Thread: All Day Awareness, A DILD Tutorial by KingYoshi

Originally Posted by Spyguy

Nice! You really got close there. Keep going like that and you'll be pro Even though I'm kind of on a dryspell now, this technique has brought me 17 LD's in ONE MONTH on it's own. So yeah, I'd say it works ADA + confidence = everything

I know, right!? I am getting closer and closer.
Thanks a ton man! I really appreciate the support. The ADA technique has, without a doubt, helped improve my progression. I'd say I am pretty damn confident that I will become lucid soon.

This technique has MANY useful side-effects. I figured out another. It helps with memorizing things. I've done a bit of research into the matter. Feel free to read or even participate in the research on memorization through ADA.

Hey everyone im new to this forum and this is my first post, ive been at trying to LD for ages now, and I've been trying this for about a week or so, my dream recall has improved but still no LD.
How do I know if I'm doing it right? What I do is listen to all the backround noises, my footsteps, breathing and the feel of wind across my face when i'm walking, is this enough or do you need to be more aware, I find it hard to concentrate on many things at once? is this normal?

Originally Posted by sean1

Hey everyone im new to this forum and this is my first post, ive been at trying to LD for ages now, and I've been trying this for about a week or so, my dream recall has improved but still no LD.
How do I know if I'm doing it right? What I do is listen to all the backround noises, my footsteps, breathing and the feel of wind across my face when i'm walking, is this enough or do you need to be more aware, I find it hard to concentrate on many things at once? is this normal?

It can often take a while to get your first LD. Don't worry about it too much. And yes, it is normal to find it hard to concentrate on many things at once. It takes quite long for complete awareness to come naturally. If you find it to be overwhelming, you can start by focussing on 1 or 2 senses and then work your way up. Just focussing on the details of things you see is a huge part of your awareness (around 60% of our sensory imput comes from sight). You can also do smaller sessions of full ADA en then make them longer as the time comes. My advice is to try to go to your limit, but make sure that the ADA doesn't get in the way of your daily life activities. And although you can easily do without, I would recommend void meditation. It really gives a boost to your awareness, and it just feels epic Good luck! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Originally Posted by Spyguy

It can often take a while to get your first LD. Don't worry about it too much. And yes, it is normal to find it hard to concentrate on many things at once. It takes quite long for complete awareness to come naturally. If you find it to be overwhelming, you can start by focussing on 1 or 2 senses and then work your way up. Just focussing on the details of things you see is a huge part of your awareness (around 60% of our sensory imput comes from sight). You can also do smaller sessions of full ADA en then make them longer as the time comes. My advice is to try to go to your limit, but make sure that the ADA doesn't get in the way of your daily life activities. And although you can easily do without, I would recommend void meditation. It really gives a boost to your awareness, and it just feels epic Good luck! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Thanks man your a legend

Good one Spyguy. I usually concentrate on 2 senses at the same time. Full 5 senses awareness should be very interesting but I am sure it will come after a longer practice period.

Originally Posted by faxman

Good one Spyguy. I usually concentrate on 2 senses at the same time. Full 5 senses awareness should be very interesting but I am sure it will come after a longer practice period.

It certainly is interesting. Even if it is not, the vivid lucids that come with it are

You make me so jealous

Originally Posted by faxman

You make me so jealous

Don't be I can't do fulltime allround awareness yet either. And my lucids aren't stable yet (although they keep getting more stable as the time progresses). By the way, that was a quik reaction to my reaction :O

Another good advice you also give is to do void meditation. I used to practice it and it's very enjoyable. I'll resume my sessions

Originally Posted by faxman

Another good advice you also give is to do void meditation. I used to practice it and it's very enjoyable. I'll resume my sessions

It's very usefull. I have to admit that I do it for the feeling of being high rather than for any practical purpose though

First of all, thanks for the tutorial. It sounds like a great way to learn LD.

I've a question though:
Are there negative side effects of trying to be aware of everything around you? I mean could it happen that you lose the ability to concentrate 100% on something when needed and get disturbed by the things around you?
Our brain/body ignores those small details because they are not important to whatever we are doing in that moment. So we ignore them in order to concentrate on something "bigger", something more important. And if we do try to recognize those small details, will our concentration on the "bigger and more important thing" suffer?

