 Originally Posted by ThreeCat
I rescind what I said a moment ago--slightly--I think it would be best to focus on something you can reasonably expect to happen in a dream, such as a dreamsign, and MILD on that. "Every time you see things" is a bit broad. However, I think intention and awareness in the dream end up being most important.
I see what you mean. MILD is an effortful practice. Like LaBerge has said, "I can try hard and succeed every night." Effort is fine. At some point, you need to let go and just fall asleep. Trust that you've done what you can. Too much and you'll never go to sleep. Too little and the intention won't be strong enough. You'll find a balance. Insomnia can often translate into an LD, btw, especially if you've been MILDing a lot.
Thanks for the advice, 3C. Yes I’ll try being a bit more specific with my MILD intention and put more focus onto that. Also about the falling asleep…I think you’re right, I have been successful a few times in the past by MILDing and then letting myself fall asleep normally. It’s probably good to make sure the intention is confidently “set” before doing so. I will try to find the balance.
Thx for the link. Very helpful!
 Originally Posted by dolphin
I've tried this before and it works the same as remembering to realize you're dreaming later.
You will find, in order to remember in a dream that you're out of bed or seeing things, you first have to aware during the dream that you're out of bed or seeing things. This is easier said than done, as self-awareness is required to make this possible, as it is with all lucid dreaming techniques.
Dolphin
Good to know it would work the same. I assume then that it would be just as effective to tailor your MILD to any specific intention (based on your own preferences etc.). I always thought that if I didn’t follow the original MILD guide exactly then it wouldn’t work.
 Originally Posted by dolphin
With MILD, you get "ready and set" for lucid dreaming. But, you can only "go" with self-awareness.
Nice way of looking at it
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