Thread: 501's Workbook

I also think that it is possible that after putting so much time and effort into the LD experience it wasn't all that it was cracked up to be for me, also it is still pretty difficult for me to actually achieve lucidity. I guess I figured it would be alot easier after so much trying. I always thought it would just come to me and I would have this downpat with minimal effort, instead it almost seemed at times that the harder I tried the less likely it was to happen. While I still think it is one of the most profound experiences you can have, I have also been focusing my efforts in other places.

I am going to give it a good go this weekend again and see if I can reenergize my efforts with a good long lucid dream.

Hey 501! Good to see you! I know what you mean about hoping for things to get easier later on. Well, they do get easier, but it's important not to lose that momentum, at least not for too long. There have been months where I have been doing the most practices and those months were truly fantastic. And after achieving such great results, I would think, I've finally achieved it! At that time also developed some theories about residual lds (the more you ld, the more unintended lds you get) and that is correct. But drop all the practices and the lds go down as well. So, it's up to oneself to set some sort of minimum level and if one sees lds are starting to fall below that level, then it's a good idea to step up the practices again. This means that we can allow for some retreat, as naturally it's impossible to keep the practices at high rate all the time, but if taking a break then doing some maintenance. Pretty much as one would do with sports.

You mentioned focusing on other places, I hope your activites with regards to those have been enjoyable too.

At any rate, I think you have actually had quite a success with the induction and with renewed passion, you will get back on track with the lds. Looking forward to reading about your Halloween adventures.