Conclusion:
The major characteristics of each phase in WN's dream diary are as follows, OBE's were the focus for him in phase 1 and here we saw control and mechanistic words peaking. Phase two although brief, was a period of a lot of journaling and focus on lucid dreams. This could be seen as a period of processing by letting go and embracing. The final and longest phase was dominated by ordinary dreams, flying and power words and positive associations to God.
It can be seen from the analyses of all three groups as well as the additional word count analyses that this young man went through a powerful growth experience during the time of his diary. What began as an obsession eventually led him to a deepening of self awareness. Would he have found the value of self discovery in dreams had he not started wanting to get something? For some people who are naive about the psychological impact and importance of inner life but at the same time are intrigued with the amusement park aspect of a fully experienced fantasy life just this sort of obsession may be the only entry. But is there a cost? And what are the responsibilities of those who "promote" these states of being?