Hey everyone :)
I know this is probably a thread but I thought it might be worth asking, what is your favourite or preferred method of attaining lucidity and do you have any variations of the normal methods that work for you?
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Hey everyone :)
I know this is probably a thread but I thought it might be worth asking, what is your favourite or preferred method of attaining lucidity and do you have any variations of the normal methods that work for you?
You should have made this a poll :P
WILD and MILD work best for me. I am trying to master WILDing, but MILD has a fair success rate for almost everyone. The most important thing is believing in the mantra you use.
Hey, I'm still new ok? ¬_¬ (yes that will be my excuse for the rest of my life :P )
DEILD is responsible for all 4 of mine. Even if they were all very very brief.
Every lucid dream I've had has been DILD/MILD. I've tried other methods, but I haven't had any success with them. So I'm just sticking with what I already know.
MILD/DILD. WBTB helps those two go up in efficiency A LOT.
And I've had a few experiences with me being materialized in the dream world from WILDS. I think I had 2 OBEs (the feeling was so smooth and clear and completely different from the other LDs I had)
So the general consensus is that WILD is generally less reliable/harder to master and the majority of lucid dreams are MILD/DILDs?
Yeah, because normally you want to WILD into a REM cycle, which is so hard to measure because everyone is different, but it is rewarding in the end. But that's what I think.
MILD/DILDS are just practicing intent and motivation until it kicks in I guess.
Another general consensus seems to be that beginners are better of with DILD/MILD , as WILDs require some previous knowledge or experience of the dream world or dream state
:)
Well, I've had a WILD, a MILD, a DEILD and two DILD's. Kinda hard to say what works best at this point. :P
DILD > RC Get like 99% of my lucids that way.
DEILD is by far the best method for me. It's extremely reliable and I have about a 90% success rate when trying it. It accounts for about 70% of my lucids :)
What exactly is a DEILD? (n00b alert, run for the hills :O )
DEILD stands for Dream Exit Initiated Lucid Dream. It's pretty much a shorter version of the WILD that is done right when you wake up from a dream. If you stay still when you first wake up your body will still be in sleep paralysis, but it will be in the later stages. This saves a lot of time and patience because it usually allows you to go straight back into a dream. Remembering to stay still right when you wake up can be a little tricky though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vampireboy
DEILD Tutorial
Do you have to stay "awake" as you do in a WILD? surely that can be pretty difficult too? :P
Well, to be honest, the 3 LD experiences I've had during my time here were nothing of the types mentioned. In two of them I was just conscious from the very start. Nothing seemed to induce the lucidness. In another one, it was a sudden realization made by conclusions on whether or not the happening could be possible.
WBTB + MILD is a pretty solid combo. Almost a 90% success rate if done right.
Sarcasticindeed, that's a pretty special thing you managed to do, however you did it :P
Close.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vampireboy
When you WILD, you keep aware. Now how do you expect to lucid dream when you're awake?:-? Unless you day dream, of course :P
I mostly DILD, usually from some sort of MILD, or just awareness. But also, I love DEILD, I used to practice a lot and have many of them, but I sorta forgot about it xD
DEILD can be an amazingly solid technique if you can master it.
I would try DEILD but I am incredibly lazy and like my sleep :P
Do you find that the induction technique used changes the content, mood, aesthetic or any other aspects of the dream?
Go with MILD.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vampireboy
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Originally Posted by rynkrt3
and alot of newbies have there first lucid's with dild or mild,like myself(i had my first lucid yesterday :banana: )i use a combo of dild,mild and wbtbQuote:
Originally Posted by Linkzelda41
You don't lose sleep when you DEILD. It just takes practice, just like any other technique. :p
Areyoume, that's great, how did you find the experience? and could you tell me more about how it worked for you? :)
Erii, I don't lose sleep but you know, getting up and my body generally disagree :P
With DEILD, you just need to stay still and have your eyes closed, no getting up. :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Vampireboy
It's like a "Oh I'm awake but I won't open my eyes and remain still" thought and bam you go back to the dream state. (Once you get it right)
WILD for sure. I am successful at WILDs 98% of the time now :D :D :D.
It's just lying down with my eyes closed and I'm pretty terrible at that too, my first reaction upon waking up is normally to sit up and go "whuu? :? "
Just a repost if you didn't see the original question, does the induction technique affect the quality, mood, aesthetic or content of a dream? :)
Most of the time it won't have any relation to your induction method, unless it's a WILD. However, each dream has a dream plot and your emotions will probably draw from that. As for the quality- people have reported their WILDs to be more stable than their DILDS, but i'm sure there are people that have more stable DILDs aswell. It depends on the individual, i suppose.
Mancon you are a rare exception with your preference for WILDing :P
Well he's right in doing so. I highly recommend it because I find that dreams induced through WILDs tend to be more vivid or stable. Having said that, good mental discipline is required to be able to do WILDs effectively.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vampireboy
Would a dream attained through MILD/DILD/DEILD generally not be as vivid or stable as a dream brought about by WILD regardless of how much stabilisation occurs?
Not necessarily. WILD is nice and stable because you are transitioning from wakeful state to dream state, so your dream world is more profound, whereas dreams induced by DILDs are more random in nature. (But that's just me)
Tip:
Actively involving your mind in a specific visualization can be even more effective because it provides the mind with ready-made scenery for your dream. As you lie in bed, visualize yourself walking along a path in the location of your choice. It may be a path in a lush forest, a path down a spiral staircase, a long corridor within a large mansion, or any other path that allows you to explore your surroundings as you move deeper and deeper into the setting you have created within your mind. Maintain your conscious awareness as you observe the details of your environment, even as you fall asleep. Repeat the "I am dreaming" affirmation as you explore the scene within your visualization, and eventually that visualization may transition into a dream.
the felling was incridiball,but i get too exited and tried to stablize but it failed,but it's okQuote:
Originally Posted by Vampireboy
because lucid dreaming is a long term hooby,and with time i'll get better.
as for how did it work,it's just practise,i wasn't bored of doing RCs all day long, and i first didn't even wanted to do mild or wbtb,but i did and look's how rewarding it was
hope it helps
I voted WILD.
I'd do WBTB, but I'm usually too lazy to get up XD
I also don't really DEILD too well, so it takes a considerate amount of time between waking up and inducing a lucid.
Also, my WILDs sort of happen by themselves, I just happen to be conscious when I'm going into SP so I just tag along for the ride and enjoy the lucid dream it creates XD