What exactly is lucid dreaming?

Lucid dreams: It is when u r aware that u r dreaming. In the dream, u may be able to exert some control over your participation within the dream, or be able to manipulate your imaginary experiences in the dream environment.

In Dreams Awake: Our brains direct our thoughts even when we're asleep. Ever realize u're dreaming when u're actually dreaming? That state of awareness qualifies dreams as "lucid." using LD techniques we can redirect our dreams while we're having them. Ld techniques have proven esp useful 4 helping people 2: a)redirect fears/anxieties surfacing in dreams; & b)regain sense of control after traumatic events/losses.