Experts Advice Needed

[DreamOn77]

Hello DV members and fellow explorers of the self! I am a newcomer to DV as well as a beginner of the journey in mastering lucid dreams. Im quite aware there is no quick fix in attaining lucidity and its all about believing, determination, and persistence. I've had 2 dreams since I began my journey in which I have achieved lower levels of lucidity very briefly. I have adjusted my lifestyle to that of a lucid dreamers and am very determined to someday have regular lucid dreamers. So I ask those who are more experienced than I: What is the best advice you could give or some words of wisdom to a beginning stage dreamer? Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Oreo]

You should question your reality and ask if anything is logical often. They key to lucid dreaming is awareness, so you want to look for different ways to train yourself to be aware. Dream journal as much as you can to increase your recall and find dream signs. You also should not over think things or worry too much when practicing lucid dreaming. That's the most advice I can think to give to a beginner right now.

[gab]

Welcome to Dreamviews! The best advise would be not to lose your enthusiasm! Other than that, practice daytime awareness, RCs, mantras, keep a dream journal. Read as much as you can about lucid dreaming. You would be surprised, how well you will remember things from tutorials in a Lucid dream. Read posts to keep motivated and post your own questions and experiences. Have fun and Happy dreams

[DreamOn77]

Thanks for good tips! I know its not long now until I can stabilize my first dream.

[Robot_Butler]

I think the single best thing you can do is Wake Back To Bed (WBTB). It gives you a chance to set your intention in the early morning hours when your dreams are at their best.

[melanieb]

You have already received some great advice. One more tip: patience. Some people go ages without a lucid dream, but it's not something to get discouraged by. The world of dreaming is incredible. It's worth exploring, and you are already on the path. I'm curious what you have done to live the lifestyle of a lucid dreamer...perhaps you could share some of that. I've been going over a lot of the tutorials in the WIKI and I find the information carries over to my dreams in a major way. The more you read (as GAB said) and learn about lucid dreaming the more likely you are to find the awareness you're looking for. A beginners class just started if you would like to join. It really helps one get into the frame of mind and work on the basics. You can find it here: Intro Class for Beginners - Starting Now Read the Sign-up thread and stickied posts regarding lessons. It's a good class!

[DreamOn77]

In saying living the lifestyle I mean that I that I am constantly questioning/verifying my reality, occasionally supplementing and have tried almost every herb/supplement which is said to enhance dream recall/clarity, recording every detail of every dream I can remember every night, avoiding TV/computers before bed and reading instead to keep my left brain hemisphere active while I fall asleep, occasionally using binaural beats/isochronic tones and the REM Dreamer to aid in my attempts. I'm also a bodybuilder and eat only organic foods which I believe aid my journey for numerous reasons, but most notably because it increases blood circulation furthermore allowing more blood flow to my brain in the night time hours. Living an active lifestyle also allows me to ''feel'' my muscles relaxing more effectively when applying relaxation techniques before bed. I also medititate whenever possible and try to be mindful at all times. Also keeping my focus extroverted and studying my surroundings in the hope it will carry over into my dreams and assist in DILD. I am constantly reading and learning about lucid dreaming when I have spare time too. Thanks for refferring the class which I will be joining, and as far as the WBTB I have to practice that a LOT more then I do as I'm aware it increases your chances of becoming lucid by about 60 percent. I also have been doing my best to avoid alcohol and cigarettes/other substances which effect the REM cycle and dream recall.