When you are conscious of your state, you are in control. That is obvious. You choose your direction in life or one is chosen for you. A nightmare can arise though, when you are led down a path that is paved with half truths, and messages from beings that resemble friends. Upon recognizing these half truths and friendships of inopportune, you may choose to look behind the curtain to find the truth or answers to life's questions. This action actually requires a plan. A plan and development of deep understanding to discern the lies from the truth. To be conscious and feed the need to connect with others and research, perhaps. Develop contemplative steps with confidence and purpose. You may have moments where you feel like you have no choice in the matter of your thoughts. That you are not in control. That the ether knows better than you. That you end up without choice and sit with fear. Frightened that the monsters in your head that replay and cause you to fear the very thing your body needs to function and rejuvenate. To catch a physical break and release the sigh of relief that in the end ..it was only a dream. Oh really?