How Should A Beginner Like I, Begin Lucid Dreaming?

**Supentaro** · 05-17-2008 01:01 AM

Indeed How Should I Start My Journey Of Lucid Dreaming I've Had 5 Before I've Realized That This Was Common Enough That Others Practiced It. Each Of The 5 Of My LD's Were Started By Common Sleep And All Ended In Me Dying In Some Freak Way. So I Want To Know How To LD By Choice And Control It.

**QwinsepiaSquared** · 05-17-2008 01:37 AM

Welcome!

Start out by reading some of the tutorials here, like this one. Then you can read up on some of the techniques: MILD, VILD, or WILD (harder). You may find that rubbing your hands, touching an object, or shouting "increase lucidity" in your dream help you gain control.

The most important part is to stay motivated and remember that it may be awhile before you start having vivid lucid dreams. It's like any other skill in life, you need to practice. Good luck!

**Trapped** · 05-17-2008 04:52 AM

well while WILDs may be harder i'd say its worth the extra effort if u can get it down but i started with DILDs by doing reality checks using a wristwatch with an hourly chime

**Supentaro** · 05-17-2008 05:18 AM

In All Of The Dreams I Can Recall Of Any Rare Lucid Dreams I Only Wake Up After Or Right Before I Die Or Get Injured Or If Something Shocking Happens Like Me Seeing A Relative Being Hurt.
What Does This Mean? Is It Some Sort Of Dream Sign?

**QwinsepiaSquared** · 05-17-2008 02:40 PM

They could just be nightmares, caused from stress, previous tramatic events, etc.

**Supentaro** · 05-17-2008 04:46 PM

A Lot Of Times I'll Stare Up At The Celling Fan Or Another Object And Enter A Dream But I Still Stay Awake And I Can Control It In Some Manner But Not Entirely, Is This A WILD?

**Supentaro** · 05-17-2008 06:00 PM

If You Look At My Dream Journal You Can See What Goes Through My Head At Night. I Think It's Weird But Maybe Someone Can Tell Me What Kind Of LD'er I Am By Looking At It. FEEL FREE TOO LOOK AND COMMENT!

**shrimpster** · 05-17-2008 10:14 PM

Try WILDing (I havent been able to do yet but got plenty of HI)

or DEILDing which i found really effective this morning after a dream, but unfortunately when i re-entered a dream i wasn't in SP and woke up as soon as I moved

**shrimpster** · 05-17-2008 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by Supentaro

A Lot Of Times I'll Stare Up At The Celling Fan Or Another Object And Enter A Dream But I Still Stay Awake And I Can Control It In Some Manner But Not Entirely, Is This A WILD?

this DOES sound like a WILD(or maybe an alternative to FILD or a similar method)
so I personally would call it a WILD if you are going directly from a waking state to a dream state with no loss of awareness

**Caradon** · 05-18-2008 01:10 AM

Welcome to Dream Views!

Being about to be killed in a dream is a great dreamsign. I used to get Lucid that way all the time.

The best thing you can do, is to keep questioning your reality throughout your daily routine. Keep the thought that you could be dreaming right now on the front of your mind constantly. It's just a matter of time before you think about it in your dream.

Remember to do many reality checks as well. That way, when the idea comes to you in a dream, you will remember to do an RC If your not already Lucid.

**Supentaro** · 05-18-2008 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by Caradon

Welcome to Dream Views!

Being about to be killed in a dream is a great dreamsign. I used to get Lucid that way all the time.

The best thing you can do, is to keep questioning your reality throughout your daily routine. Keep the thought that you could be dreaming right now on the front of your mind constantly. It's just a matter of time before you think about it in your dream.

Remember to do many reality checks as well. That way, when the idea comes to you in a dream, you will remember to do an RC If your not already Lucid.

Wow I Guess That Makes Sense, But Does That Mean I'm A Natural Since I've Been Going Lucid Since 6? Then Again I Guess Not...Because I Wasn't Really Controlling It. If You Need Examples Just Go To That Dream Journal I Made.

**Caradon** · 05-18-2008 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Supentaro

Wow I Guess That Makes Sense, But Does That Mean I'm A Natural Since I've Been Going Lucid Since 6? Then Again I Guess Not...Because I Wasn't Really Controlling It. If You Need Examples Just Go To That Dream Journal I Made.

Yeah, I'd say you have at least some natural ability then. I have always really been into my dreams. But I never had a Lucid until I decided I was going to know I was dreaming.

I did that sometime in my teens. I'll try to get to your journal one of these days soon.

**Supentaro** · 05-18-2008 04:51 AM

Originally Posted by Caradon

Yeah, I'd say you have at least some natural ability then. I have always really been into my dreams. But I never had a Lucid until I decided I was going to know I was dreaming.

I did that sometime in my teens. I'll try to get to your journal one of these days soon.

Hay I Found Out You Read My DJ Weird Huh? I Don't Know Why But The Only Dreams I Remember Are Dark And Scary But The Thing That Sucks Apart From It Being Dark And Scary Is That They Always End Prematurely. I Love Lucid Dreams Because They Make Me Feel Smart And Strong I'm Sorry If That Sounds Stupid But It's So Mysterious Thats Why I'm So Drawn To It. How Do You Prolong Your Lucidity?

**Caradon** · 05-18-2008 05:15 AM

Originally Posted by Supentaro

Hay I Found Out You Read My DJ Weird Huh? I Don't Know Why But The Only Dreams I Remember Are Dark And Scary But The Thing That Sucks Apart From It Being Dark And Scary Is That They Always End Prematurely. I Love Lucid Dreams Because They Make Me Feel Smart And Strong I'm Sorry If That Sounds Stupid But It's So Mysterious Thats Why I'm So Drawn To It. How Do You Prolong Your Lucidity?

