Thread: My introduction

Hello, I've been lurking these forums for a little while now. I've had a few short LDs recently (which is why I decided to join).

When I first found this site I was greatly intrigued, I recalled a moment in a dream from a few years ago where I wondered if I was actually dreaming. It wasn't until I awoke that I realised I actually was and I was quite puzzled.

What has amazed me the most thus far is hypnagogic imagery. I never knew I could do this and find it quite amazing, especially the creation of images at will. I can't do anything more than blurry cartoon characters mind you (ideal with their basic blocks of colour).

What can I do to improve HI? Concentrate less? I haven't had a successful WILD yet and I am eager to progress.


Oh, and my username isn't my own. It's from a book by Russell Hoban about dream sharing.

Welcome to Dream Views Peter. Hi is amazing is it not? Just let your mind wander and then fucus as it comes in. There is a tutorial on HI. here it is: http://www.dreamviews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17793

Good Luck!

hi, welcome to the board!
I find with HI it's best not to concentrate too hard at first, and then i find an image i work with, and i try and build a story around it in my head. I've come close to acheiving wild a few times in this way.
Also, try not to do it as soon as you've got into bed, your natural instinct is to fall asleep!
I find it best to try it in an afternoon nap..i've got closest then, but haven't yet been successful.