Partially Successfull DILD attempt last night without trying.

[Castles]

I was really tired last night, and subconsciously started saying "I will have a lucid dream" and all it's variants in my head without even realizing it (I'm trying to figure out if this is good or not). I fell into sleep paralysis quickly. When I dreamt, I dreamt of nothing. A black void. I kept saying in my head "This is a nightmare, but nothing will hurt me, etc" I woke up after a short moment. After I fell asleep for the second time, I was back in the black void. I tried creating a dream in my head but nothing happened. I ended up waking up a second time and freeing myself from the sleep paralysis. When I went back to bed the third time I fell asleep as normal, but I don't remember my dreams. What could I have done to change the outcome of what happened? What exactly happened? I'm a bit confused to be honest.

[Arch]

You were too aware, in this method of transitioning, you need to relax more, passive awareness. It's difficult, but you can do it with practice!

[apsinvo]

You were too aware, in this method of transitioning, you need to relax more, passive awareness. It's difficult, but you can do it with practice! +1 Well done however - you were very close

[Castles]

Thanks both of you for your replies I've been given more confidence that I can accomplish my goal.