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It entirely depends on the way in which you aproach journalling. The idea is that by constantly recording and interpreting what you remember, you become familiar withthe way in which your unconscious constructs your dreams - in effect, you'll become aware of the semiotics and be more likely to recognise that you're dreaming within the dream.
Of course, none of that is helpful if you can't remember your dreams. How much sleep do you get each night? The average person has their longest phase of REM sleep just before they naturally awake at the end of a full eight hours (it varies a bit from person to person). This lasts up to 45 minutes, so it is most likely that you'd remember something after an uninterrupted night's sleep. Alternatively, you could try setting your alarm for a few hours after you go to sleep (experimenting wih the times) and you might catch yourself in the first REM phase.
How much intent are you focusing on this? It may be that you're trying too hard. Our unconsious likes it if we're playful with our intent, rather than gritted-teeth, shit a brick, Glengarry/Glenross style focussed. You might have more success if you ease off the reigns.
I hope this is helpful. There's other techniques you can try - I'll post again when I'm not trying to order books at lunchtime at cybercafe at work! |
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