So last night I did it! I had my first successful and intentional WILD! I wasn’t actually planning to attempt it tonight but it all came together as the night progressed.

So I awoke around 4am (after 5 hours of sleep) and did a short WBTB. I then laid in bed and recalled my dreams and hoped I may be able to have a MILD. I was laid awake for a short while and at some point I started to feel relaxed and heavy. I knew I was close to sleep and I could feel my mind slipping every now and then. My legs became numb and I made sure I didn’t move them as I knew I was getting close to the transition. I then wondered if I could attempt a WILD and started breathing in and out slowly whilst remaining aware of the process. Then all of a sudden a high pitch ringing hit my ears, my whole body tensed up and it felt as if I was vibrating and trembling in my bed. I knew what was happening and waited with growing excitement for the transition into the dream! But then these sensations faded and I was left awake in bed again. The transition failed but I knew why. I wasn’t actively participating in the process and Instead I was just laid there waiting for it to happen. I was very close though so I remained positive and tried again.

I’m not sure how long I laid there afterward. Maybe I drifted in and out of consciousness a few times but remained in a sleepy yet aware state as I did. Soon I became aware that my legs felt heavy and stiff again and I knew my body was close to sleep. Finally the sensation came back. The loud ringing in my ears and the intense vibrating, twitching and stiffening sensation which rippled through my entire body. Again I was feeling the physical sensations but nothing was going on behind my closed eyes? I knew I was going to have to do something or else it wouldn’t work again. So I started to focus on the darkness behind my eyes, looking desperately for something, anything! That’s when I saw a massive blob of flashing Hypnagogia float by. I grabbed at it with my imaginary dream hands and I was surprised to find I could feel it! It felt like a ball of clay in my hands but I couldn’t yet see anything else. I then lifted my imaginary hands up in front of my face and again I was surprised how real the movement felt and I wondered if I’d actually lifted my real hands up in bed! I then rubbed them together and as I did, my vision suddenly returned and I found myself sat on the end of my bed rubbing my hands together. It worked! I was in a lucid dream and was surprised how quick and seamless it was. I was now fully awake and conscious in my dream bedroom and wasted no time reality checking. I just stood up and got on with my lucid dream which lasted maybe 5 minutes. I had a plan of action which I remembered and had a few good attempts at my dream goals before waking.

It Was an amazing experience and the advice I’ve received in this thread really helped point me in the right direction. So thank you Summerlander and Sageous. I’m hopeful now having experienced this that I can have many more in future!