By Juan Semo
What is the difference between dreaming, daydreaming, and meditating? In this powerful article, we explore the differences but at the same time, consider the similarities, and discuss how we can use this knowledge to our advantage in our everyday.
The short answer to this question is “NO.” However, some discussion is required because dreaming, daydreaming and meditating do have a lot in common.
- Dreams happen when we sleep and they are a series of images, emotions, pictures and ideas; the conscious part of our minds does not control them. Our dreams occur particularly during REM sleep, and since Sigmund Freud used the scientific interpretation of dreams to analyze the subconscious mind of his patients, the scientific world has continued to try to answer the questions of why we dream and what they mean.
- There are many different theories. Some scientists maintain that dreams are just “meaningless biology” without any psychological importance. Others pretend that every piece of a dream requires interpretation as they are “windows” to the subconscious mind. We are aware today that dreams are related to many physical, brain, and psychological functions, and that they all play a vital role in the fabulous capacity of our brains to constantly evolve in response to our changing world.
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