regular
January - 78
December - 68

5

February Lucid (9%)
January - 12 (18%)
December - 11 (14%)

February Dreams

January Dream Summary

I don’t know about you, but 2020 started out rough for me. From travel snafus, to missed meetings and appointments, to cultural tragedy, and generally packed schedules and lack of rest, January has been throwing some punches that I just wasn’t expecting. Now that we’re kicking-off February, I hoping we can really take off with more focus, renewed spirit, and brighter energy. I have a big trip coming up mid February and I’m looking forward to some quite time of contemplation and scenic beauty.

During the last week of the month, I decided to take a break from all things dream. It was an emotionally charged week that left me distracted daily. It seemed like the right time to close up shop and let some dreams go. I took a break from my posting schedule and am delayed in sharing weekly dreams. And all of that is ok. Balance is a critical part of a happy life, even in working with dreams.

Onward. ✨

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1,743

All-Time Total
As of January 31, 2020
Since June 7, 2018

89

January Total
December - 79
November - 93

78

January Regular
December - 68
November - 73

11

January Lucid (12%)
December - 11 (14%)
November - 20 (22%)

January Dreams

December Dream Summary

I can't believe it's already 2020! December flew by with lots of celebrations, travel, and of course - dreams! When I went to review my data for the month, I was surprised by how low my total dream count was. I'm usually up in the 90s for dream recall per month, so to hit the 70s was strange - I thought for sure it was higher. Nonetheless, I had some incredible experiences in December! Several dreams through the cosmos (my favorite!), lots of silly micro-moments, and plenty of healing and release. I'm looking forward to auditing my entire year and bringing in more complex matrics for you all to see! In the meantime, here are the usual basic stats for the month.

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1,654

All-Time Total
As of December 31, 2019
Since June 7, 2018

79

December Total
November - 93
October - 88

68

December Regular
November - 73
October - 80

11

December Lucid (22%)
November - 20 (22%)
October - 8 (9%)

November Dream Summary

In November, I recorded 93 total dreams, 73 of which were regular (or non-lucid) and 20 were lucid dreams.⁠ That amounts to 22% lucidity this month. ⁠ My November total number is about average per month (when I am practicing and not traveling), though my lucid total is higher than average (average is about 18%). I attribute this spike to my two dream workshops (one with Andrew Holecek and the other with Robert Moss) where I took a supplement (Galantamine) to boost lucidity. ⁠I keep an extensive dream spreadsheet that tracks 86 different dreamy metrics. I like to see where I can find patterns and better understand how I sleep, dream and how I can become lucid more often. I love the data!⁠ I'm so excited to share full 2019 data and learnings with you!

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1,575

All-Time Total
As of November 30, 2019
Since June 7, 2018

93

November Total
October - 88
September - 70

73

November Regular
October - 80
September - 64

20

November Lucid (22%)
October - 8 (9%)
September - 8 (11%)

October Dream Summary

I keep extensive dream spreadsheets that track 85 different dreamy metrics. I like to see where I can find patterns and better understand how I dream and how I can become lucid more often. I love the data!⁠ ⁠ I also love to do little reports for myself each month. In October, I recorded 88 total dreams, 80 of which were regular (or non-lucid) and 8 were lucid dreams.⁠ ⁠ That's down from my average per month (on average about 18% of my dreams are lucid). I attribute this dip in lucid goodness to getting lazy with the practices and feeling stressed out at work. Stress and laziness are dream killers!⁠ ⁠ As always, practice makes perfect. When I practice more and pay attention more, I have more lucid dreams. You can too!⁠

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1,482

All-Time Total
As of October 31, 2019
Since June 7, 2018

88

October Total
September - 70
August - 81

80

October Regular
September - 64
August - 70

08

October Lucid (9%)
September - 8 (11%)
August - 11 (14%)

September Dream Summary

September was a whirlwind! Between the Netflix show launching, getting this little dream endeavor off the ground, and a busier-than-usual work month with my day job, I packed in waaaaay too much. I broke my first rule: prioritize great sleep! Which means, of course, my dreaming adventures were all over the place, broken, and scattered. I could barely remember tiny details, and I only inched out a few lucid experiences. I was tired. And not my best self.

