Thread: Matra Help?

Originally Posted by cygnus

you might want to use something with "i will realize i'm dreaming" instead of using the word "lucid." i'm not sure if your mind reacts as strongly to the word "lucid." .. and you just have to let it sink in, it'll work well eventually.

yeah, I remember hearing this, too. Your brain packs a lot more meaning behind "dream" over "lucid"

I agree with the two posters above.

I have always had success with this - I think it comes from Laberge or Waggoner:

"The next time I dream I will realize I am dreaming and will become aware"

I also improved on this a little by using prospective memory training and intentional language- so my version is :

"This is VERY IMPORTANT, the VERY next time I dream I MUST recognize I am dreaming and WILL become concious within my dream and take control"

Obviously the caps should be stressed as you say it out loud or within your head.

I also read you should visulize the words as you say them - I do this.

Like Mario said, not every MILD will be a success. Just keep working at it until you become lucid.

If it doesn't work after a long amount of time (a week or two), then consider changing your mantras or doing it in a different way.