I do both. When I dream lucid I'm aware of it being a dream and can think and choose. When I don't dream lucid, I'm not aware and instead of choices I have reac

I do both. When I dream lucid I'm aware of it being a dream and can think and choose. When I don't dream lucid, I'm not aware and instead of choices I have reactions to what is happening. I wouldn't consider it being on rails, rather you act without thinking or having a long internal monologue about it.