Thread: The Prospective Memory Course

Lesson 3: Reality Check by Seeing

(1-2 Days)

In this lesson, we will venture beyond our preferred methods of learning. By now, we have developed enough skill in prospective memory to start pushing our boundaries. We will explore reality checks using solely visual cues. For the visual learner, this chapter will be more of a practice session. For other learners, however, this may be a suprising challenge. After creating 3 different reality checks based on sight, we will attempt to use our eyes, and only our eyes, as our sole determination of reality.


Your Job:

In this lesson, you will have three activities to do:


1. Now that you know how to create personal reality checks based on your dream signs, you will need to create three entirely new reality checks, using visual cues alone. Find three signs - at least one of which is common, and one of which is unusual (the third may be either - your choice). Make sure they are transformed into something realistic, and that you can perform a reality check to. Base your reality check on seeing the dream sign as well as on seeing an image of the dream sign. Here is an example:

Everytime I see a stray animal, or a picture of a stray animal, I will push my fingers into my opposite hand, and check to see if they come out the other side.

After you have determined three reality checks based on your dream signs, you may log them into a new workbook entry, with the date and lesson number as well. Practice these reality checks for the next 1-2 days, or until you feel ready to move on. Make sure to have at least 3 successful RC attempts before proceeding to the next lesson.

2. If you have the book Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Stephen LaBerge and Howard Rheingold, read pages 12-13 and perform that exercise. This will help you to develop your all day awareness.

Additionally, keep your eyes open to your surroundings for the duration of this lesson. If you see anything strange, perform a RC. If you notice any items on your dream sign list in real life, stare at them for a few full seconds. Really look at them. You just may find you're looking at a dream . . .

3. Your last step for this lesson is to simply log a self-reflection on your lesson into your workbook. Were you successful? Did you find it enjoyable? How do you feel your visual abilities compare to your other senses? Feel free to go into further detail.

CONGRATULATIONS, you've finished lesson 3!