Can you explain how hypnagogic imagery works and its connection to lucid dreams?
Hypnagogic imagery refers to the visual hallucinations or vivid mental images that can occur as one drifts off to sleep. These images often appear as abstract, dream-like scenes and can be very intense. They are a type of transition between wakefulness and sleep, often leading into lucid dreams if recognized early. By focusing on this imagery and becoming aware of it while entering a dream state, an individual may gain control over their dreams.