This was my interpretation of his thataintme's idea: Using an ambitious mantra (like "I'll become lucid and fly to the moon") isn't as effective as a mantra that states what is an absolute fact ALREADY. This is how I used it last night: I used the mantra/afirmation: "My awareness will fluctuate in my dreams". Which IS already a fact, but I reckon becoming more mindful of it on going to sleep is likely to make your awareness fluctuate to an even greater degree, thus increasing your chances of becoming lucid. That's my interpretation. I'll stick with that interpretation because I had good success last night. I'll continue using it as part of my LD activities and keep you posted.



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Cool good luck. Be sure to tell me what happens.

Why do you not agree. I believe it has been proven that short awakenings are a part of the sleep cycle, is it not?
I haven't really had much success with DEILD, but "I will be awake throughout the night" wouldn't cut it for me if was attempting DEILD. Maybe (assuming I've interpreted your idea correctly) "I'll be aware during brief awakenings" is the one I would use.