Quote Originally Posted by Origami View Post
I have tried both at a certain level, without much success. I started out Knowing and telling myself that I will Lucid, but of course, no dice. I then went on to WILD, but I only ever got as far as S.P. No hallucinations, no auditory or tactile stuff either. Best I ever got was a rushing in my ears, and the very real feeling that I was being pushed off my bed at my waist by some force, but of course, was just lying flat on my bed.

I think I will try the sub messages tonight again, while I am lying still, doing a WILD. I also forgot to mention that I do R.C.s during the day, only really started 2 days ago, but I'm doing them as often as I can. I seem to remember to do them everytime I think of a clock, or see my hands.
Just because you aren't getting that many hallucinations, it doesn't mean you're not in SP. Some people simply lie down for a while, then feel a sudden "shift" in their awareness or surroundings. That's when they get up to explore the dream. If you're in SP and aren't sure if it's over (and if you're in a dream) yet, expect a dream character to walk by you and pull you out of bed. Imagine the feeling you'll get when they do this - gravity working against them trying to lift you up, imagine what their footsteps will sound like. Imagine their voice, saying something like "come on, it's time to get up". If it works and someone does come by, you're dreaming. If not, just keep with it!

Also, remember that reality checks can work, but only if you use them in the right way - don't just go through the motions. Be skeptical as to whether you're awake or not. Reality feels real so we don't question it, but so do dreams - they also feel real, yet we don't question them. What's up with that? If one gets into the habit of really being aware and questioning things when they're awake, backed up by a reality check or two, it'll generate awareness (and lucidity) within their dreams!