The Things Your Dreams Reveal About Yourself

The cryptic imagery of dreams fascinates and mystifies everyone — even those steeped in dream research. But what are dreams for? And what do they tell us about our everyday lives?

By Sarah Jay
Feb 18, 2022 8:35 PMMar 1, 2022 3:36 PM
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We have all experienced a powerful dream or two in our lives. And the effects they have on our daily lives have been studied for years. There are commonly held dream themes, some of which are strange involving things that would never happen in waking life. They are responsible for some of the most powerful art out there. Some even say they are a doorway to other worlds.

But what are dreams, and what do they tell us about who we fundamentally are? The truth may surprise you.

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