Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Dreams

What is a dream?
How do most people dream?
Does everyone dream, or is it just some people?
What is the difference between a literal dream (one that you have while you are asleep) and a metaphorical dream (a goal which you wish to accomplish, or a place you wish to reach)?  Can they be closely related or are they always separate?
Are dreams important?  Why?
Is there any significant symbolism in dreams, whether these dreams are literal or metaphorical?
How deeply do you have to sleep to dream?
Are there any side-effects from dreaming?
Is dreaming a side-effect of something else?
Do people remember their dreams always, often, sometimes, rarely, or never?
What is the significance of a recurring dream?  A recurring theme?

2 comments:

  1. I thought this might interest you. I found it while doing research for my own questions.

    "In Dreaming the meaning of eyes indicates an opening into a new dimension. This is symbolic of your vision clearing and focusing in on a new direction. It may also indicate your ability to see past what is common and spiritually arrive to the point where your inner vision perceives all things in their divine glory - even the simplest of things become imbued with an exquisite quality inherent in all nature. The symbolic meaning of eyes also carry a message of prophesy - literally seeing "a vision of the future." This translates well with ancient alchemists and astrologers speaking of eyes of the sky foretelling certain events as they chart the stars in certain patterns to ascertain various outcomes."

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  2. Thanks so much! That'll definitely be something I can use as a springboard to help me with both research and further questions. I only have one question, though--do you remember where that quote comes from?

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