Dreams Are Only A Brain Exercise
Regular visitors know I have a rather weird imagination and my next weird thought is about dreams.
Dreams are necessary to help us process the massive amount of information the brain takes in daily while our body gets much-needed rest.
Dreams serve as a brain exercise, allowing us to process the vast amount of information accumulated during the day while our bodies rest. They provide a safe haven where we can sort through our daily experiences, offering a respite for our minds as our bodies recharge. However, for some individuals, dreams can also be a source of terror (another post perhaps).
Many people claim to have little recollection of their dreams, and when they do remember them, the dreams often seem nonsensical and jumbled. According to experts, we typically have multiple dreams each night. However, some individuals struggle to fall asleep in the first place. As a result, their memory only retains fragments of each dream, creating the perception of a chaotic and mixed-up memory.
The International Association for the Study of Dreams (ASD International), a non-profit organization founded in 1983, is dedicated to the comprehensive investigation of dreams and dreaming. Dr. Deirdre Barrett, an authority in this field, presented a talk on “Dreams and Creativity” and stated:
“Dreams have produced art, music, novels, films, mathematical proofs, designs for architecture, telescopes, and computers. Dreaming is essentially our brains thinking in another biochemical state—and therefore it’s likely to solve some problems on which our waking minds have become stuck.”
Dr. Deirdre Barrett
The International Association
Dreams Shut That Door
Now, delving into more peculiar musings, let us consider the idea that dreaming may serve as a gateway to another existence or dimension. Dr. Barrett suggests that dreaming involves our brains engaging in a different biochemical state, enabling us to resolve problems that have stumped our conscious minds.
Taking this notion further, could it be possible that the problems are already solved in our dreams, making the dream world a glimpse into our future? Perhaps the dream realm represents a parallel universe, nested within our own, where dreams become the true reality, and our time awake on Earth is merely a dream. Alternatively, is it plausible that our seemingly nonsensical and mixed-up dreams serve as a protective mechanism, safeguarding our understanding of the universe as we currently perceive it, and preserving our sanity?
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I must admit, this is an example of my peculiar imagination at work, and I have yet to fully grasp and comprehend these concepts.
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