Thread: What (if any) technology are you using to enhance your LD experience?

OK...I was anxious to obtain the text so I got it as an e-book. I also read your thread on DEILD. Sounds so enticing as a technique, but my ability to even lightly wake enough to have the thought to perform the DEILD would probably be enough to set my mind to thinking about a myriad of work and family related things - and consequent failure. Still, I'll give it every chance. Oh, if I could only quell my busy mind!!!!

Originally Posted by DoubleHelix

Oh, if I could only quell my busy mind!!!!

It just takes practice and summoning the will to do it. Make an affirmative decision NOT to keep following those temping thought chains. After all, your lucid dream is awaiting you right there on the other side of the sleep boundary, all you have to do to get there is continually release the mental and physical tension. On every exhale, you're getting more and more relaxed, etc.

Originally Posted by DoubleHelix

OK...I was anxious to obtain the text so I got it as an e-book. I also read your thread on DEILD. Sounds so enticing as a technique, but my ability to even lightly wake enough to have the thought to perform the DEILD would probably be enough to set my mind to thinking about a myriad of work and family related things - and consequent failure. Still, I'll give it every chance. Oh, if I could only quell my busy mind!!!!

This is where a daily meditation practise REALLY helps!!! Just 20 mins practise each day will do wonders. DoubleHelix, you seem like a learned and intelligent mature man so please take the following advice on board

The DEILD technique is a much more reliable way to lucidity in the long term as once mastered, you can gain many lucids each night. Also when you do eventually become lucid you will be able to reenter the dream when you wake up

As for the phase, i too started reading it online but then bought the 'real world' copy and have read it several times

You can rewire your brain to make DEILD work effectively at any age.

Google 'Mindfulness in plain English' which is a great book teaching basic meditation

Ezzo