So we all agree that we see dreams while we are asleep. How come we don’t remember most of 'em? Do you remember your dream from last night? Why can we recall an event from early childhood, but not what we saw last night? Is there a hidden wisdom or a secret of life in our dreams? They’re mysterious and entertaining, especially in a case of déjà vu.
So, wats your take on dreams? Are they worthy enough for a insightful discussion? Well, i will tell you my take. I think they have a very special place in our lives. Whatever we hold in our minds kinda gets free in our dreams and we see things that we never do in real life. In an average lifetime, we spend over six years dreaming. Now, if those dreams really do contain some wisdom, then i guess recalling them won’t be too bad an idea.
Here are some tips i came across, which actually started the whole dreams thought process in mind, so here i am passing it on..
Tips to Improve Dream Recall
Source: http://www.brilliantdreams.com/product/dream-recall.htm
- Maintain good, consistent sleep habits. Not getting enough sleep or going to bed ‘dog-tired’ can dramatically reduce natural dreaming activity.
- When you go to bed tell yourself that you will remember your dreams. Repeat “I will remember my dreams” to yourself several times as you drift off to sleep. It sounds odd, but this tip has been shown again and again to be one of the most helpful.
Try to wake up slowly to remain within the ‘mood’ of your last dream. Buy an alarm clock with a gentle wake setting (sometimes called a progressive wake).
Awake at least once during the night, many times this will occur around an REM sleep cycle. Set an alarm or drink a lot of water prior to bed to ensure you have to wake up at least once.
Think about, but do not dwell upon your mood/emotions as you drift off to sleep.
Avoid alcohol near bedtime. Alcohol reduces the frequency and density of REM sleep.
Keep a pad and pencil next to your bed so you can jot down quick notes about your dream if you awake during the night (you may not remember it by morning) or as soon as you get up in the morning. Just the process of writing things down may help you recall more information about your dreams.
Start a [dream journal](http://www.brilliantdreams.com/product/dream-recall#dreamjournal). Take your notes and recollections of you dreams and record your dreams in journal or story form.
Discuss your dreams with friends and family members. Just articulating your dreams can help you remember additional details.
*]If you awake during the night, think about your previous dream as you go back to sleep. This will help to reinforce the dream for improved dream recall in the morning.
Re: Are Dreams that important?
Well accoring to SIgmund Freud "Dreams are the royal road to the unconsious" and i kinda agree with um.
Re: Are Dreams that important?
^ good thing to agree on...
Freud is spot on with his interepretations of unconscious