Hi Katos!

1. Remembering your dreams is important to lucid dreaming. That's why it's recommended you write them in a DJ.

- it will help you identify patterns in your dreams, possible dreams signs, figure out, if there is any connection to what you do in waking life to frequency of having LDs, and many more
- writing your dreams and thinking about them tells your mind that dreams and remembering them is important to you
- it's fun to read them later on

2. I don't think you can 'overdue it' with how much you remember. I'm pretty sure, no matter how much we remember, our brain still has plenty of space for more memories.

3. The "waterbed" sensation you felt was one of the sensations you may get before LD or OBE. For purpose of LDing, I would not worry about trying to get to SP, or worry if you don't feel it. Many people don't feel the SP, but they are in it nevertheless. And the sensations can be different every time you WILD. I'll just remind you, that you should WILD after about 4.5 hours of sleep.

4. Blindfold is perfectly fine. I use it in the mornig when it's already light, so I can see the images behing eyelids better.

5. And don't worry - you can't force a lucid dream. And even if you "force it", it will not harm you in any way. We go through the process of falling asleep, getting into SP and dreaming every night, so it's nothing unnatural about it. Best thing for lucid dreaming is to set your intent. Believe in yourself, read as much as you can (tutorials and threads), be excited and have fun. Happy dreams