Hello everyone. First I would like to start off by introducing myself. My name is Stephen, and I have been recently educated with Lucid Dreaming. Ever since I first heard about it, I couldn't stop reading up on it and taking in pretty much everything I could. It has only been a few weeks since I really took off. So I'm trying to find out everything that I can, and I thought talking to other people on the subject would be a great help. I am already reading several books, internet articles, youtube videos, just about everything I can. I just find it so interesting. I have recently started to keep a dream journal, in which I am recording my dreams with a tape recorder and later writing them down in a notebook. I also have a dream dictionary in which I can interpret my dreams, although I find that to be rather difficult as many things can mean many different things.. I have had about 4 Lucid dreams since I have started reading on it. Although they never did last very long. What I really want to try is the WILD method or Wake Induced Lucid Dreaming. I have tried a few times on deeply relaxing and trying to stay aware. I can never get to the point of the hypnagogic state. I start to feel really heavy and very relaxed but I cant get past that part. I know it will take lots of practice and I intent to keep trying. I also have some fear of the sleep paralysis as well. I know its normal but, I know it can still be frightening. What is a good way to get past that fear? Any good tips to share? Any good experiences to share?

Thanks for reading..

Stephen