Thread: RC-1 Zebrah

RC-1*

Welcome to RC-1 or introduction to reality checking. I am your professor zebrah. Over the next few weeks we will go in depth with reality checking and awareness. If you haven't already make sure to read the syllabus! In the syllabus I go over class format, office hours, rules, and more.*

My goal is to get everyone started with reality checking and becoming more aware, which is a reality check itself.

First off some terminology:

RC = reality check
Pinch your nose = when I say this I mean the act of reality checking not just nose pinching
DILD = Dream Initiated Lucid Dream
lucid = this basicly means you are aware
DJ = Dream Journal*

What is a reality check? Well a reality check is something you proform to ensure you are awake. If you do this in a dream you can become lucid. This is called a DILD.

Why the DILD? The DILD technique does not mess up your sleep schedual. It can also be used with other techniques. There are other forms of DILD but I am focusing on RC and awareness.

Also consider keeping a DJ. I know that is in my requirements but how hard is it to lie? Most people cannot DILD without one. Sure it may sound stupid but trust me, lucid dreaming is far from stupid. It's one of the most fun things you can do. While awake or asleep.

Check out the DJ feature on this website. It works quite well and keeps you on track. If you are just starting lucid dreaming make sure to write everything down. No matter how short or weird. Of course you don't need to post your dreams on this site.

Ok one final thing before it is time to learn. This is my first time teaching and I encourage all of you to either PM me suggestions or comments. Or post a review in the comment box. I will be using these reviews in a "Teacher's page" to give students a better idea of who I am.

Time to learn

Starting out: In my opinion this is the hardest part of reality checking. You will most likely go through half the day not even remembering to pinch your nose. Some people like to RC every time they; See a red car, go through a door way, the phone rings. I would encourage everyone to come up with a few "triggers" for helping you RC during the day.*

Another good thing to look for are dream signs. These are things that appear consistently in your dreams. Go back and read your dream journal and find consistent themes. Write them down and RC when you see them.*

For today your homework is to:

Pick several RCs to do
Pick 1-3 RC triggers
Try to find some dream signs

Post these in a thread in student workbooks. Title it*

RC-1 (your name)
RC-1 zebrah <--- example

All your homework will be kept here.

I am going camping so this will need to do for now. I will be back Friday night so do not panic. This is the hardest time for reality checking because you need to make it a habit.*
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You can always drop by my office type

/join #DVAzebrah B&W

exactly as it appears. Drop by the IRC any time you want and I might be there. I am there frequently so chances are high.

I will post actual class times in the IRC when I get back. Most of the material will be posted here and discussed in class.*

And all chat logs will be posted in the syllabus.