dreamsigns: chicken or the egg?

[Legend]

Basics of attaining lucidity: Recognize Dreamsign>Reality Check>Lucidity The reality check is a 'conscious decision', but the appearance of the dreamsign is not. Is there a school of thought that says we somehow subconciously create the dreamsign to prompt the reality check? If so, does anyone have a way of 'sowing' dreamsigns into their dreams for an increase of reality checks leading to lucidity? Thanks, Legend

[Jade010]

Originally posted by Legend Basics of attaining lucidity: Recognize Dreamsign>Reality Check>Lucidity The reality check is a 'conscious decision', but the appearance of the dreamsign is not. Is there a school of thought that says we somehow subconciously create the dreamsign to prompt the reality check? If so, does anyone have a way of 'sowing' dreamsigns into their dreams for an increase of reality checks leading to lucidity? Thanks, Legend Hello, If I understand you correctly, my experience is a little contrary. I not only manifest my dreamsigns but do so consciously. In fact, I sometimes wish it were the opposite for me. I do this by selecting an object prior to sleep. It's not exciting, either. I tend to choose something mechanical, such as a digital alarm clock, a computer monitor, television, etcetera, because there is usually no way of mistaking them for a tangible object in the dreamstate. They always appear obviously askew in my dreams and leave little guesswork to prompt a reality check. The first time I did this, it was by mistake. I had exited my body but was unaware that I had done so. Then, I noticed that my alarm clock read a time that was impossible - 33:33. I then did a reality check and turned to see my body resting on the bed. From that point forward, I began noticing mechanical objects in my dreamstate and some (but not all) OBE's. I wish I could say I had a more esoteric or ethereal dreamsign, but these objects seem to "do the job" quite well. So oftentimes for me, it is Perceived Lucidity > Dreamsign > Reality Check > Confirmation of Lucidity. One might ask "Why search for a dreamsign when you are already lucid?" However, to that I would say, "I can never be certain until I am certain." ~Deja

[Seeker]

Oooh, so Zenlike! I think you are on to something here. I find in my dreams at night, elements or shadows of the events that transpired during the day. For example, I might be working on my car all day and find that I dream about looking for a car part or a wrench. If you could identify activities you do during the day that are outside your usual routine, and reality check when doing them, there is a chance you might manifest them in your dream that night and realize it. My lucid dream last night was launched by something that happened in chat yesterday afternoon. Tornado Joe, InTheMoment, and I were discussing music we were listening to. Joe pointed me to a website for the band he was listening to, "Nashville Pussy". Yes, no kidding that is really a group. Anyway, last night, I found myself walking around a stage on which a female vocalist was performing. She didn't really look like the gal from the group, but it did cause lucidity. What do you think? Should I make a posting: "Nashville Pussy Induced Lucid Dream"? I am still grinning about it. It's good to dream, eh? Back on topic. Try it and post your results, or better yet, perfect it and write a tutorial!

[jay dawg]

how 'bout a PILD? i want one of those 8)

[dreamcatcher05]

hmmmm...... i dont know if i understand you but from what i understand u want to have more dreams with ur dream sign?... some people can dream anything they want by Thinking of whatever before they go 2 sleep ... so when you master your dreamsign u might want to think it to urself tell u fall asleep o yah everytme you see or hear ur dream sign in real life u could do a reality check

[Awhislyle]

My dream sign is Murderers, anytime there is someone trying to kill me I usually become lucid.