Reminding myself, as often as possible, about lucid dreaming, to keep it in mind, as well as be aware of my location. That, and I use "Big Stretch Reminder" to pop up once in a while with a custom message and remind me. |
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I will admit that I've been avoiding reading, recently: I tend to get completely absorbed when reading, and I don't want to lose my progress on staying present. This of course is not a good situation, as reading, especially on-topic material, is beneficial for so many reasons. Brain maintenance for one thing, which is also critical in our LDing discipline. |
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FryingMan's Unified Theory of Lucid Dreaming: Pay Attention, Reflect, Recall -- Both Day and Night[link]
FryingMan's Dream Recall Tips -- Awesome Links
“No amount of security is worth the suffering of a mediocre life chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.”
"...develop stability in awareness and your dreams will change in extraordinary ways" -- TYoDaS
Reminding myself, as often as possible, about lucid dreaming, to keep it in mind, as well as be aware of my location. That, and I use "Big Stretch Reminder" to pop up once in a while with a custom message and remind me. |
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It's simple: When reading, just read. Think, when you are reading, how often are you thinking about other things at the same time? You're reading, and then realise you need to go back to the top of the page because you were thinking about dinner, or something a colleague said, or some obligation that needs to be met. |
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My Lucid Dreaming Articles/Tutorials:
Mindfulness - An Alternative Approach to ADA
Intent in Lucid Dreaming; Break that Dry-Spell, Escape the Technique Rut
Always, no sometimes think it's me,
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think I know I mean a yes
But it's all wrong
That is I think I disagree
-John Lennon
And I'm going to differ with you because many times in dreams I was present but lucid dreaming was nowhere in my mind so I didn't become lucid. For me, it's a matter of being aware of the fact that I could be dreaming at any moment, that is what keeps me alert and aware of what I'm doing and where I am. (this meditation subforum was, after all, created from a lucid dreaming perspective, which is why it's in Attaining Lucidity and I'm talking about LDing) |
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Last edited by mimihigurashi; 03-10-2015 at 11:50 AM.
My Lucid Dreaming Articles/Tutorials:
Mindfulness - An Alternative Approach to ADA
Intent in Lucid Dreaming; Break that Dry-Spell, Escape the Technique Rut
Always, no sometimes think it's me,
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think I know I mean a yes
But it's all wrong
That is I think I disagree
-John Lennon
Sports, and martial arts in particular are great. I do kickboxing, and you need to be aware and present, or else you will get hit in training. You need to be fully in the moment, being aware of your own body (stance), and also being aware of your opponent, you don't have time to think about other things while you're sparring. |
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I haven't practiced mindfulness for some time now, but when I was doing it I noticed it became easier the more I did it. It got to a point where I could be mindful the entire day. It was almost like I reserved a space in the back of my mind that was constantly aware and constantly observing all my thoughts from a non-judgemental point of view. Perhaps it might be easier for you to imagine you have this reserved space in your mind that does that. |
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Yes it does seem like I am able to keep mindfulness for longer and longer periods, if I'm not just sitting vegging out on the computer, I can keep it for most of the day. |
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FryingMan's Unified Theory of Lucid Dreaming: Pay Attention, Reflect, Recall -- Both Day and Night[link]
FryingMan's Dream Recall Tips -- Awesome Links
“No amount of security is worth the suffering of a mediocre life chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.”
"...develop stability in awareness and your dreams will change in extraordinary ways" -- TYoDaS
FryingMan, have you tried just reading slower than you normally would? |
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I don't think we necessarily need to always be "on." I think it's enough to bounce back and forth between moments of lucidity (much like in sitting meditation). When we resurface, that's lucidity. |
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Stephen LaBerge's tips for MILD: (http://www.dreamviews.com/lucid-expe...ml#post2160952
I agree with ThreeCat and I don't even think it is realistic to be always mindful. Things are impermanent so there's always going to be some gaps. |
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