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    The real Sphinx

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    NyxCC
    , 10-29-2013 at 01:44 AM (841 Views)
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    I stay still for DEILD, although my leg feels uncomfortable.

    DEILD: The very first moments are a bit vague, but the next thing I know, I am in what looks like the desert (I don't fully realize this yet, just acknowledge I am in). There are a number of DCs randomly walking around and I take some time to feel comfortable in the scene. I notice a jade colored large crystal in the sand, pick it up and remark how beautiful it is. There are more crystals now and in the midst of them I find the most amazing piece (fist size) I have ever seen. It has a variety of bright colors and really interesting structure.

    The sun is shining brightly and the whole scene is super vivid too. As I keep staring at the crystal I get the feeling that it is about to change, so move my eyes away. There is a DC guy nearby and I comment on the beauty of the crystal, then look at my hand again. I am now holding several pieces of smaller gemstones, deep colors of blue and green. I address the DC and ask him for advice. I really wish I could take those gemstones with me, can he tell me how to do that. I clasp my fist as tightly as possible to hold on to the crystals.

    I look around and examine the surroundings. I remember I wanted to do TOTY and briefly wonder if there might be something suitable here. The sky is deep blue, the sun is shining and there is sand in every direction. Finally, it dawns on me that the Egypt task could fit here (although I haven't reviewed it in a while). I think about the pyramids and get the pyramids plus sphinx complex but very far in the distance. It's more like a single clearly distinguishable pyramid and the sphinx in front of it. Anyways, I think it's too far so decide to get another sphinx somewhere nearby. I do my looking for object subcon summon - look from left to right with a bit less focus, scanning the surroundings and expecting to spot the desired object (quite similar to looking for something lost at home).

    My mind begins to make the scene more Egyptian now. A few palms appear in the distance, (I only notice them vaguely), Egyptian statues and a number of small sphinx-like statues. One catches my attention (it's one of those winged sphinxes) and I decide that will be it. Part of it is missing. I briefly remember about the nose. Then I see a light beige to albino lion, very beautiful but kind of scary. I am thinking it looks less friendlier than tigers. I try to ignore it and get on the sphinx statue which is about the size of a pony. In the meantime, I notice that I am still holding my fist tight and continue to do so. The lion comes closer and I try to start the sphinx statue to move (forgetting about the nose), but instead it only rocks back and forth like those spring rockers for a while, then the dream fades.

    I try to DEILD once again, but the same leg position is terribly uncomfortable now. My fist is tightly clenched and I slowly open it, with the childish hope that I was able to bring those beautiful crystals back with me.
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    Updated 10-29-2013 at 01:51 AM by 61764

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    lucid , memorable , task of the year

    Comments

    1. CanisLucidus's Avatar
      Oh nice! Great attempt on Africa Task of the Year! Wow. This task's got so many elements to it but you had done a ton of the hard stuff. Exciting how close you got... a bit more momentum and then just remembering to fix her nose and I think you'd have had it!

      By the way, I love the idea of scanning the horizon, moving your head back and forth, knowing you'll find the object. This is great! Is this new? I am trying to remember whether you've done this before and I don't recall it. Either way, sounds like a great tech! I think it sounds perfect for an outdoor scene like this.

      Great job, and congratulations on the two lucids!
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    2. NyxCC's Avatar
      Thanks!

      By the way, I love the idea of scanning the horizon, moving your head back and forth, knowing you'll find the object. This is great! Is this new? I am trying to remember whether you've done this before and I don't recall it. Either way, sounds like a great tech! I think it sounds perfect for an outdoor scene like this.
      It's not new, but it's the first time I have noticed how I do it, so decided to write it down and share as it may be useful. I've done it when looking for items in TOTM for example.

      Alright, now we are both motivated to keep on TOTYing. I think it's pretty good that we both had some very close calls and maybe we can use the memory of prior close dreams to bring up the elements easier. You already have seen the Colosseum, the Pyramids, the GBR and so on, so those elements should be more accessible to you.
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    3. CanisLucidus's Avatar
      Cool, I appreciate you taking the time to lay it out. It makes so much sense. When you're looking around for something you are giving your subconscious every possible opportunity to see what you want it to see. When you look around for something, the idea and expectation is that it will appear somewhere, probably very soon. You give your mind every chance to help you succeed that way.

      I'm learning a lot from your adventures! Putting it into practice myself... well that is a different story entirely!
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    4. Highlander's Avatar
      Congratulations on the TOTY attempt and finding those crystals in the desert. They sound amazing.

      ^ Yeah I'm still learning... except my mind must be all mixed up!
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      Updated 10-31-2013 at 04:51 PM by Highlander
    5. NyxCC's Avatar
      Thanks CL! I think we all are learning from each other. Man, you've got awesome superpowers and a great taste for interesting performances.

      Thank you Highlander!

      ^ Yeah I'm still learning... except my mind must be all mixed up!
      Don't worry, it's not the mind...it's the subcon that's mixed up, but we are working on it. Dream police!
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    6. Highlander's Avatar
      Oh yes, The Dream Police!

      @ NyxCC
      Did you look into any possible significance with the green and blue desert crystals you found?

      I think the (Jade) green crystals qualities are generally attributed to calmness, tranquility and healing properties, as well as their beauty too.
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    7. NyxCC's Avatar
      Oh, that's interesting. Didn't know that. The green and blue gemstones were a very interesting mix, like malachite and lapis lazuli. And the first big chunk of chystal was like jade with some golden metal in its structure. Got to try dreaming more crystals, they are awesome!
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