My question is this. I can follow the instructions for waking up early, etc. I even purchased a copy of Stephen Laberge's book a few weeks ago, but what I have trouble with is the transition between hypnogogia and dream while maintaining consciousness. I reach a point where I have lost body awareness and I suddenly realize that I am experiencing extremely vivid sensory impressions (kinesthetic, sound, visual) and this realization startles me back into a light hypnogogia. I have tried some affirmations that I will remain calm but still I experience the startling. Any suggestions?