Originally Posted by Snowchill

First of all, thanks for the tutorial. It sounds like a great way to learn LD.

I've a question though:
Are there negative side effects of trying to be aware of everything around you? I mean could it happen that you lose the ability to concentrate 100% on something when needed and get disturbed by the things around you?
Our brain/body ignores those small details because they are not important to whatever we are doing in that moment. So we ignore them in order to concentrate on something "bigger", something more important. And if we do try to recognize those small details, will our concentration on the "bigger and more important thing" suffer?

Practicing ADA won't give any problems like that, but you can start to feel a bit mentally exhausted. If that happens, slow down a bit. Take a break for a few days or do it with fewer senses at once. If you continue it while feeling mentally 'dead' you will most likely suffer from such problems. If you go to your limits but not too far beyond it is completely safe. I do advice you to stop being aware of your sense of smell when going to a public toilet though.

EDIT: I should add that it is a good thing to go a bit beyond your limits with ADA. It should be a little challenging, that way you push your limits and get better at it. But, as I said earlier, don't push it too far. It mustn't get uncomfortable.

Just started practicing ADA... again(i wasn't into DILDing back then). I figured out that WILDing alone is insufficient. The energy and time exerted to a WILD is not worth it. Sometimes, a person may only get 1 or even 0 successful LDs in 7 WILD attempts. To counter this problem, i decided to change my tactics and include DILD in my arsenal(my DILD count in my signature are just accidental). So that whenever my WILD attempt fails, i still got DILD as a back up thus increasing more chances of having an LD.

Originally Posted by weakamon

Just started practicing ADA... again(i wasn't into DILDing back then). I figured out that WILDing alone is insufficient. The energy and time exerted to a WILD is not worth it. Sometimes, a person may only get 1 or even 0 successful LDs in 7 WILD attempts. To counter this problem, i decided to change my tactics and include DILD in my arsenal(my DILD count in my signature are just accidental). So that whenever my WILD attempt fails, i still got DILD as a back up thus increasing more chances of having an LD.

Same here. I'm currently combining DEILD and DILD. Even if ADA doesn't get me lucid, it always at least makes my dreams more vivid and increases recall, meaning it's always worth it.

Looks like we have the same strategy. I am also trying to break an extremely long dry spell period.

Amazing. I read this last night and started practicing a couple hours before sleep. I had my first LD last night!!!!! I have only been researching LD and practicing for a week now. I think the key to helping me was the fact that I was just too excited and trying too hard before. Thank you!

I've been practicing ADA for the past days. I have a question though. How do you stay aware of the little details when you are speaking with someone or focusing on a task (i.e. studying)? I have no problem using my senses together when I'm walking by myself or driving, for example, but as soon as I start talking to someone I forget to notice the details around me.

Originally Posted by joseduc

I've been practicing ADA for the past days. I have a question though. How do you stay aware of the little details when you are speaking with someone or focusing on a task (i.e. studying)? I have no problem using my senses together when I'm walking by myself or driving, for example, but as soon as I start talking to someone I forget to notice the details around me.

It will get easier with practice, but it might be a good idea to pay attention to stuff like the tone of the other's voice, rather than details in your environment. The main point is that you stay aware, it's no problem to lose sight of your direct environment as long as you stay aware. Good luck!

Nope, gonna stop thinking about looking at other people's induction technique. I have my own way of doing it.

Originally Posted by Squaddle

Nope, gonna stop thinking about looking at other people's induction technique. I have my own way of doing it.

It's good to hear you've already found your way, could you please share it?

Had two LDs last night, after jumping back into the dream scene after 6+ months.

It was the same day I first read this thread, too.

Outstanding guide. Kudos.

I've given this a try but I'm finding it very hard to concentrate on everything. I just focus on every small detail, like colors, shadows, sounds, smells and the like, right?

Originally Posted by Frerk

I've given this a try but I'm finding it very hard to concentrate on everything. I just focus on every small detail, like colors, shadows, sounds, smells and the like, right?

Yeah, but don't lose the big picture. There is no need to look around trying to find details either. Just do everything you normally do, but be aware of all the details that are there. If you realize that you've been unaware for a while, don't let it demotivate you, just start being aware again.