We seem to be on the same wavelength. The only technique that's worked for me has been WILD. But, I've only been able to do it if I wake up in the late sleeping hours, like 6-8am, or if I take a daytime nap.

I keep a journal to help with recall, but it doesn't help me out otherwise.

Perhaps it's because of my experiences with hallucinogens, I'm able to recognize an altered state of consciousness. Actually, a few times in dreams I've done reality checks, but instead of thinking I was dreaming, I thought I was on a huge dose of mushrooms that brought me to this plane of awareness.

Thanks

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