Yeah, I think its a good idea Mimi. |
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This might be a stupid post.. but I decided to do it anyway, maybe it's worth something. It's probably not anything you haven't heard before, but what if we adopt the mindset of always, or as often as we can, looking out for weird things in our environment, and doing a quick, effective RC whenever we notice something out of the ordinary? |
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Yeah, I think its a good idea Mimi. |
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I think many of us do these things as often as we can! I am personally a firm believer in focused, moment-before-the-dream induction, but without the above-mentioned day work, induction is much less effective (if not useless). I also make it a habit to RC if my progress is being impeded in any way: out-of-order sign on bathroom, detours, lid on the pickle jar too tight, etc. |
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Stephen LaBerge's tips for MILD: (http://www.dreamviews.com/lucid-expe...ml#post2160952
I've been doing Tholey's combined method for a few weeks now, which includes but is not limited to what you described (maybe RCs are not as frequent as your post suggests) and is working very well for me |
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Check my sig….."Continuously Vigilant!" (for the dream state). This is definitely one thing I've been doing for a lot of this year. |
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FryingMan's Unified Theory of Lucid Dreaming: Pay Attention, Reflect, Recall -- Both Day and Night[link]
FryingMan's Dream Recall Tips -- Awesome Links
“No amount of security is worth the suffering of a mediocre life chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.”
"...develop stability in awareness and your dreams will change in extraordinary ways" -- TYoDaS
Yes, you are right FM, constant awareness is quite different from Tholey's Combine technique. I've noticed for me is much more effective as it not only include awareness work, but also prospective memory, intention, "regular" memory, auto-suggestion and maybe other stuff. I got a draft of why I think it is very good technique for those of us starting out with DILD at the bottom of my signature, but ovbiously there is no particular technique that works for everyone, and I did enjoy trying some forms of constant awareness, even if I've put them aside for the time being. |
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Last edited by Bharmo; 11-29-2014 at 01:36 PM.
^^ I think that the structure of the LaBerge approach is very helpful for beginners who are (I know I sure was!) overwhelmed with techniques, approaches, etc., in all the books and tutorials out there. I know that I was not really ready for mindfulness, vigilance, continuous RC approaches right at the start. For one, before the continuous mindfulness approaches make sense, you first have to get that gut feeling that at any time, you could be dreaming. I know that did not come for me until about 6 months in to my practice. Others may get it sooner. Basically, do what feels right for you. Raise/drop the intensity to match your personal situation. |
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FryingMan's Unified Theory of Lucid Dreaming: Pay Attention, Reflect, Recall -- Both Day and Night[link]
FryingMan's Dream Recall Tips -- Awesome Links
“No amount of security is worth the suffering of a mediocre life chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.”
"...develop stability in awareness and your dreams will change in extraordinary ways" -- TYoDaS
Thanks for the replies, I've been trying to do this and also continuous mindfulness (looking for weird things and being mindful kinda help each other simultaneously), it's still difficult to keep in mind though, especially when I'm working on the computer and have to focus, I find it very hard to divide my attention between work and mindfulness/awareness. |
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Very interesting topic indeed. I have also been playing with this idea, and trying to come up with the best way to persue it. Though I tend to aproach it somewhat differently(which also has been in several discussions here). I think it's also very important to understand just what part of a RC makes it a good idea. For me, I never got lucid from an RC habit. When I get lucid it is because I either recognize something as out of the ordinary, or I just "know" somehow. I feel the major part about a RC that makes it so good is that you take a step back from whatever you do and you question everything. Because, when in a dream, it is not about spotting what is different. Often times everything is different in a dream, they can even be quite absurd. The problem is that you never care to critically think about things in a dream. And I believe that is the thing what makes a RC so valuable. Though this could be practiced without a RC too. |
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Lucid Dream Goal:
A perfect week!
One week with at least 1 Lucid Dream in every night.
This is exactly what I did when I used Self Awareness, and its basically the only thing I do now since I don't really have a solid technique. I always looked for the weird, and I can verify 100% that it works man. For me its like the main charm, and the 2nd most common reason that I become lucid, the first being I just become lucid out of no where- I guess that has do to with the intention and belief thing you always see me mentioning in alot of threads lol. In the end, this mindset is totally worth a try, and if you do it right you won't be disappointment. |
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"If we doubted our fears instead of doubting our dreams, imagine how much in life we'd accomplish." ~Joel Brown
"Your background and circumstances may have influenced who you are, but you are responsible for who you become." ~Darren Hardy
Goals:
-Become Lucid in every dream every night
-Perfect the time dilation watch
-Continue to have a dream plan for most of my lucid dreams
You're right, that awareness boost and critical thinking must be the most important part of an RC, the rest is to make sure whether or not you're dreaming. |
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"If we doubted our fears instead of doubting our dreams, imagine how much in life we'd accomplish." ~Joel Brown
"Your background and circumstances may have influenced who you are, but you are responsible for who you become." ~Darren Hardy
Goals:
-Become Lucid in every dream every night
-Perfect the time dilation watch
-Continue to have a dream plan for most of my lucid dreams
I identify with that so much! But recently I had an "epiphany". Many people around here keep changing techniques because they don't find the one that works for them, but I already knew a technique that worked very well for me (Tholey/LaBerg Combined method) and was wasting my time an energy looking for the best/perfect technique. I still would like to master Hukif's technique, but I have committed now to the technique that works for me. Maybe, as Fryman said, when I've already walked my "beginner path" and have a solid fundation I'll go back for Hukif's or similar technique. |
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