I remember a time when I was really young (probably like.. 10) when I had been reading a book on dreams etc. which I got through Scholastic. In this book, the author (name escapes me now, but it was a lady) stated that it was possible to become aware of your dreams by simply telling yourself what to dream about over and over again before bed. I did this exercise alot, until one day I finally succeeded.

Now this is what brings me to my question. When I became aware, I was walking along a very murky swamplike area, which I then took note that I could do whatever I wanted to. Upon realizing this, the first thing my brain thought of was flying, so I started to take flight... almost immediately however, I hit my head on a bridge I didn't know was there, and forgot I was dreaming...

My question is... do you think there is a point where your brain might think you aren't ready for it? Or perhaps that it knows you should wait longer for whichever other reason?

(i.e. fate...)