So I had my first experience flying, heres a direct quote from my dream journal...

I step outside onto the front porch (I can't remember going through a door or walking through it), and try to jump. I don't fly, so I stop, take a breath, and jump off intending to fly. Without a thought, I shoot up into the air, and curve around the house. Everything gets real warm, and I'm really enjoying the flying thing, but I guess I"m too excited. I wake up, and barely acknowledge the fact that I was having a dream. I glance to my clock, it reads 12:45.

Let me bear a little bit more detail. I shot up REAL FAST, and I had little/no control over where I was heading. I had a destination in mind when I took off, but I shot up and did a huge curve, sort of like a 360, and things got really really warm on my face as I shot up. It was a rush, and I woke up from the excitement.

So.. two questions.

1. Is this how flying normally is? If not (or just for fun), explain how flying usually is.
2. How can I keep lucidity while flying? Closing my eyes?

Thanks!