Defining Dreams
Dreams seem to be very similar to movies, except for one part: the mind is acting. When you are sleeping, the physical human body is at rest, but the subconscious is still performing.
The mind acts on memories that are stored in your head and distorts them. This is a possible reason why dreams are forgotten after you wake up.
Dreams include:
Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud analyzed dreams so he could further understand the characteristics of personality. He discovered that all of our actions and thoughts are inspired by our unconscious.
Tips to help remember your dreams:
- Keep a journal. Place a small journal or notebook (and a pen) next to your bed so you can write down all of the details of your dream. Make sure to do this immediately after you wake up so the dream won’t be forgotten.
- Tell a friend. Let someone know, maybe a close friend or family member, about your dream. They may have thoughts about what it could mean.
- Draw pictures. Illustrations are a way to visually help remember certain images or events that occurred in the dream.
Remember that there are no small parts, only small actors. Even if you think the little details in the dream don’t matter, they may be helpful in understanding the dream later on. Sweet dreams!
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