Almost there!!

[Malkav]

Geez, so close and alas so far!! In my first dream last night, i got so damn close to lucidity! the only reason that i didn't got there was....well....it's kinda complicated, so i'll better brief you in: after a bunch of really weird (but possible) events, i was in a room and then i remembered to do the usual RC, but i couldn't find anything to read and double check, or a mirror or something, the only thing i found was a big old clock (not a digital one though) and when i was reaching it.....PAF! my radio alarm just started to sound!! it can be!! i'll be posting that and other of my dreams in my journal, coming soon my friends.... nice dreams!

[Clairity]

Malkav, I HATE when this happens! But now that you know it's possible.. lucidity is right around the corner! p.s.. Try the "nose pinch" reality check (pinch your nose shut and, if you can still breath, you're dreaming). I like this reality check cuz you always have your nose with you and it's never failed me!

[Rakkantekimusouka]

The nose pinch is very good, also I just read about another technique involving one of your own appendages that you might find useful. Originally posted by jellybot During the day periodically look at your hand. At first just look at it as a whole. Then focus in and bring the detail of your hand into focus. Look at the wrinkles in your skin, make out the fine details of your finger prints. Now slowly bring your focus up from your hand into your surroundings. Do this a couple times a day to build the routine firmly into your subconscience. Before you go to sleep at night think about your hand(insert lewd joke here) and visualize yourself looking at your hand. If the technique is working properly and you realize you are dreaming, look at your hand and try to render the detail in it. This will bring you out of your subconscience mind and into your waking self. When you first look at your hand it will appear as a blob, but as you look closer you will see more and more detail and even color. When you have rendered as much detail as possible SLOWLY look up into the dreamscape. You have to do this slowly so that you don't snap back into the dream world and your subconscience. If you do start slipping back look down at your hand and repeat the technique. You should now be fully aware inside your dream.

[nina]

Hey there...yeah next time instead of trying to search around your dreamscape for something to do a reality check on, use your own hand. But not in the way that Rakka said. Try to stick your finger through your palm. It's easy...and really weird. I've found that even when I do this when I am already lucid it increases the lucidity ALOT. It's a shame you never made it lucid, but you were soooo close. Frustrating I KNOW! You'll get it next time!! ps - Also, as a second reality check, I suggest doing the nose pinch...or simply just try to float. But don't waste your time looking for a book or a clock.

[Malkav]

thanks you all....been trying the RC's that you've recommended me, and i'm getting closer each time!!