I am usually good at ADA, but now i dont do it at all, does this mean i should take a break from LDing?
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I am usually good at ADA, but now i dont do it at all, does this mean i should take a break from LDing?
What would that achieve? I took a break, and didn't do anything. Guess what? Doing nothing achieves nothing!
Just make a conscious effort to get back into it.
Or just try a different method for a while. Maybe you can focus on WILDing.Quote:
Originally Posted by gameoverlord345
It sounds like you're just getting a bit tired from doing it all the time. Reduce the frequency of your observations and boosts in awareness, but focus more than you normally do when you look around, etc. Try WBTB if you haven't yet, or MILD. If you still aren't getting results, take a few days off and affirm to yourself that you'll get a lucid very soon.
...Why do I keep posting right after you, Mancon? xD
Yeah, i might take a few days offQuote:
Originally Posted by Puffin
I have been trying WILD, but then stopped, ill continue WILDingQuote:
Originally Posted by Mancon
Well someone is frustrated. ^-^ I want to take a break so i can start fresh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Origami
And your posting right after mancon because mancon is AWESOME!
Breaks don't help at all imo. They can never achieve anything, and the whole idea that you become refreshed is silly to me. You would simply fall out of practice and habit and would have to start again. It's not like looking at your hands is stressful.
http://files.sharenator.com/Aww_Yeah...170629-580.pngQuote:
Originally Posted by gameoverlord345
thanks for the input :) and yea, looking at your hands isnt stressful :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Origami
Or just take a break. Whatever you do, having a break once in a while gives your mind time to process things and helps you see new perspectives.
Should i write in my DJ
Okay im trying to take a break but i cant, so i will continue :)
I've been quite lazy for a week, losing motivation even when I was getting good results.
I'm resuming progress today eg. I remembered 3 dreams, not fragmented like the past few nights
Take a break but stay focused on your dream recall.
*looks up ADA on google*
*american dental association, programming language, american diabetes association*
shoot. please remind me of what ADA stands for, precisely
Kingyoshi's DILD technique, "all day awareness", that involves spreading out your awareness throughout the day. :)
Man, it pains me to see people try so so hard just to have a few lucids. I would say the 2 things that have ever held me back from lucid dreaming is frustration and my everyday worries. I had to force myself to learn not to worry about anything. One way is to think like this: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_M...s640/oKsGl.png
Getting into this state of mind opens things up for you, especially lucid dreaming.
nice picture, i should get into this state of mind
I'm not 100% into that state of mind yet. It's still a human thing to have worries. I have insomnia some nights so I might worry if I can fall asleep and get up early sometimes. Those nights I don't have lucids.
Thanks :) but Puffin is awesome too! She gives very helpful info :D Anyway if you have any question about WILDing then you can feel free to message me or post on my wall.Quote:
Originally Posted by gameoverlord345
okay thanks :)
i am starting to wild so i might pop a question or 100
WILD's are HARD, do not get discouraged if you find it very difficult.Quote:
Originally Posted by gameoverlord345
nah i won't, i do them in the morning, so if i fail, i'll wake up :P
Good luck :)Quote:
Originally Posted by gameoverlord345
thank you :)
It depends on the person. Some people find them easy. I didn't find them too hard at first and now they are easy to me :D. But I agree, a lot of people find them hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by rynkrt3
any tips before i get started?
Well like I always say be confident, and you can do it! Make sure your in a comfortable position and just relax. Have you heard of the flex/limp technique? You flex every muscle in your body and then go limp and it is really good for relaxing. Don't focus on any thoughts you have too much, just let them pass by.Quote:
Originally Posted by gameoverlord345
So just relax and wait until your body gets numb but don't fall asleep! If you feel it's not working then you can switch positions. If you start seeing SP images then just remember that they're not real and to stay calm. Then from there imagine your dream scenery and begin your lucid dream! I would wake up maybe 5.5 hours after you fall asleep to try the WILD, by then you should feel relaxed enough. Good luck!
thanks for the tips ^-^
Be comfortable, that's, IMO, the most important thing for WILDs.
That and actually falling asleep. XPQuote:
Originally Posted by Matt123
I would've WILDed today, but i had a VERY long dream and i had to DJ it before it was too late
When you hit a dry spell just move on to another method that gets you excited about lucid dreaming again.