AquaBlitz11's Workbook (DILD class)

**AquaBlitz11** · 08-13-2015 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by FryingMan

My personal recommendation with awareness is to start out slow. Begin with trying to recognize times that you've "zoned out" and gone on autopilot. Try to hold on to that "tuning back in" moment for a little bit, but gently, don't force it. Be happy when you "come back "to yourself and start paying attention again. Do not be frustrated when you lose attention/mindfulness, as it is normal. It's OK to have "maximum effort" days once in a while, but not all the time, you don't want to burn out. Generally, one of the key words in LD practice is "balance," finding the balance that works for you.

Ah, yes. I'm trying to keep things balanced. They're usually down to the hill or just exceptionally high. Things are getting more balanced now. Thanks for your advice in this case also. Improvise!

Originally Posted by FryingMan

Yes, really! You know who wants to cry? "Someone" (to remain unnamed me) discovering something as awesome as lucid dreaming only when he's in his late 40's. Oh, all the wasted years. You're the lucky one, you get to have a life full of amazing awesome dreams every single night. Just don't give up, keep building your skills consistently over time, spend some effort every day, and the rewards will be huge.

Still, not a thing people around me would believe or such. Anyways, I'm glad I've my private adventurous journey. (This eventually becomes interesting point for my life. I've been living with boredom for long time already.)

Time to copy-paste the progress!

Originally Posted by AquaBlitz11

As for last night's progress, I can finally recall some dreams again after 2-3 days of low/no recalls. Also, I'm finally able to recall a dream before my natural awakening at 3 AM. Length is not too satisfying yet, but I believe this is great sign. Anything could be looked upon, here. (Sadly, I haven't made any uses of my physical dream journal since a dream before Fabricated World.) Gonna recall more tonight!

**FryingMan** · 08-13-2015 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by AquaBlitz11

Ah, yes. I'm trying to keep things balanced. They're usually down to the hill or just exceptionally high. Things are getting more balanced now. Thanks for your advice in this case also. Improvise!

Still, not a thing people around me would believe or such. Anyways, I'm glad I've my private adventurous journey. (This eventually becomes interesting point for my life. I've been living with boredom for long time already.)

You're not alone! We dreamers need to stick together. DV is a great community, a place to share and make friends with the same interests. Believe us, we understand you about not being able to share with those around you

. LD practice and dreaming is awesome!

**AquaBlitz11** · 08-14-2015 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by FryingMan

You're not alone! We dreamers need to stick together. DV is a great community, a place to share and make friends with the same interests. Believe us, we understand you about not being able to share with those around you

. LD practice and dreaming is awesome!

That's why I'm glad I'm here.

Progress tracking. Each night, I can firmly say my dream recalls are getting better. At least, I'm quite glad with one long dream. For August 13th 2015 night, I recorded my dream here. As for practices, I'm quite worried with this one. To be honest, I don't feel into them much enough. I mean, I don't think I've been on my right track for lucidity. For reality checks, they were just when I remembered I should do it and it shouldn't interfere with my tasks. These happened to show out unsatisfying result; mindfulness and amount of RCs were lower than expected. I decided I should actually set up some stimuli to remind me of RC, matching my dream signs. This should be better way than using my own thoughts and get some "busy" excuses to not RC. They're also improving my prospective memory at same time. Let's go for notification messages or result pages, eh? (They tend to show up in my dreams.) Will report here whenever anything gets better! I realize I just have to change my ways of practice. It just feel better with this as I can finally get myself out of excuses. Each step into lucidity.

August 13th 2015 night's dream journal.

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