"Last night, I had a strange dream" How many conversations have started in that way? Some believe that dreams are nothing. Some believe that dreams are the manifestation of what we want to be. Others say that dreams predict the future, and still, others say it depicts the real life.
We dream an average of 1 to 2 hours per day and 4 - 7 dreams per night. That means we spend around 6 years in dreaming. I know it is hard to believe, but that is the truth. Everybody dreams, but many say I do not dream. Just because few people don't remember their dreams does not mean that they do not dream. Few people do not remember their dreams.
Sigmund Freud is generally called the father of interpretations of dreams. His text contains some interesting works. Please read them if you are interested. Ever since Freud's interpretations of dreams was published, importance to the interpretation of dreams has increased. But even before that, there were many interpretations. Interestingly dream has evolved over and we can see that in multiple places in our history. Every religion and culture has talked about the significance of dreams.
Acquiring the ability to interpret dreams is a powerful tool. Who can interpret your dreams? No one is an expert at interpreting the dreams than yourself. But experts can give a better understanding by analyzing your dreams. I have been doing this research since 2014, I am keeping my personal dream journal since then and I write into it the moment I wake up from my dream. I trust my instincts, If I feel something is important I write it down even though it looks silly. It is hard, I know. But that is the only way to remember it effectively. I have studied multiple research and cultural books for acquiring this knowledge. Sigmund Freud, Edgar Cayce, and Carl Jung texts contain some finest knowledge about the interpretations. I have helped in interpreting the dreams of many through Quora. So, I started this service on my site and having sufficient knowledge & experience in interpreting your dreams and giving you guidance. The only thing I need from you is a complete detail of your dream with a little background of your life.
We dream an average of 1 to 2 hours per day and 4 - 7 dreams per night. That means we spend around 6 years in dreaming. I know it is hard to believe, but that is the truth. Everybody dreams, but many say I do not dream. Just because few people don't remember their dreams does not mean that they do not dream. Few people do not remember their dreams.
Sigmund Freud is generally called the father of interpretations of dreams. His text contains some interesting works. Please read them if you are interested. Ever since Freud's interpretations of dreams was published, importance to the interpretation of dreams has increased. But even before that, there were many interpretations. Interestingly dream has evolved over and we can see that in multiple places in our history. Every religion and culture has talked about the significance of dreams.
Acquiring the ability to interpret dreams is a powerful tool. Who can interpret your dreams? No one is an expert at interpreting the dreams than yourself. But experts can give a better understanding by analyzing your dreams. I have been doing this research since 2014, I am keeping my personal dream journal since then and I write into it the moment I wake up from my dream. I trust my instincts, If I feel something is important I write it down even though it looks silly. It is hard, I know. But that is the only way to remember it effectively. I have studied multiple research and cultural books for acquiring this knowledge. Sigmund Freud, Edgar Cayce, and Carl Jung texts contain some finest knowledge about the interpretations. I have helped in interpreting the dreams of many through Quora. So, I started this service on my site and having sufficient knowledge & experience in interpreting your dreams and giving you guidance. The only thing I need from you is a complete detail of your dream with a little background of your life.
Frequently asked questions(FAQ)
Do dreams have any significance?
Yes, dreams have a significance. I believe, dreams contain hidden meaning which goes far beyond the outer appearance. The dreams are symbolic and not to be taken literally. Dreams are signified based on the personal experiences.
Why do some people do not dream?
No, it is just an assumption. Everybody dreams, including you. Just because you don't remember your dreams, does not mean you do not dream. Research has shown that all human beings in a study exhibited brain activity during their sleep.
Why do people do not remember their dreams?
It may be due to various reasons. Some common causes for not remembering the dreams includes lack of sleep, too much of sleep, improper sleep cycle, distractions in sleep, sudden wake-up, medicines/drugs, consumption of alcohol, health issues like fever, ages, stress, body pain, etc.
Why do we have dreams?
This is still an unresolved topic amongst researchers. There are many theories but it is a never ending mystery. But many types of research shows that our brain receives stimuli from various sources all day long and they are too many to process immediately, This includes our emotions and expressions. When we sleep, the brain continues to work, during this time, our brain processes the pending stimuli and emotions.
Is it true that some dreams can predict the future?
Perhaps. There is no scientific proof that dreams can predict and foretell the future. Yes, many people have had dreams that eventually came true afterward. Example Double helix structure of DNA by James Watson, The sewing machine by Elias and more
What is REM sleep?
REM means Rapid Eye movement. It is the final and deepest stage of a sleep cycle. We might have noticed the eyeball movement under the eyelids of the person sleeping, this shows that the person is dreaming and in the REM stage of sleep cycle. Also, research shows that during this stage of sleep only, we have the bizarre, vivid dreams, and also longer dreams.
What is Lucid dream?
If you are aware that you are dreaming, then it is so called as the lucid dream. During lucid dreaming, the dreamer may be able to exert some degree of control over the dream characters, narrative, and the environment.
What is the use of Lucid dreaming?
During lucidity, you are free. You become an active participant and can control your dreams. Yes, you can fly, run, cry, confess etc intentionally without awakening. It is a chance for you to safely confront your fears. So don't dismiss the opportunity and significance of your lucid dreams. But, it is not easy to experience a lucid without full concentration and proper experience.
What is the most common dream that people have?
Based on my experience, dreams about teeth falling is the most common. Dreams about being chased come in second. Others include flying, taking an exam, falling, being in school, being in old house or street, and being naked.
Does everyone dream in color or in monochrome?
Most people dream in color, but generally, people will not notice or remember the colors. Colors have significant meaning in the dreams. Colors generally fade away quickly and hard to remember, because we overlook the dream and contents are given more importance.
Do blind people dream?
Yes, Blind people dream. Visuals in the dreams generally depend on whether they are blind from birth or became blind later in life. However, visuals are not the only thing that constitutes the dream.
Do animal dreams?
Similar to humans, all other mammals dream during sleep. For obvious reasons, we cannot ask an animal the content or nature or extent of their dream.
Is it true that early morning dreams usually turn out to be true?
No, It is a myth. it is not true that early morning dreams usually turn out to be true.
