During certain stage of sleep having dream is common. Mostly dream occur during sleep state named REM (Rapid Eye Movement), although it can occur in other stages also. Purpose of the dream is not well understood. Study of dream is called oneirology.
Dream can be vivid or memorable. Dreams are successions of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that occur involuntarily in the mind. A dream could be a reflection of an event in the past or unresolved intent. Duration of the dream could be from few seconds to minutes. Mostly, recent memory firm up during the dream.
In order to dream it is important the person reaches REM sleep, rapid eye movement indicates the event in the mind. Dream is an unconscious mind activity. This means, person's experience is played to either firm or form. People are more likely to remember the dream if they are awakened during the REM phase. The average person has three to five dreams per night, but some may have up to seven dreams in one night.
Dream interpretation is practiced in religion, and medically. Without getting into the significance of dream by interpreting, it is an important activity of the mind to imbibe learning, formation of thoughts, view points and strengthen self esteem.
Themes of dream include but not limited to visuals, emotions, sexual themes, relationships, life events, etc.
Do you dream?
