Thread: Xanous' Workbook

Thanks CL. I need to finish that book myself. I only read half of it and then stopped.

BTW I just had lucid #99. It was actually 2 LDs in one dream but I think counting it as one is better in this case. I failed the Northern Lights TOTM and I may had made it snow but I can't remember that part clearly. The amazing part was that I actually WILD from a non lucid dream. How about that? HA!

This time I MADE myself do a full 30 min WBTB. I spent the time reading past LDs. I took a little coffee and went to SSILD. I was too awake after 15 min so I took 2MG melatonin and, for the hell of it, 200MG B6. I haven't had night time B6 in awhile so I threw that in for a little extra. I went back to SSILD and quickly fell asleep. The next thing I knew I was in SP.

Lucid #99 December TOTM fail - Dream Journals - Lucid Dreaming - Dream Views

Congratulations on lucid 98 and 99 Xanous. only one LD and you'll have 100
Your failed TOTEM attempte dream was very nice, doing a WILD in a dream must've been great, you'll get it next time

Awesome dream, man! Congratulations on the LD. Dang, son, you are climbing up on triple digits! You friggin machine!

Hmm, it seems that the very latest DJ entries once again don't let me comment (argh!!) so I'll just post my comments here.

Yeah, I agree that you almost certainly did the TotM in that first part. I know what you mean about wanting to be totally sure about the circumstances, though.

I found it really cool how in the non-lucid part of the dream you were feeling super-confident, thinking about having LDs 3 nights in a row. That confidence helps a ton with success, IMO, so it's cool that your subconscious served it up here.

The LD itself is great too. I love that sense of peace and exploration like what you described here. Are the dogwoods there in waking life as well or was that purely a construct of the LD? The details in this one were great... toes curling over the step when you prepared for take-off. I freaking love lucid dreaming.

Thanks too the both of you. I really hope lucid #100 is epic or meaning full!

Yeah CL I have been doing daytime affirmations to build my confidence. I agree that is big part of it.

My greatest lucid sense seems to be mostly physical. Most of my daytime sensory awareness is physical as I am usually busy working. This one was exceptionally physical though. I love all the little details that makes all seem so real!

And no those dogwoods do not exsist in my yard. It was a nice surprise.

It seems like the theme is pink the last two days. Interesting. Also someone at work made an odd comment at work about me being pink. Coincidence?

Congrats Xan! I'm excited about your 100th! I wonder what it'll be

I achieved my 100th lucid this morning.

Lucid #100 Toilet Dreamsign DILD - Dream Journals - Lucid Dreaming - Dream Views

I was hoping for something a way more epic but I had interruptions beyond my control. Still, this is my 4th night this week which is really awesome.

It seems a SMALL amount of coffee and melatonin at the end of my WBTB period is a really effective aid when used with SSILD. Sunday night I drank way too much coffee never got back to sleep. Monday night I drank less and took melatonin. I only had some lucid fragments. But Tuesday,Wednesday, and Friday nights were a total success. I took Thursday night with no real WBTB or aids. It's good to just rest.

Also this lucid reminded me why we keep dream journals and note dream signs! It's very important for DILD!

edit: testing edit

DAN DAN DALANDANNNNNN!!

:bananas:

Yayyyy happy 100th!!

Ah damn, banana, not bananas.

Congratulations Xanous! it's time for some
and paigy, you can edit posts by right clicking on the edit button. That worked for me so.....

Originally Posted by areyoume

Congratulations Xanous! it's time for some
and paigy, you can edit posts by right clicking on the edit button. That worked for me so.....

Holy crap you are right! It works for the other buttons like "reply with quote" as well! Thanks!

I had lucid #101 and #102 (both DILDs) last night and this morning.

Lucid #101 Penis Chop & #102 Flying With My Wife / TOTM Fail - Dream Journals - Lucid Dreaming - Dream Views

There's not really anything new to say but maybe a few things:

101 was pre-WBTB which is rare. I was actually scared lucid in that one. I was desperate for away out!

I'm still doing WBTB with coffee. This time I didn't feel the need for melatonin and the dream was longer and more vivid. I forgot to do SSILD this time. I just felt super confident that I would have a lucid dream and when to sleep.

102 was another Aurora Borealis failure but I got to go adventuring with my wife this time. Which was really cool. Also, I had issues flying so I pretended that she could fly with no problem and she pulled me up as a way to jump start myself. It was super effective.

