Performing RCs during the day is obviously a positive way to improve your chances of having an LD. But, who actually triggers an LD from doing an RC?

Just about every time I have an LD it's because I guess I thought about LDing and then performed an RC just out of curiosity, but it wasn't the RC that triggered my awareness to the dream.

I think that RCing is simply a way to remind yourself to be aware of the possiblilty you are dreaming.

Anyone else find this to be the case? (or not the case?)