My early readings of kundalini via Internet Newsgroups reflect what reid is saying.

My own feeling is that I'm ready for this. And I detect that feeling from the core of me, not my ego.

It also occurred to me that Kundalini Rising practice may be useful to increase everyday awareness of the moment. i.e. spend a lot more of the day in the moment that just periodic checks.
I am now wondering how this will impact dreamtime if I spend a lot more of the day "awake".