Thread: Awareness not transfering to dreams

great point, Draxis.

first of all, it took me a month and a half to have my first LD so you're already ahead of me!

here's what i did... a lot of people scoff at this and say it takes too much time.... or is unnecessary. but it worked for me and i might even go back to trying it as i'm in a dry spell.

i had an index card in my pocket and would keep a pen nearby. whenever i remembered, i would write down the time on the index card and do a RC. why write it down? not only are you doing a RC, but you're "aware" for the next 5 seconds after that, instead of just turning your brain off.

after a few weeks, i got a little frustrated because nothing was happening. THEN i read (on DV) to just relax and give myself a break. i tend to be tough on myself sometimes. perfectionistic. the FIRST night that i just told myself, "it's ok if i don't have a dream tonight!" (in a very content kind of way)...... that very same night i had my first lucid.

the point is the reality checks and staying aware are definitely important... but don't forget to not put too much pressure on yourself as well.

EDIT: forgot one thing... i wouldn't let myself write the time unless it had been at least 10 minutes since the last RC. you can insert whatever amount of time you want there. hour, two hours, whatever works for you. that was just what i did.