Hi Fuzz,

I would observe that when it comes to lucid dreaming skills, you get as much out of it as you put into it. I guess that's true of most things in life. I've also noticed that there's an ongoing search for some kind of magic that gets around that fact.

I make the most progress when I step back from all the confusion and go back to Stephen LaBerge's works.

For WILD and DEILD, Sageous, right here on Dream Views, is a heck of a resource. Every time I revisit his WILD class I learn something.

As for "practice makes perfect" I'm sure it's no coincidence that when I get cocky and stop doing the LaBerge exercises, reality checks, and dream journaling, my success rate goes to hell.

In short, work at it and follow the advice of those who are where you want to be.

Have fun!

Niall