I totally agree with everyone. We really are the experts and novices here on DV. I wouldn't consider myself an expert, but for some reason I almost always have my most vivid LDs when I go to sleep really late (like after midnight) and stay in bed until about 10 AM. In the beginning, I only had them while going to bed early (around 9 PM). Mantras are really good, and staying still on your back with arms to your sides and legs straight out. It's tough, but it's completely worth it.