I'd like to discuss, and hopefully wrap up the theory as to why SSILD works. As was said in CosmicIron's SSILD thread,(It got more discussion, but not enough.) it is not known why this works. I figure that if we were to learn why, we could perhaps make better use of it. Here is what the thread says:
Theory

We do not know why exactly SSILD works. One user pointed out that the method shares some resemblance with the self-hypnosis method introduced by Betty Erickson, wife of the late Dr. Milton H. Erickson. Another theory is that by repeated stimulation of the various senses in a trance-like state, we incubate our mind and body into the right condition suited for entering a DILD, WILD, or OBE.
The last sentence really piques my curiosity. I do not have any theories, But i'd like to eventually know why this works. If you want to get to the other thread by CosmicIron, here you go: http://www.dreamviews.com/induction-...eam-ssild.html
He also has an updated version in his thread. So. Any ideas?