Thread: New w/ a quick question

So, I've had dreams where I was aware I was dreaming and dreams where I could control what was going on, but never really at the same time. I read about lucid dreaming and decided that the next time I realized I was dreaming, I'd get control and do stuff. Must have been a couple of weeks later when I had a dream that I was getting married, but there was no groom. I figured I was probably dreaming and confirmed it through a RC. So, as I was leaving I changed my clothes from a wedding dress to shorts and a t-shirt just by willing it. But the dream started fading, and I didn't remember to spin, so I just gave up. First question- Is that a good start for a beginning lucid dreamer?

The next night, after becoming thoroughly excited about lucid dreaming and deciding to actually do stuff to get better, I had a dream where I got in a fender-bender, and I suspected it was a dream. However, I did a couple of RCs that all passed, so I figured I was actually awake. When I really woke up, I was kicking myself. Second question- How do I make sure reality checks give me the true answer? I've been practicing them throughout the day... is it just something that becomes easier through experience?

Anyway, thanks for the help- I'm looking forward to having a lasting lucid dream soon.

Hey there, and welcome to the forums!

Yes, I'd say that's a pretty good base, you can always build up! Becoming aware that you are dreaming is often hard enough for people, and once they find themselves awake in a dream it is often hard to gain any control whatsoever! So I'd say willing your clothes to change is a pretty good one. I would also bet that you willed away the whole idea of the wedding and such, since you said you were leaving and decided to change your clothes, so you see, you may have had even more control than you think! There is a whole forum dedicated to dream control, I suggest you check it out, it's a real stockpile of information on the topic!

Good Luck, and feel free to contact me.

Originally posted by Khadrane
Second question- How do I make sure reality checks give me the true answer?

I would suggest trying some different RCs. Everyone has their preferences, and a good RC should always work. Also, try to really expect them to show you are dreaming, then they are more likely to.

Hi there and welcome to the forums

1: I would suggest you start out by not controlling your dreams for a while. I find that not controlling brings more stability. If you think thats boring just go out and explore, or examine stuff in your dreams There is lots to do, you can always control later when your dreams become more stable as you go ^_~

2: I think the perfect reality check are your surroundings themselves. Not one particular thing like a clock..but just, everything. Ask yourself is everything makes sense, and if everything you are doing makes sense. And ask yourself sometimes how you got here and what happened before you got there. Just general awareness, that might help

You'll get there Good luck on your LDing career.