Yeah I saw your journal there and I had an extra moment so I checked it out.

Probably the reason you remember the scary ones better, is because of the intensity of the dream.

I know what you mean, I love that feeling you get in a Lucid.

For me, the best way to prolong a Lucid Dream is to not think about waking up at all. Usually once I start worrying about waking up it happens.

That's part of why I stopped doing the tasks of the month for a while. Because as soon as I remember to do the task, I immediately worry about if I will wake up before completing it. So I'm just doing my own tasks in my own time for the moment. just focusing on having some fun.

**Supentaro** · 05-18-2008 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Caradon

Yeah I saw your journal there and I had an extra moment so I checked it out.

Probably the reason you remember the scary ones better, is because of the intensity of the dream.

I know what you mean, I love that feeling you get in a Lucid.

For me, the best way to prolong a Lucid Dream is to not think about waking up at all. Usually once I start worrying about waking up it happens.

That's part of why I stopped doing the tasks of the month for a while. Because as soon as I remember to do the task, I immediately worry about if I will wake up before completing it. So I'm just doing my own tasks in my own time for the moment. just focusing on having some fun.

Hay Now That I'm Keeping A DJ I'm Finding Myself Remembering Dreams From Longer Points And Not Just Little Parts Like The One I Posted In My DJ Today That Was A Longy

**Supentaro** · 05-19-2008 01:26 AM

I'll Have Nothing To Do, And I'll Just Lay On My Bed And Stare Up To The Celling And Without Warning I'll Just Like Phase Out, Not Sleep Just Phase Out (Or Zone Out If You Like) And I'll Have Like AN Extreme Day Dream Where I Know I Can Wake Up And Move Around And I Have Control Over The Day Dream Is This A Type Of Lucid?

**Caradon** · 05-19-2008 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Supentaro

Hay Now That I'm Keeping A DJ I'm Finding Myself Remembering Dreams From Longer Points And Not Just Little Parts Like The One I Posted In My DJ Today That Was A Longy

Yeah that's exactly how it works. when you work at it the fragments turn into full dreams. Congratulations!

Originally Posted by Supentaro

I'll Have Nothing To Do, And I'll Just Lay On My Bed And Stare Up To The Celling And Without Warning I'll Just Like Phase Out, Not Sleep Just Phase Out (Or Zone Out If You Like) And I'll Have Like AN Extreme Day Dream Where I Know I Can Wake Up And Move Around And I Have Control Over The Day Dream Is This A Type Of Lucid?

Well I've not experienced this myself. But I guess if you were in a dream like state, and were aware of it. I guess it sort of was like a Lucid Dream.

But A true Lucid would be while your actually asleep. It's hard to say because I didn't experience it. "Shrugs shoulders"

**Robot_Butler** · 05-19-2008 09:55 PM

Sounds like you are on your way, Supentaro. Have you checked out the tutorials section?
http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...splay.php?f=25
It sounds like you have some good dream signs identified, and have your own tricks for entering a WILD.

I'll check out your dream journal.

Is it inappropriate for me to ask why the first letter of each word is capitalized in your posts? Are you typing on a weird device or something? I don't really care, just curious.

**Supentaro** · 05-20-2008 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by Caradon

Yeah that's exactly how it works. when you work at it the fragments turn into full dreams. Congratulations!

Well I've not experienced this myself. But I guess if you were in a dream like state, and were aware of it. I guess it sort of was like a Lucid Dream.

But A true Lucid would be while your actually asleep. It's hard to say because I didn't experience it. "Shrugs shoulders"

1. Why Thank you I'm Quite Surprised If I Do Say So Myself!

2. & 3.Yeah It's Sorta Like A Daydream But You Just Let Your Self Go

Originally Posted by Robot_Butler

Sounds like you are on your way, Supentaro. Have you checked out the tutorials section?
http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...splay.php?f=25
It sounds like you have some good dream signs identified, and have your own tricks for entering a WILD.

I'll check out your dream journal.

Is it inappropriate for me to ask why the first letter of each word is capitalized in your posts? Are you typing on a weird device or something? I don't really care, just curious.

1. Yep I Guess I Do Have Some Tricks To That!

2. Thank You I Don't Think You'll Be Ashamed You Did!

3. No It's Not Inappropriate In Fact People Do Ask Me, Typing CAPS For The First Letters Just Makes Me Comfortable, Makes It Look Uniform, But If It's Pulling At Your Nerves I'll Stop

**ninja9578** · 05-20-2008 05:11 AM

Do you always type by capitalizing the first letter of every word?

to DV.

**Robot_Butler** · 05-20-2008 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Supentaro

1. Why Thank you I'm Quite Surprised If I Do Say
3. No It's Not Inappropriate In Fact People Do Ask Me, Typing CAPS For The First Letters Just Makes Me Comfortable, Makes It Look Uniform, But If It's Pulling At Your Nerves I'll Stop

It doesn't bother me, I was just curious. I was imagining you using some handwriting recognition, translator, or voice to text device. I get these fantastic ideas sometimes

**Supentaro** · 05-21-2008 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by ninja9578

Do you always type by capitalizing the first letter of every word?

to DV.

Yea, Unless I'm Writing A Book Or And Article

**Supentaro** · 05-28-2008 03:31 AM

Sorry I Haven't Written In So Long, I've Been Working Around My House And I've Gone To Bed In 3 Hour Increments Every Night And I Finally Got A Good Nights Sleep Last Night. In Conclusion I'll Start Filling My Journal And Thread.

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