Thread: All Day Awareness, A DILD Tutorial by KingYoshi

Oh, hey, this thread. I've kinda gotten back into this lately, though not to the level that I should. Part of the DVASA regimen involves mind taming, and I've found ADA more effective than any of the exercises in the book we're using. It's harder for random thoughts to intrude when you're paying full attention to your senses. Despite it being best for me I'm still not that good though, heh. Practice makes perfect!

Oh, and I was looking up theta waves because of another thread, and found this on wikipedia. I found it interesting. (Important bits bolded)

Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theta_rhythm

In rats, hippocampal theta is seen mainly in two conditions: first, when an animal is running, walking, or in some other way actively interacting with its surroundings; second, during REM sleep (Vanderwolf, 1969). The frequency of the theta waves increases as a function of running speed, starting at about 6.5 Hz on the low end, and increasing to about 9 Hz at the fastest running speeds, although higher frequencies are sometimes seen for brief high-velocity movements such as jumps across wide gaps. In larger species of animals, theta frequencies are generally lower. The behavioral dependency also seems to vary by species: in cats and rabbits, theta is often observed during states of motionless alertness. This has been reported for rats as well, but only when they are fearful (Sainsbury et al., 1987).

I realize that quote mentions animals, not humans. I still find it really interesting though. What is ADA but motionless alertness? Well, I know you can do it while walking and such too... the alertness part is what's important. And the same brainwaves involved with both dreaming and ADA? Sounds like an endorsement to me.

Very interesting stuff indeed. Thanks for sharing it with us . I may have to look further into this theta rhythm.

It's strange. I stopped practicing for a while because it stopped working. And began only slightly training my prospective memory. Then I start having ld's like crazy. I will combine this with the mild technique.

once again , ky thanks alot for the tut .....
im realy going to try it , doesnt matter if i work or goi to school . thats better though cus im not in 1 place home or to my friend and i just see new stuff and i being more awareness abt that.

will post my work / experience soon


thankjs again bro.

Originally Posted by Fedor

It's strange. I stopped practicing for a while because it stopped working. And began only slightly training my prospective memory. Then I start having ld's like crazy. I will combine this with the mild technique.

I still can't realize weird things in my dreams - always accept everything as it seems (usually I don't ger exctited - I feel very relaxed in a dream)... I really want to have LDs because my last LD was about 2 months ago :S

Right now I'm focusing on being aware visually. Then I will work on my ears whilst working on my eyes. Is this a good way to start?

Originally Posted by Laretta

I still can't realize weird things in my dreams - always accept everything as it seems (usually I don't ger exctited - I feel very relaxed in a dream)... I really want to have LDs because my last LD was about 2 months ago :S

Just be more aware of everything and in a dream it won't be like that so u will realise that your Dreaming ;D!!

Just had another ld. Lasted maybe 2 minutes so I am improving. I have been rubbing my hands and what not to keep em going.

Had a one second ld the night before. I realized I was lucid at the end of the dream. I am improving.

Originally Posted by Karlitaki

Just be more aware of everything and in a dream it won't be like that so u will realise that your Dreaming ;D!!

It's not that easy as you think.... My dreams feel like they were real (sometimes my friends in my dreams act like they were in real life and I don't want to do anything stupid or strange - maybe this is why I have only 10 Lucids... )

well i have also only 10 lucids , but whenn i just train to be more aware in real life then i gain more lucidity in dreams

Originally Posted by Fedor

It's strange. I stopped practicing for a while because it stopped working. And began only slightly training my prospective memory. Then I start having ld's like crazy. I will combine this with the mild technique.

Yeah, if you are going through a dry spell, sometimes you just need to take a little break. If you think about professional athletes, they always have an offseason where the rest up and recharge for the next season. Taking a break here and there can really help you reset frustrations and allow you to move forward in your practice.

Originally Posted by Laretta

I still can't realize weird things in my dreams - always accept everything as it seems (usually I don't ger exctited - I feel very relaxed in a dream)... I really want to have LDs because my last LD was about 2 months ago :S

Ah, well it really isn't even about noticing weird things. With enough ADA practice you will just realize you are dreaming because you are in a dream. Don't focus on or worry about noticing strange things. Just keep practicing and learning what it feels like to be awake. During your ADA practice don't think about what is normal or not, just get in touch with your senses and understand how they work during waking life.

Originally Posted by Metallicuh

Right now I'm focusing on being aware visually. Then I will work on my ears whilst working on my eyes. Is this a good way to start?

Yeah, take it slow at first. It can be overwhelming to apply all five senses right off the bat. Slowly work your way up and stay within your comfort zone. Good luck to you!

Originally Posted by Fedor

Just had another ld. Lasted maybe 2 minutes so I am improving. I have been rubbing my hands and what not to keep em going.

Had a one second ld the night before. I realized I was lucid at the end of the dream. I am improving.

