25 Most Commonly Asked Questions about DREAMS

by SOM Faculty

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Do I dream every night?

Yes. Dreaming occurs in ninety minute cycles throughout your night’s sleep. As the ninety minute cycles continue, this shallow sleep gives way to deeper stages of sleep sometimes called “beauty rest”. The conscious activities of the day are released to the subconscious mind for review and feedback. This feedback comes in the form of dreams.



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Why do dreams need to be interpreted? Why is there a hidden meaning rather than just a direct meaning?

Omne ignotum pro magnificao. Unless you are acquainted with the Latin language, this arrangement of the alphabet has little meaning for you. Although the thought communicated remains what it is, the message imparted is lost because its receiver is unfamiliar with the language. The same is true for your dreams. Dream messages are formed in what we term the Universal Language of Mind. This language is used by the inner mind for all of mankind for communication and is therefore universal. The meaning is only hidden to those who have yet to learn. As our opening quote reveals, “Whatever is unknown is held to be magnificent.” When the unknown becomes known, the communication offered by your dreams will be very direct for it will be understood by you, the receiver of the message.