Thread: U think this is normal ?

Are you performing RC (reality checks) during the day? If so, don't get into the habit of doing them out of routine or doing them absentmindedly. I suggest becoming skeptical and more aware of your surroundings. I perform probably three or four reality checks each day only, but I am extremely aware of my surroundings. I smell everything, look at everything to see if things look wierd or distorted...

Usually my lucid dreams now are induced not from reality checks, but just from being aware enough. I've learned to distinguish my dream world(s) from what the waking world looks like. It gets easier with practice.

As well as this, you can repeat mantras (ex. "I will dream and realize I am dreaming") as you fall asleep. Try not to let your mind wander, and try to make the last thing you think about be the mantra. Simply reading about lucid dreaming and talking on/reading these forums help too. And, finally, drinking a cup of apple juice an hour or so before bed really helps some people, including me. I remembered 4 dreams and had 2 lucids the night I drank it; apparently it has hormones or something in it that aids in dream vividness and formation.

I hope that helps! Just keep thinking that you WILL lucid dream and that you WILL do it sooner or later. :3