Lesson 5: Reality Check by Doing

(1-2 Days)

This lesson focuses on an kinesthetic approach to reality checking. It promotes the use of the sensation of touch while performing RCs. During this section, we will create four new reality check critera, based on our dream signs, using touch or physical activity as the trigger. Afterwards, we will focus on our physical sensations throughout the lesson duration, and study our dream signs from a kinesthetic orientation.


Your job:

In this activity, you will have three things to do:

1. Create four new reality checks, based on your dream signs, using a kinesthetic/touch approach. Log them into your workbook, along with the date and lesson number. At this point, we have capped the amount of reality check criteria we will do in one day (four). If you feel like adding more, however, feel free. And, if you feel four is too many, you may either go back to a previous lesson, or simply do however many you feel you can handle. The number of criteria is not nearly as important as developing the critical reflective attitude. We stand to gain more, not by doing more reality checks, but by making the ones we do more meaningful. After logging your checks, perform them for the next 1-2 days, or until you've reached 5 successful reality checks in two days. An example of a physically-based reality check is as follows:

The next time I use scissors, I will check if I am dreaming.

2. Pay special attention to the physical sensation of everything in your environment. How do things feel to your hands: soft, rough, slimy, smooth? Mentally note if you see any of your dream signs, and feel them with your hands if you can. Really focus on the sensation. Are there any unusual sensations that happen during this time - something painful, something itchy, etc.? You get the idea!

3. Log your thoughts in a short self-reflection. You may include your experiences from question 2.


CONGRATULATIONS, you've finished lesson 5.