Can't always control my lucids?
I've had quite a few LDs now and have had varying results when trying to control events and actions within them. In the first proper LD I ever had, I had absolute control over everything. I was shooting fireballs out of my hands, could summon things at will, and could go to places knowing what I would then find.
This hasn't been the case recently however. Sometimes I have very vivid LDs and cannot control anything at all. Other times I feel as if I have partial control over the dream - some things work, others don't. For instance, I tried flying for the first time last night, and only lifted myself a short distance off the ground. It felt as if I had reduced the gravity by half, but wasn't able to fly fully. I just floated a short distance.
What could possibly be the cause of this? Is my mind really tricking me into thinking I can't control what is happening in an LD? I know I can, so I don't see how that could be the issue.
Thanks!