So here we are, at the end of a blitzy month, culminating in a lackluster dreaming week. For the first time since I started this project last year, I did not have any lucid dreams the last week of September. My gut reaction Monday morning was pretty self-deprecating, "This is never going to happen again! It's over! I've lost it!"

What a ridiculous sentiment.

I had to remember my own wisdom. Lucid dreaming is a skill, and sometimes there will be downtimes. It takes a long time to get any good. But with balance and practice, it happens more frequently and at a higher quality. And sometimes, it doesn't go to plan.

So, don't give up if you're still trying! I will remember to do the same.

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1,394

All-Time Total
As of September 30, 2019
Since June 7, 2018

72

September Total
August - 81
July - 92

64

September Regular
August - 70
July - 76

08

September Lucid (11%)
August - 11 (14%)
July - 16 (18%)

August Dream Summary

I’ve been lagging behind on dream journaling quite a bit this month. It can all be overwhelming sometimes - but so worth it! My recall has been growing so much since I first started this project a few years ago (staring from zero by the way) that I often fall behind on recording the full narrative which, of course, can be time consuming. My strategy has always been to take the path of least disruption to prove that you can be wholly dedicated to the world of dream in a way that it seamless to everyday life. And yet, life happens. That’s why it’s so important to have balance and not to get stressed about dreaming when life is full.

It was a busy month. Lots of business and personal travel, some nights of lousy sleep, late nights, and prolonged feelings of being out of sync. And that’s ok.

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1,322

All-Time Total
As of August 31, 2019
Since Jun 7, 2018

81

August Total
July - 92
June - 83

70

August Regular
July - 76
June - 71

11

August Lucid (14%)
July - 16 (18%)
June - 12 (14%)

July Dream Summary

July was a fantastic dreaming month! More dreams overall and a higher percentage of lucid dreams. Of course, it’s not always just about quantity, the quality and duration of these lucid dreams also were better. That’s not as easily quantifiable since it’s quite subjective, but take my word for it. It’s definitely exciting to see “progress” even if it’s not as obviously “measurable.”

Even more exciting about this high-quality dreaming month is that it’s the first month where I did not use Galantamine. I typically like to use the supplement to boost my lucidity once a month or so, but I’m intentionally pausing use for the next three months to see how I’m progressing without it. I really enjoy using supplements when I have specific intentions. This break is not forever, but! It’s so exciting to see these kinds of results naturally.

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1,241

All-Time Total
As of July 31, 2019
Since Jun 7, 2018

92

July Total
June - 83
May - 61

76

July Regular
June - 71
May - 50

16

July Lucid (18%)
June - 12 (14%)
May - 11 (18%)

June Dream Summary

In last month’s dream summary, I mentioned that I was going to pause my typical once-a-month use of Galantamine to work on my progression naturally. Which is still true! But, I have been actively working on a super-important-to-me project (getting a new name for this website, in fact) and I just could not achieve higher levels of lucid clarity to ask my dreams for help. I absolutely loved the idea of having the name of this website project come to me in a dream - one might even say I was a bit obsessed. What a cool story! But, obsession is never a good state to be in. I’d like to say that I over-focused on the task and thus blocked myself from the balance, joy, and lightness so required of quality lucid dreaming (and sleep for that matter) and ultimately blocked my creativity in the process.

In the last week of June, filled with intense desire to produce a creative name for this website with the help of my dreams, I took an 8MG dose of Galantamine on Tuesday night and thus got an end-of-month spike reflected in the data below. Without it, my numbers would have been relatively lower than previous months, given the reduction in Galantamine use. In any case, now as I go into the next three-month quarter (how my dream spreadsheets are organized), I plan to pause use completely for a new set of raw data with the goal of learning more about what activities, practices, and patterns really help me achieve lucidity naturally.

And for those wondering, my dreams gave me two names: “The Cave” in a naturally induced lucid dream which I upped to “The Great Cave” in my potential list and “Still Wind” in a Galantamine induced lucid dream. Neither of them won out.

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1,147

All-Time Total
As of June 30, 2019
Since Jun 7, 2018

83

June Total
May - 61
April - 90

71

June Regular
May - 50
April - 71

12

June Lucid (14%)
May - 11 (18%)
April - 19 (21%)