Thread: Tenacious' Workbook

Small update here.

Not much has been happening, just recalling my Dreams and working on ADA and MILDing before bed and during WBTB's. I have noticed though, that recently, when I dream, I get the feeling that something isn't right, like I'm on the verge of realizing that it's a dream. It's a strange feeling that I can't really describe, it feels like I'm an inch away from becoming Lucid. I guess that's progress, just got to go that extra inch.

Originally Posted by Tenacious

Not much has been happening, just recalling my Dreams and working on ADA and MILDing before bed and during WBTB's. I have noticed though, that recently, when I dream, I get the feeling that something isn't right, like I'm on the verge of realizing that it's a dream. It's a strange feeling that I can't really describe, it feels like I'm an inch away from becoming Lucid. I guess that's progress, just got to go that extra inch.

Sounds good, Tenacious! I like what I'm hearing in this update. The fact that you get that feeling and get so close means that you just need the slightest push to tip you over into lucidity. Your hard work is clearly paying off.

IMO, you're already off on the right foot by talking about it in your workbook. I'd suggest keeping that feeling firmly in your mind, reviewing the situations that led to the feeling and thinking to yourself, "You know, I really should have known it was a dream at that point." Don't beat yourself up, of course, but just give your mind that gentle correction and resolve to remember that any given moment may be nothing more than a dream.

And if you find yourself feeling that similar sensation in waking life, give yourself a little bit of a jolt and really question your reality. Truly ask yourself "is this all a dream?" and then demand proof that you're experiencing waking reality. Give the question a sense of suddenness and urgency so that you get that strong kick of prospective memory when you need it most. During this time, really make sure that you and the world around you all make sense, that you remember how you got there.

I think that if you do all of that, you will get that last lousy inch that you need to hit another LD! I'm excited for you... let us know how things go!