Hi dutchraptor and Sensei:

I've been LDing now for about 5 months now and have become much more reliable at induction and stability. I do not often fall into non-lucidity, and for the most part, I do not concern myself with stabilization unless something goes wrong. Normally this is my WL body, for whatever reason, taking a deep breath that I suddenly become aware of. What I do then is focus visually and tactilely on my environment until clarity and stability return.

Right now, my most important goals are related to control. Flying has been very challenging for me, as can be seen from my dream journal. I have probably made many cardinal errors in my approach and am hoping to find some methods that I can use to work my mind around flying. I realize that you guys cannot teach me to fly, and that I have to get it myself, so I am committed to doing this.

I have become relatively skilled at phasing through solid objects (like walls) and do not often end up in the void. When I have ended in the void, I have just cut my way out into another dream scene. I have managed to shrink and enlarge things relatively easily (like openings, objects, and DCs) but have no concept of how to transform myself. I am looking forward to some tips and ideas on how to make this happen, as I am ready transform into a dragon and play the Trogdor theme

So, as I am reading the first lesson, I feel that I am basically at Week 4, but I may be wrong. I have destroyed possessions in dreams (throwing cell phone away, ripping off clothes, etc.) and have many times had a high level of lucidity (being able to remember goals and WL memories). Sometimes high lucidity is there and sometimes not.

As for harming DCs, I feel this is against my religion (I can explain in PM if necessary) but do not mind destroying terrain. I understand there is no real difference between these two things, but until I have a "true" understanding of this--and not just a intellectual understanding, harming DCs I try to avoid. So going on a rampage, possible, as long as it is non-violent

Hoping to get lots of ideas from you guys. Currently, I have had some dreams of decent flying (shooting around the room, etc.) but was never really thinking about how I was doing it. Maybe you will have some insight into that as well. Thanks so much. I will post experiences as I have them.