FancyMancy said:
Edelwise said:
You're not in full control while lucid dreaming. Most aspects are still controlled by the subconscious mind. Your surroundings, unexpected encounters, etcaetera.
I've not been able to do it, but I was led to believe that you can control the dream in its entirety. I suppose it depends on how advanced you are in being able to do it.
You can, but it depends on how much time you've spent in lucid dreams. As a beginner, you will have to overcome the lack of confidence within the dream. For example, if an experienced dreamer can change their 'location' in an instant, a newbie might need to open a door and walk through it. That's because their mind is not yet accustomed to doing 'impressive' feats.
The more confident you are, the more control you will have over the dream. However, every element that's not in focus is always operated independently of your conscious mind. That's quite a relief, actually, but it also means that some meaningful aspects might be the result of this automated process, especially if you don't exercise enough control.