Thread: Reality Checks - RCs

Hi,

Usually when I do a RC, I can approach it as if I'm genuinely unsure as to whether I'm dreaming or not, however, when I attempt to do another one (maybe an hour later), I can't seem to question it in the same way as before, because I'm now fully certain it's reality due to the RC I did just an hour ago, and know that nothing has changed in that time.

Do you think there's a way to overcome this? I just find it difficult to be 'consistently unsure' as to whether I'm dreaming or not.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Eamo24

Usually when I do a RC, I can approach it as if I'm genuinely unsure as to whether I'm dreaming or not, however, when I attempt to do another one (maybe an hour later), I can't seem to question it in the same way as before, because I'm now fully certain it's reality due to the RC I did just an hour ago, and know that nothing has changed in that time.

Do you think there's a way to overcome this? I just find it difficult to be 'consistently unsure' as to whether I'm dreaming or not.

There's no need, ever, to be genuinely unsure of whether or not you are dreaming, Eamo. That is not really the point of RC'ing. A Reality Check is simply a state test, a quick check to confirm that the place you currently occupy is not a dream. If you are practicing a solid enough RC, like looking for Gab's sixth finger, or perhaps seeing if your clock reads the same time each time you view it, then there is no reason to be sure or unsure of anything -- the test will confirm for you.

So the way to overcome this difficulty is to simply not worry about being genuinely concerned... just do the RC's when you remember to do them, and if you do them with sincerity (the only genuine thing you need do is honestly ask the question, "Is this a dream?), then that is enough. Indeed, RC's tend to work best when you are absolutely, genuinely, confidently, sure of your current state!

Oh, and if you find doing an RC within an hour of the last a bit disinegenuous, then do one every two hours!