Quote Originally Posted by NyxCC View Post
You know, we get a lot questions and concerns about ADA - "should I do it the whole day; it is so tiring, etc."

While I don't practice ADA all day long, I love to be more aware of my surroundings and myself on a sporadic basis and it has never tired me. On the contrary, it feels very refreshing and recharging. So why is that? Perhaps the answer lies in the way attention is exercised. ADA reminds me a lot of a definition of mindfulness meditation as described in SA, Nov issue. Let me type a few things for you, maybe it makes more sense then.



This definition explains quite well how to practice mindfulness or ADA without becoming overwhelmed by it. If I have to use a metaphor it would be, glide your mind on the surface of a lake, rather than plunge in it. This will help you remain aware, develop a sense of detachment and with this sense of detachment, you will also become more aware of yourself.

My take on any awareness practices including ADA, mindfulness or RCs is similar to what mimihigurashi said. You don't have to practice it 24/7 just take it a bit slower and try to be more aware in general.
Thanks for the reply. I think I might go with that idea and whenever I'm doing an RC, just become aware of my surroundings throughout the check and keep it going for a little bit afterwords. Since I only do RC's when I see a Dream Sign, something weird happens, or (this one is the most often time I do it) just at random times, then my awareness will be sporadic as well. I'm also continuing with the awareness technique Sageous suggested, so I'll also be getting self awareness as well. Hopefully being aware of my surroundings for just a little bit each time I RC will help me to get more vivid dreams as well.