Hi, Sharpshoey, |
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So this question is directed at those of you who use self awareness, mindfulness, constant vigilance (whatever you want to call it). Basically I just tell myself I could be dreaming at any time whenever I go into "zombie mode". Then I try and not daydream and I try to keep my thoughts focused solely on the present. I sort of look for anything weird that happening at the moment but that isn't very high on my priorities for Self Awareness, as I have to constantly ask questions and that would take up all your thoughts for the day. |
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Hi, Sharpshoey, |
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Honestly, I would say no, you don't have to constantly ask yourself questions. The only time I see it fit to do so is when those weird events occur. Now the term "weird" is different for everybody, so really it all depends on what is weird to you man. |
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"If we doubted our fears instead of doubting our dreams, imagine how much in life we'd accomplish." ~Joel Brown
"Your background and circumstances may have influenced who you are, but you are responsible for who you become." ~Darren Hardy
Goals:
-Become Lucid in every dream every night
-Perfect the time dilation watch
-Continue to have a dream plan for most of my lucid dreams
Thank you both for the great replies! You both were very helpful and I will start using your advice instantly. So what I'm going to do is just stay conscious of what I'm doing (like I've been doing) and then if I start slipping in awareness ask myself a question...and also ask a question and RC when something weird happens. Thanks a lot for the help! |
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Everyone else made good comments, but I just want to point out that it's okay to daydream. The trick is to be aware of the fact that you are daydreaming while you are daydreaming. Actually makes for good lucid dreaming practice in my opinion. I essentially use lucid daydreaming to practice my VILD technique in addition to all day awareness sort of thing. The ability to daydream and use your imagination is a wonderful thing and I do not think that you should suppress it. |
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Previously known as Lucidis.
Thanks for telling me that I personally LOVE to daydream and I do it basically all day, which is probably way too much. I am very creative and have a huge imagination so that is why I do it so often. Maybe I can set aside some time for me to daydream then...that way I'm not totally deprived of doing that. |
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Indeed, very good points here, I just wanted to comment: |
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As long as you know all the time your doing and thinking it doesnt matter if you are daydreaming or not. The problem is if you start to daydream without noticing you losing all the focus on your envioroment or the state of mind you are in. Self awareness is just self observation. Knowing what you are doing doing. At least for me. |
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Last edited by Seltiez; 10-14-2014 at 02:21 PM.
I don't ask myself questions a lot, but I do try to stay mindful/vigilant-for-dreams continuously. When I find I've tuned out, which is inevitable, I just tune right back in. I frequently ponder the notion that at any conscious moment, I could be dreaming. (I really find this idea fascinating). Sometimes I bring this notion to the forefront of my thoughts but usually it's on the back burner. |
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Self awareness tips (not just for LDing): questioning your motivations for everything you do and say, trying pick out ego, trying to overcome pride, never giving in to social pressure when it goes against your values, practicing self respect, practicing emotional temperance and forbearance, forgiving your mistakes and always looking at the positive learning experience. Practice loving kindness not just for others, but also for yourself. |
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