just wondering:

[bob_the third]

- if one WILDS / FILDS, do they still need to keep a dream journal or do RCs? just wondering...

[ThePhobiaViewed]

Keeping a dream journal helps with recall and i fun to look over so yeah it definitely still helps. Doing RCs allows you to still have DILDs and also to regain lucidity if you lose it after a WILD. I would say doing things like those will also keep you thinking about dreaming and that will help in your quest for more lds

[bob_the third]

hmm so it is possible to WILD/FILD without RCs and journal. i understand the benefits of RCs and the dream journal, i just feel that i can pull off a WILD if i did it after WBTB easier than waiting for a DILD. i almost got it once then stopped for a while cuz of exams and holidays (lots goin on then) and now im sick so i cant be comfortable enough to WILD but wen i get better i shud see som progress. thnx for the incite!

[Zimmerman]

You don't necessarily need a dream journal to get lucid, but it helps so much in so many areas of dreaming that it really isn't a bad idea to have one... and unless your conditions really aren't ideal for keeping one (for instance, too busy to ever get a good night's sleep) why not put some effort into keeping one? Really commiting to keeping a dream journal has personally been the greatest choice I've made as far as normal or lucid dreams go. But of course I can't speak for all

[ThePhobiaViewed]

i understand the benefits of RCs and the dream journal, i just feel that i can pull off a WILD if i did it after WBTB easier than waiting for a DILD. Doesn't hurt to try for both at the same time though.

[bob_the third]

oh i didnt say i dont keep a dream journal! i have one just recently i have stopped cuz i got sick i didnt really feel like it. But! b4 i had the journal i remembered no dreams, wen i started i got up to 2 dreams a night! and i was just starting to RC som more, but i got really busy (and sik) so i stoped as of recently and my dream recall went away. ofcourse il do both a t the same time...but wen i get better...

[ThePhobiaViewed]

I just had my 15th lucid dream last night, all have been DILDs, I barely do any reality checks and I only keep a journal for lds and the occasional awesome nonlucid dream. I'm sure if you start trying to WILD that will be enough to also give you some DILDs. Also some people get really stressed out about trying to ld, i feel its something that you focus on when you want to and when you arent interested for a little while that doesn't matter. Good luck with it and that giant smiley avatar is cool.

[bob_the third]

i agree fully, still gonna keep a journal, gets me some cool dreams even if not lucid... il get there. and thnx, i made the smiley with flash and photoshop

[StephenT]

You don't necessarily need a dream journal to get lucid, but it helps so much in so many areas of dreaming that it really isn't a bad idea to have one... and unless your conditions really aren't ideal for keeping one (for instance, too busy to ever get a good night's sleep) why not put some effort into keeping one? Really commiting to keeping a dream journal has personally been the greatest choice I've made as far as normal or lucid dreams go. But of course I can't speak for all Hey... you're name is Dylan's real last name... and that's his picture in your avatar... and that's Jimi's quote... I love you. For third, don't be lazy.