I think that if I become proficient in lucid dreaming, this will be a highly useful way to access my subconscious. I believe that I will be able to look at my fears/self-doubts/weaknesses in the eye (because I will be within my subconscious while dreaming, and it is in the subconscious that these things live and thrive) and essentially perform a direct self-therapy. Or, if not, then the exploring limitless possibilities of dreamlife sounds super cool.

As far as “forcing” it rather than waiting for a lucid dream to “just happen” goes …. well, if you purposefully choose healthy food, are you forcing something? If you exercise daily, are you forcing something? If you study, if you meditate, if you practice a skill ….. it’s just a matter of knowing what I would like to have happen and setting up the right environment. Nothing forced, or at least not more than usual.