Lucidity: The Connection Between Sight Deprivation, REM Sleep, Memory, and Genius Insights

I just woke up from a series of lucid dreams—long ones. That’s rare for me. Typically, my lucid dreams are short and fleeting, but this time was different. I have a strong suspicion about what made the difference, and I want to share it with you.

Experimenting with Sight Deprivation

During the day, I trained blindfolded for about 20 minutes. I wasn’t expecting anything unusual from it—I just did it. Later that night, I woke up for about ten minutes, walked around, drank some water, and then went back to sleep. Normally, these night wake-ups sometimes trigger lucid dreams, but they’re usually short and easy to forget. However, this time, my dreams felt much longer and more vivid.

This got me thinking: Could blindfolded training be influencing my lucid dreaming ability? It might be just a coincidence, or maybe my excitement about the experiment affected my subconscious. But to be sure, I plan to continue testing this method and tracking the results.

The Role of Memory in Dreaming

Another interesting aspect of this experiment is how it ties into memory. In today’s hyper-stimulated world, where we are constantly bombarded with information from social media and the internet, our minds are overwhelmed. This often leads to deep sleep without much recall of other sleep stages, like REM sleep, which is crucial for lucid dreaming and memory consolidation.

Training blindfolded might somehow engage the brain differently—perhaps by reducing visual input, it forces other senses and cognitive processes to compensate. This could enhance dream recollection, making dreams not only longer but also clearer in memory.

Sight Deprivation and Psychic Insights

This idea isn’t entirely new. Throughout history, some of the most famous psychic figures have been blind. One example is Baba Vanga, who was known for her prophetic visions. It’s interesting to consider whether the lack of sight somehow heightened her ability to “see” beyond the physical world. Could sensory deprivation enhance our connection to subconscious or intuitive knowledge?

Memory Beyond the Brain: Muscles and Thought Processing

There’s also a fascinating concept related to muscle memory. Typically, muscle memory is discussed in terms of physical training—like how an athlete can return to peak performance faster after a break because their muscles retain learned movements. But what if memory isn’t just stored in the brain? What if our muscles themselves hold onto certain thoughts or experiences?

Albert Einstein spoke about how he would sense discoveries in his body before being able to articulate them. He felt ideas in his muscles before his mind could fully process and express them. This suggests that thinking isn’t just a linear, logical process—it’s deeply tied to the body’s physical state. Even something as simple as changing sleeping positions can dramatically shift thought/dream patterns.

Final Thoughts: Testing the Hypothesis

During my blindfolded training, I wasn’t consciously thinking about much. I wasn’t having visions or experiencing anything extraordinary in the moment. But maybe the training acts like a mental reset, squeezing memories into a different form until they surface in REM sleep.

I’ll keep you updated on my findings. Thanks for reading, and if you try something similar, let me know your results!