The Importance of Dream Recall

[lucidboarder]

Seriously, people kind of just poo poo this idea, but it is VITAL for lucid dreaming ive found. Over the last two weeks I have been recording my dreams on my cell phone, and every night now i can recall TONS of stuff in my dreams. I feel like my dreams are longer each night. Point is, since you are more aware of your dreaming life, that gives you a better chance of getting a lucid dream. Even though you may have lucid dreams, whats the point if you cant remember it? As far as your concerned it never happened. Its like getting cable, tons more to watch and see, and a lucid dream is like having on demand channels! (i'm pretty great at analogies : / ) Anyway what I am trying to get at, KEEPING A DREAM JOURNAL is one of the most important things you can do as far as moving on in your lucid dreaming development. I have had two lucid dreams just this week. And the best part about all of this is, EVEN IF THEIR NOT LUCID, THE DREAMS YOU USUALLY FORGET CAN BE JUST AS FUN!!! I look forward to dreaming everynight, even if i dont get a lucid, because i can remember so much interesting things.

[Jdeadevil]

I've never understood how people can clearly write down a full dream in the morning It takes alot of time. Your writing is horrible. Pen might not work. English may not be good as when you type quickly on a computer.

[lucidboarder]

i know, thats why i record mine, doesnt require you to have bright light that you hate at the hour, you dont need to worry about concentration, you can just say it as it comes to you and its faster so you dont forget as your writing. Most phones have a voice memo capability. Then if you want, just listen to it and write it up later.