Awesome! Congrats on your success and just keep improving as you go. Sounds like you are starting to get the hang of it. Just keep at it !

Man, this ADA thing is against my lifestyle. I mean, I always do absolutely everything in autopilot mode. It is my flaw, and I can do nothing with it. I mean, when I'm concentrating on being aware, as you advise, I can do nothing but walking or sitting in place. To do something useful I literally must let my mind flow. I can't do the task if I'm concentrating on it, seriously. Is there any chance I will succeed in this technique?

Originally Posted by timujin

Man, this ADA thing is against my lifestyle. I mean, I always do absolutely everything in autopilot mode. It is my flaw, and I can do nothing with it. I mean, when I'm concentrating on being aware, as you advise, I can do nothing but walking or sitting in place. To do something useful I literally must let my mind flow. I can't do the task if I'm concentrating on it, seriously. Is there any chance I will succeed in this technique?

Yes, there is. If you can't do anything usefull while maintaining awareness, then it's a good idea to practice when you're not doing anything in particular. It will help you get used to ADA. After a while you will be able to maintain it during simple tasks, so you can start practicing ADA when doing nothing and while doing simple tasks. After a while of that you will be able to do it during tasks of medium difficulty. And so on.

Thanks, one more question. Will mastering this ADA thing give me LDs, if i can remember approx. 0,6 dreams per night? How vital is improving my recall?

Originally Posted by timujin

Thanks, one more question. Will mastering this ADA thing give me LDs, if i can remember approx. 0,6 dreams per night? How vital is improving my recall?

Well while I usually remember LDs easier, that doesn't mean you can't forget them as well. You can get LDs without improving your recall but you're bound to forget some of them, just like normal dreams. If you want to remember the fun you had, improve your recall.

Prior to last night I had back to back to back ld's on. (3 different nights)

No ld last night

Must stay persistent.

Originally Posted by timujin

Thanks, one more question. Will mastering this ADA thing give me LDs, if i can remember approx. 0,6 dreams per night? How vital is improving my recall?

Sure, but I definitely suggest working on your recall. The better the recall, the more chances you will have to become lucid. Simply keep a dream journal and fall asleep with the intent of recalling your dreams. You could also try some mantras as well.

Originally Posted by Fedor

Prior to last night I had back to back to back ld's on. (3 different nights)

No ld last night

Must stay persistent.

Nice, just keep practicing and working at it. It sounds like you are coming along well. !

Just a question. I've been practicing ADA for a while, and I don't feel like it's "bleeding" over into my dreams. Am I missing something?

Well, it can take some time. If you are getting comfortable with your practice, try to increase your awareness even further. You want to work up to the point where you are naturally practicing ADA without even having to think/remind yourself to do it.

I had great results last night. I did some ADA, and the comprehensive energy work from the DVASA program before bed. I had three recalled dreams, two of which were lucid. I posted them on my DV blog. Now, they were short lucids, but during them I was carefully analyzing my environment, as an automatic response. I need a good sense of the dream environment too, after all. So ADA is definitely working its way into my dreams.

It's been about a year since I practiced lucid dreaming, and I have had only a few LD's in total. But I picked up the practice again and I have been trying for a couple a weeks with no success. I did ADA for 2-3 days so far and just had a LD last night! Thanks for this, I will definitely continue it. I also noticed that it kind of makes me feel better also just being more conscious of everything all the time.

I am aware about everything only when I'm concentrating on it. I did 5-minute sessions each hour for 3 days, it doesn't become any more natural or easy or less concentration-requiring for me. What am I doing wrong?

Got my first lucid last night. Thanks Yoshi.

Originally Posted by Singularity125

I had great results last night. I did some ADA, and the comprehensive energy work from the DVASA program before bed. I had three recalled dreams, two of which were lucid. I posted them on my DV blog. Now, they were short lucids, but during them I was carefully analyzing my environment, as an automatic response. I need a good sense of the dream environment too, after all. So ADA is definitely working its way into my dreams.

Nice! Glad to hear you are showing some results. Keep it up!

Originally Posted by Heimdall

It's been about a year since I practiced lucid dreaming, and I have had only a few LD's in total. But I picked up the practice again and I have been trying for a couple a weeks with no success. I did ADA for 2-3 days so far and just had a LD last night! Thanks for this, I will definitely continue it. I also noticed that it kind of makes me feel better also just being more conscious of everything all the time.

Yeah, ADA really can have a positive effect on more than just dreaming. Nice job!

Originally Posted by timujin

I am aware about everything only when I'm concentrating on it. I did 5-minute sessions each hour for 3 days, it doesn't become any more natural or easy or less concentration-requiring for me. What am I doing wrong?

Ah, well you have only been practicing for 3 days . Just keep working on it and it will gradually get easier and easier.

Originally Posted by Metallicuh

Got my first lucid last night. Thanks Yoshi.

Awesome! No problem at all and congrats!