For some people, lucid dreaming takes almost no effort and their experiences are fantastic. For some it has come naturally to them all their lives. Yet for others, like myself, it's like chasing a bus, and even the slight successes are utterly pitiful.

I wonder if those who have the natural gift have a certain personality, a way of living life, or a biological disposition for it. For example, when I analyze myself I know that I'm WAYYY in my own head all the time, I often ignore or lose reality in my daydreams and circles of thoughts/worries, and I'm generally excitable, passionate and anxious. That could have something to do with my lackluster dreaming experiences.

When I was a little kid and I had a couple DILDs occur naturally, I felt uncomfortable and only wanted to wake up. I even once summoned a scary rhino to come charging at me so that it would scare me awake. I wonder if that discomfort and fear also affects my ability to let go and have great lucids.

Maybe we should conduct a large survey of oneironauts, from the naturally gifted to the struggling, and ask them to describe their personalities, and maybe even their sleeping positions. Just a hunch I have.