[Adam]

1: Why can some people do Astral Travel within 6 months, while others take over 6 years?

There are too many factors to name... One of them is your concentration level. Different substances, such as caffeine and sugar, can also affect your ability to think clearly. While willingness doesn't seem to be a problem for you, there are a lot of people who are held back by their subconscious mind, because it recognizes that the person isn't ready yet. Some of these may apply in your case, or it could be any one of several other factors... there really isn't a good way to tell exactly.

2: Tips for settling your thoughts.

These are just general tips... I don't know how many apply to you, personally, so I'm assuming the worst case.

Practice visualizations. Meditate, both with the goal for emptiness, as well as visual, guided meditations. Eat more fiber, less meat (Many would recommend cutting meat out entirely, but I advise only cutting down), and no foods that have the term 'enriched' in its name. Don't use drugs, including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco, as well as the harder, illegal drugs. If you can, stay away from medications as well. Be well fed, but not stuffed. Believe in yourself.

3: Was that a lucid dream or astral projection?

Only you can tell.

4: Why you couldn't fly:

You didn't believe that you could. That was the only barrier.