Hi all,
I just thought I'd share my experience from last night. I stumbled upon this site many years ago and after trying most of the techniques i never managed to induce a lucid dream (although I've had them randomly in the past). Anyway last night i had one completely out of the blue so to anyone who hasn't had one yet, don't give up. Anyway i tried some of the techniques to stay lucid and they work, spinning kept me in the dream while holding my nose and still being able to breath through it (which was amazing) reassured me i was dreaming. I even managed to pull my grandparent who's been dead for over 10 years into my dream, although it was strange i want to hug him and he pushed me away and just shook my hand, i suppose he was like that in real life though. It was a very cool experience but as for changing settings, i couldn't do it, and i tried flying, but couldn't do that either. I also tried to walk through a window but it was like it was made out of thin plastic and wouldn't let me through. Fingers crossed i have another dream like it soon because it's like having your own personal playground all in your head.

Pleasant dreams everyone.