Dreams
Dreams are a product of the imagination and provide endless possibilities. Dreams can transform the mundane into something magical, they can act as a form of escapism and they often serve as a means of expression. But what exactly are dreams?
Dreams are a mental image that usually occurs during sleep. Dreams could be both pleasant or unpleasant. Dreams also often reflect our daily experiences, desires or worries; which is why some people believe that dreams have some kind of symbolic or even prophetic significance. Whatever the case, dreams are one of the phenomena of the human mind that have puzzled and captivated people for centuries.
Dreams can affect the way we think, feel, and behave in the morning after awakening. Do you ever wake up feeling a strong emotion, positive or negative, that you just can’t shake off? If you slept well the night before, then it might be the result of a dream. This is because while one sleeps, individual dreams are supplemented by our unconsciousness, emotions, and longing that play out as a story within the dream.
The power of dreams can be seen in many different ways when it comes to creativity. The salacious invention of the cotton-gin by Eli Whitney famously stemmed from a dream. A 2006 survey of research showed that 92 percent of people get inspired when dreaming, 75 percent receive creative problem-solving solutions during sleep, and 53 percent get help with emotional problems in their sleep. In addition, two renowned world leaders, Napoleon Bonaparte and Abraham Lincoln, famously drew energy and creative insight from their dreams.
Dreams could help us relax and deal with daily life. Dreams are also a good source of entertainment, as we can concentrate on life-like scenarios and work on resolving conflicts and issues in a virtual way. In this sense, dreams help people become better at problem-solving and life.
Dreams also have healing powers. Studies from the International Association for the Study of Dreams have shown that the dream process actually reduces stress and allows us to get in touch with our feelings, including the repressed ones, giving us a chance to heal.
In conclusion, dreams are mysterious, unpredictable, and powerful. They can provide us with insight, creativity, healing, and relaxation. Whether we accept it or not, dreams can shape our lives in ways we could never have imagined.