December Goals:
TOTMs - Make it snow is first, Then Aurora Borealis or both at the same time!
Phasing
Element Control - Mostly fire
Speak to the dream AND get a coherent response.
10 LDs - 6 so far

The penis chopping dream is utterly hilarious. It's a good thing you became lucid. And then flying with the help of you wife. I'm sure you'll get the northern lights!
Keep on dreaming!

Pulled off both basic TOTMs Woot woot!
Lucid # 103 Jingle Bells in the Snow TOTM - Dream Journals - Lucid Dreaming - Dream Views

December Goals:
TOTMs - Make it snow is first, Then Aurora Borealis or both at the same time!
Phasing
Element Control - Mostly fire
Speak to the dream AND get a coherent response.
10 LDs - 7 so far

First off, congratulations on 100 lucid dreams!! You are running really hot right now! It's awesome that you've found a recipe that works so well for you... making time for a really serious WBTB and getting that perfect balance of technique/brain chemistry/attitude... the whole thing is working really well.

I can't comment on any of your Dream Journal entries, but I will say that I'm pleased that you didn't meet your "100 lucid dreams" milestone with the one where the Klingon was trying to chop off your weenie.

I love that you pulled off the TotM, too, but my favorite of these may be the #102 "fail" where you got to take your wife along with you. Those are just amazing. DCs of loved ones are just so intricately crafted. They're like your mental models of the people you care about and I find that they are unbelievably realistic and fun to have around. The best part was where you couldn't get your flying to work right and you made her pick you up. Love it!!

You are in a great phase right now, and all I can say is congratulations, and keep this up! You really have it dialed in.

Congrats Xanous! I love how you accomplished 2 tasks in one dream, but you had the wherewithal to remember a 3rd. That must mean your LDs are pretty long too.

CL: What if you tried clicking the "Go Advanced" button when replying to a DJ?

Originally Posted by OpheliaBlue

CL: What if you tried clicking the "Go Advanced" button when replying to a DJ?

Yeah, the crazy thing is that on most DJ entries, I don't even have a box to write comments in, a "Post Now" button or a "Go Advanced" button. Old DJ entries have them, some newer ones have them, but the vast majority have nothing. I've cried about this on the bug reports thread but haven't really ever gotten a clear idea of what the deal is (or if anyone else really experiences it besides me.)

"Go advanced" works great for normal posts, though. That's what I'm using to catch my mistakes before I screw everything up. Editing posts with right-click is a huge help, too. This DJ comments thing is a persistent problem, and I'm very, very rarely to leave a comment anywhere.

Like right now, for example, I'd be congratulating you on breaking your dry spell, and abusing every silly emoticon that I could find. Maybe throw in a party hat. But now I'm forced to do this in inappropriate places, like Xanous' workbook.

Speaking of which... Congratulations on breaking your dry spell!!

Ah ok, I see what you're saying. I will look into this, as I am having DJ banter withdrawals

Anddd, I'm done cluttering your workbook Xanous. SO now I gotta say something about you:

Xanous, Xanous, Xanous,
You're never ever heinous.
You lack boringness and grayness,
Kuz you're the opposite of plainness.

Originally Posted by OpheliaBlue

Ah ok, I see what you're saying. I will look into this, as I am having DJ banter withdrawals

Anddd, I'm done cluttering your workbook Xanous. SO now I gotta say something about you:

Xanous, Xanous, Xanous,
You're never ever heinous.
You lack boringness and grayness,
Kuz you're the opposite of plainness.

HA! I love it!

Congrats Xanous! I love how you accomplished 2 tasks in one dream, but you had the wherewithal to remember a 3rd. That must mean your LDs are pretty long too.

Thanks. Yeah it didn't feel all that long but, I guess if it was long enough to fit all that in, then it wasn't all that short.

First off, congratulations on 100 lucid dreams!! You are running really hot right now! It's awesome that you've found a recipe that works so well for you... making time for a really serious WBTB and getting that perfect balance of technique/brain chemistry/attitude... the whole thing is working really well.

