Thread: What do you think is the most IMPORTANT factor for having an LD?

Originally Posted by Primal

Very sinister looking profile picture Laurelindo lol, but very helpful advice. It did seem like the first day I heard about LDs is when I had the most progress or development because I was so excited to have one and experience one I just thought about it all day.

What's so sinister about my profile picture?

But yes, I believe intent and motivation is extremely important - if you have made it one of your priorities to recognize the dreamstate then it is one of your main concerns, and this will make you spontaneously start thinking about it during the dreams as well, especially if you regularly try to prove to yourself that you are awake in waking life.
Of course, sometimes you feel a little too sure that you are awake to even bother doing any reality checks, but whenever I think that way I remember some of my previous dreams, where I hae actually "known" I was awake, only to wake up for real a few seconds later!