Thanks so much for responding in such detail. In a way I notice I'm just putting this question in my way because some part of me insists on caution. But I can't help notice that the process of becoming conscious during my dreams is almost happening by itself, it seems quite natural actually. I mean I'm just so drawn to it..
I hear experience in what you write that can't be ignored, especially because I know how many people would agree with you, and yet - I'd like to hear if perhaps there have been negative experiences reported, maybe in this forum. Just to be informed, I don't mean to overly focus on the negative.