Thank you. I am really stunned that I was lucid every night (except Thursday) for an whole week. I feel like I am cheating by using such an effective lucid aid but really, I guess I'm not. I mean if someone finds something that works then why not? I actually felt a little doubtful when I went to back to sleep this morning. I felt like there was no way I could keep getting lucid but I did. So I'll enjoy it as long as it last though I may need to take a few nights off soon. WBTB means loss of sleep time and usually I can't go back to sleep after a lucid until I post or record it and by then it's time to get ready for work.

Someone on DV once said she felt guilty for having a hot streak. I know what she means now. I know it can be frustrating when I get dry and struggle with lucidity and I see someone else is having tons of lucids. But it is also can be really motivating and I look at what they are doing right so I can step up my game a bit. I hope that it motivates others because I really don't post to brag but to help other learn if they read it. OK maybe a little bragging. I just hope I can keep it going or can stop/start when I want.

I can't comment on any of your Dream Journal entries, but I will say that I'm pleased that you didn't meet your "100 lucid dreams" milestone with the one where the Klingon was trying to chop off your weenie.

OMG no kidding. That one was the worst lucid ever!

I love that you pulled off the TotM, too, but my favorite of these may be the #102 "fail" where you got to take your wife along with you. Those are just amazing. DCs of loved ones are just so intricately crafted. They're like your mental models of the people you care about and I find that they are unbelievably realistic and fun to have around. The best part was where you couldn't get your flying to work right and you made her pick you up. Love it!!

You are in a great phase right now, and all I can say is congratulations, and keep this up! You really have it dialed in.

I know what you mean. That was a real breakthrough moment for me. My dream wife usually argues with me and tells me stuff like "I am wasting my time" or "this dreaming crap is unhealthy". But in real life she's not like that all. I don't know where it was coming from but I learned to just say "Well, you're not real. So bye". Anyway, it was really awesome I go to take her along and actually have her help me get over a mental block so I could fly. So, even-though I failed TOTM it was still a success that opened a door to a whole new experience. I know I kind of down-talked TOTM before, but really, these tasks are great way to stretch your mental boundaries and learn a lot of new and exciting things in the dream world.

I LOVE IT!

Originally Posted by CanisLucidus

Yeah, the crazy thing is that on most DJ entries, I don't even have a box to write comments in, a "Post Now" button or a "Go Advanced" button. Old DJ entries have them, some newer ones have them, but the vast majority have nothing. I've cried about this on the bug reports thread but haven't really ever gotten a clear idea of what the deal is (or if anyone else really experiences it besides me.)

"Go advanced" works great for normal posts, though. That's what I'm using to catch my mistakes before I screw everything up. Editing posts with right-click is a huge help, too. This DJ comments thing is a persistent problem, and I'm very, very rarely to leave a comment anywhere.

Like right now, for example, I'd be congratulating you on breaking your dry spell, and abusing every silly emoticon that I could find. Maybe throw in a party hat. But now I'm forced to do this in inappropriate places, like Xanous' workbook.

Speaking of which... Congratulations on breaking your dry spell!!

I have the same exact issue BTW.

December Goals:
TOTMs - Make it snow. Sing a carol. Aurora Borealis.
Phasing
Element Control - Mostly fire
Speak to the dream AND get a coherent response.
10 LDs - 8 so far
NEW Find and enter the TARDIS. Use it to travel.

What's the phasing goal about?

I know for a fact that was lucid pre WBTB but I can't really remember it. I suspect I found the TARDIS and ended up in my childhood with my father. All I can remember is just flashes images and emotions.

Didn't have a lucid after WBTB. I know why. I am super wore out from the constant WBTB and loss of sleep. Plus I went back to bed with the wrong mindset. I had no confidence and a lot of negative emotions and racing thoughts. That's what I get for reading workbooks instead of past LD's. hehehe. Oh well.

I think a break is in order until the weekend. No WBTB or aids. I'll just focus on recall as that seems to be a problem now.

Originally Posted by Booney

What's the phasing goal about?

I get trapped a lot in my LD's especially OBE style lucids. So I want to learn to past through doors and walls as an easy way to get outside.

I had a mostly blind DEILD chain this morning but the physical sensations were amazing.

Physical Sensations Lucid #105 - Dream Journals - Lucid Dreaming - Dream Views

December Goals:
TOTMs - Make it snow. Sing a carol. Aurora Borealis.
Phasing
Element Control - Mostly fire
Speak to the dream AND get a coherent response.
10 LDs - 9 so far
NEW* Find and enter the TARDIS. Use it to travel.