• GreyShuck@feddit.uk
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    18 days ago

    Leaving aside points about driving licence numbers being unique or whatever, it would be the silver pentagram that I made back in the '90s and have worn (or occasionally carry in my wallet etc, when the cord breaks) ever since.

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    17 days ago

    A tiny vial of peppermint clove oil. I struggle with sleepiness and lack of focus so after I’ve had an inadvisable amount of caffeine and am still not functional, I dab a bit right under my nostrils to help me wake up and focus a bit better

    Also works as mosquito repellent on some species so if I forget bug spray I use some of this instead

  • bruhSoulz@lemmy.ml
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    18 days ago

    At a certain point in time i carried a distinct coin with a scratch mark i made on it so i can flip it and see if i could make it fly (i was heavy into lucir dreaming at the time lmao). Its mostly influence from inception, u can get the same result from just counting your fingers, they look super weird in dreams😭

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        18 days ago

        There’s a couple different aspects, and a variety of techniques. First part is to create a habit of something. Previous poster seems to be using a coin flip. For me, I like to make a habit of pinching my nose closed and trying to inhale through it. Obviously, this doesn’t work when you are awake, but will work if you are dreaming. It may take weeks of developing this habit (do it every time you think of it), before the habit makes it into your dream.

        Realizing that you are dreaming may wake you up the first few times, but eventually, you will be able to stay asleep while aware you are dreaming: aka lucid dreaming.

        The other part, aside from developing that habit, is prepping yourself before sleep. Again, you’ll find different techniques, but here’s the one I favor. Lay on your back in bed, eyes closed. Focus on your legs, for 10 breaths, then your arms for 10 breaths, then your sense of hearing for 10 breaths, then sight (eyes still closed) for 10 breaths, sense of touch for 10 breaths, etc. Keep cycling through until you fall asleep. This primes you to be “located” in your body once you fall asleep. If you’re lucky, you’ll perform your “habit”, realize you’re asleep, and have full control of your body! Good luck :)

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    18 days ago

    I’ve started carrying a fountain pen rather than a typical ballpoint. I think the writing experience is a bit more pleasant.

  • stringere@sh.itjust.works
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    17 days ago

    Pink plastic heart and a marble in my pants’ change pocket. My daughter gave them to me on two separate occassions when she was 2-3. She said “this is your heart” and “this is your sould” when she gave them to me and they’ve been in my change pocket almost every day for the last 5+ years.

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    18 days ago

    I keep ear plugs in my zip pouch wallet so I’m always ready for any concerts or random loud areas.

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      18 days ago

      Same here, I got this from being in the military, where you were issued a pair when you arrived in the ship.

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      18 days ago

      I’m now imagining two random strangers meeting in a random place, one of them with an overheating laptop, and asking the other “got some paste?” like smokers sometimes ask for a lighter.

  • Krzd@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    My ex-wife got me an engraved Zippo I used to carry everywhere, now it’s mostly on my desk because I don’t want to lose it at work :/

  • Postmortal_Pop@lemmy.world
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    18 days ago

    An arch lighter version of a zippo. It fits in traditional zippo cases so I have a collection of shells that I change out to fit the mood. The current one is matte black with a cthulhu theme in brass but normally I use the mercury glass with bones and flowers. My wife calls it my zappo.

    Also the severed finger of an elf.

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    18 days ago

    Not necessarily unique, but I mostly always carry a small pouch containing a full D&D dice set.

    I haven’t needed dice in… years, now that I think about it, but I carry them as a symbol of luck. Not good luck or bad luck, just luck, chance. Helps me keep things in perspective when everything goes sideways.

  • Mothra@mander.xyz
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    18 days ago

    An old silver pendant that used to be my mother’s. It has a simple yet iconic design, people often notice it and make comments on it.