Thread: plmnko098's Workbook

Sleep – 9:53pm
Wake up – 2:20am
Finial wake up – 6:30am
WBTB – 3:25am-4:00am

WILD attempt

I failed. I got to the stage where I couldn't feel my body and shapes started to appear but I can’t hold that feeling for long and it soon disappears. I really tried last night to stay calm when WILDing. However it didn't seem to make much of a difference. I can't seem to get past that point in WILDing.

My blisters don’t bother me when sleeping so there not a problem anymore. I think now when I wake up writing in my dream journal has become a habit so it just start doing it without thinking which helps on the mornings I really don't feel like doing anything. The waking journal has definitely helped me improve my dream recall. Thanks Xanous for suggesting it to me.

I didn't think I would stick with this when I first started out. I always tend to start trying something new but end up dropping it after about a week. But this class has helped me stay motivated.

Originally Posted by plmnko098

I failed. I got to the stage where I couldn't feel my body and shapes started to appear but I can’t hold that feeling for long and it soon disappears. I really tried last night to stay calm when WILDing. However it didn't seem to make much of a difference. I can't seem to get past that point in WILDing.

That's okay, WILD can be an intricate technique to get the feel for. You'll definitely get there if you keep at it.

It takes a while to cultivate the will and ability to let everything go, maintain that self-awareness, and just let yourself relax while your body takes you under. It sounds like you're doing this already, but try to give your physical body no real thought at all. Your awareness is all that matters. If you can keep your grip on it but not so tightly that you keep yourself awake, you're doing it right.

This took me quite a while to learn but it did come eventually. It will require patience, though, so I'd suggest continuing strong awareness practices during the day and leave the door open for a DILD while you master the feel of WILD. The only thing that can stop you from getting there is running out of patience, so giving yourself the opportunity to have occasional DILDs may give you some pleasant surprises that can help sustain your interest.

Originally Posted by plmnko098

I didn't think I would stick with this when I first started out. I always tend to start trying something new but end up dropping it after about a week. But this class has helped me stay motivated.

I'm really glad to hear that. This class does the same thing for me and I'm really grateful for it. Your motivation will be key for you.

If you stick with your practices, you will have results. Time and diligence are the most important ingredients for a successful lucid dreaming practice. Never, ever underestimate the importance of showing up and putting in the effort -- it's the most crucial piece of all.

The dream recall completely went last night. I didn't remember a single thing from any dream I had.

I tried a WILD again last night but still didn't get any further then before.

Originally Posted by CanisLucidus

That's okay, WILD can be an intricate technique to get the feel for. You'll definitely get there if you keep at it.

It takes a while to cultivate the will and ability to let everything go, maintain that self-awareness, and just let yourself relax while your body takes you under. It sounds like you're doing this already, but try to give your physical body no real thought at all. Your awareness is all that matters. If you can keep your grip on it but not so tightly that you keep yourself awake, you're doing it right.

I am just about to go to sleep right now so when I wake to do a WILD I will keep this in mind. Hopefully I will have more success then I have had.

I have been letting my awareness practice through out the day slip for the past couple of days. I have been quite busy and it has just slipped my mind. I really need to get back into doing it again.