Article: In order to engage with the Shamanic wisdom of your dreams, you must become "awake" (or "lucid") while still dreaming. In other words, you must be aware that you are dreaming while you remain asleep. One simple way to induce lucid dreaming is to get into the practice of regularly asking yourself whether or not you are dreaming. By routinely asking yourself whether or not you are dreaming while you are awake, you will naturally extend this practice while you are asleep. When you ask yourself this question during a dream, it will be obvious that you are, in fact, dreaming, and your dream will become lucid. Lucid dreaming is an essential step on path to Shamanic dreaming. There are some common signs that can indicate that you are dreaming. Several of these apply to most people, but in time, you will come to recognize those signals most relevant to you. These signals can encourage you to become lucid. Clocks, phones, and other technological devices will often malfunction. Your hands will often look bizarre. Your reflection in a mirror may look strange and different. Anytime you encounter one of these tip-offs, ask yourself, "Am I dreaming or awake?" Traditional Shamans would regularly use drumming to induce a trace, or dreamlike state. You can tap into this method by listening to binaural beats while you sleep. Binaural beats are audio tracks, for use with headphones, that play different frequencies in each ear. These beats induce an almost automatic meditative state, and have been shown to encourage lucid sleep. Once you become effective at "waking up" in your dreams, it is time to glean deeper messages. You have already been looking for and recognizing personal and archetypal symbols in your dreams. Now it is time to interpret them. For example, if your grandfather was struck by lighting, lighting may be an important symbol to you. If your grandfather's story inspires you, lighting may signify inspiration. If you are terrified of storms because of what happened, lighting may signify fear or caution. Additionally, lighting can be an archetypal symbol. It is linked to Greek, Norse, and Hindu Gods. It can symbolize punishment from the Gods or loss of innocence. How did you feel when you encountered lighting in the dream? This can guide your interpretation of the symbol. Practice this interpretation after you wake from a dream. In time, you will be able to perform this analysis in the midst of the dream. Remember the "three levels"? When you become lucid in a dream, look around and determine which of the three levels you are functioning on. If you are on the Middle Level, look for a door or passage way. Look for stairs. If you can find any kind of portal, go through it. It will likely lead to an Upper or Lower Level. If you find yourself on an Upper Level, observe any messages about your connection to the divine, about your quest for knowledge, or about the after life. On this level, you will often be visited by ancestors. If you find yourself on the Lower Level, observe messages about your primal being. This level can tell you about your deepest needs and desires. On this level, you may be spoken to by animals, or by your unborn children.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Practice daily reality checks. Learn to recognize dream signs. Use audio stimulation. Interpret Shamanic Symbols. Determine which level you are dreaming on.

Problem: Article: Working in small sections, apply the compound onto the sides of your tub, paying special attention to dull spots and scratches. Do not focus on one area for too long. The compound may burn the fiberglass if you do. You can purchase the marine-grade compound from your local hardware or automotive store, as well as online. Do this right after applying the compound. Using a circular motion, rub the sections with the cloth to buff them. Any type of car wax will work, however, apply the wax per the instructions on the bottle. Make sure the wax gets inside small crevices in the tub. Try to avoid applying wax onto the bottom of your tub. The wax will make your tub very slippery. If you do use wax on the bottom of your tub, make sure to place a bathmat in the tub afterwards to avoid slipping. This will buff the wax. Rub the sections until all of the wax is removed and the surface shines. Use a bucket or a showerhead to do this. Rinse your tub 2 to 3 times. Then, dry it with a clean towel. Make sure to use cold water so the wax will harden. It is recommended that you polish your fiberglass tub twice a year.
Summary: Apply a marine-grade rubbing compound with a soft cloth. Buff each section with a terry cloth. Apply a car wax in small sections with a soft cloth. Rub the sections with a terry cloth in a circular motion. Rinse the tub with cold water.

Working with friends will give you all an advantage. Remember that your goal will be to share what cards you have with each other. You will need at least one friend. Too many friends will increase the risk of getting caught. Choosing friends who are trustworthy cheaters will work best. Selecting someone who isn't in line with your cheating can get you caught. Only select friends you have known for a long time. Make sure you feel that your friend will agree before asking. Select a signal that will communicate which cards are in each of your hands. Try to make your signals subtle and repeatable. Do not choose any signal that might be too obvious to other players outside your friends. Placement of chips Coughing Tapping the table Blinking Touching ears, eyes, nose, neck, or some other body part. Do not go into a game unpracticed. Practicing your signals and methods will help you to remain calm and not tip any other players off that you are working together to cheat Practicing reduces stress, which could get you caught. Work out who is going to raise, fold, call, and when. Keep signals simple and secret. Develop strategies as well and decide when to use them. Working together is certainly cheating. Do not let new groups of people know that you and your friends know each other. Playing with familiar people will require you and your accomplices to be extremely subtle. Don't give any clues or hints that you might be working together. Play as if you don't know what your friends hands are. Avoid playing too well. Make some mistakes to throw other players off.
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Gather a friend or friends. Select friends you can trust. Decide your communications. Practice with your friends. Keep your team work a secret.