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Today's topic is on five things your dreams say about you.
(calm music) Are you an active dreamer?
Have you ever wondered if your dreams have any significance?
We know that our dreams can be very bizarre.
They can consist of a variety
of randomly generated scenarios
that at times may seem absolutely pointless but are they?
Dreams can serve as a gateway to the human mind.
In fact, there are several studies that help
prove the theory that dreams may be our brain's way
of letting us know about our problems.
Whether they are about being chased by an unknown figure
or simply being able to fly, you can discover a lot
about yourself based on the types of dreams
that you are prone to having.
Here are five types of dreams and what they say about you.
One, dreams where you seem to be falling without end.
Have you ever dreamt of falling endlessly?
Well, it might be due to feelings
of helplessness and impotence.
This could likely come from the stress of work or school.
Analyzing these dreams can help you tackle the issues
that have been affecting you.
If you are falling in your dreams,
it could be related to your feelings
of being overwhelmed in your waking life.
Two, dreams where you are being pursued.
A very frightening type of dream
is where you are being chased
by a shadowy or unknown figure.
These types of dreams can mean
that you are trying to actively avoid a problem
or a situation in your life.
Being aware of this can allow you to better handle
these problems and face them head on.
If you are being pursued in your dreams,
it might be time to face the issues
that you previously have been trying to avoid.
Three, dreams where you are flying.
Dreams where you have the ability to fly
are incredibly enjoyable, you can soar through the clouds
or through space without a care in the world.
These dreams are usually positive
and may represent feelings of freedom.
In many cases, people who have flying dreams
are experiencing a type of dream
in which they are completely aware they are dreaming
and, therefore, are able to control their dreams.
This concept is called lucid dreaming.
If you want to learn more about lucid dreaming
and how to do so, check out our video,
Seven Steps To Help You Lucid Dream.
If you dream about flying, it might be
because you have broken free of something in your life.
Four, dreams where you are taking a test.
A rather stressful type of dream
is where you are taking an exam.
These types of dreams can represent a fear
of incompetence or failure.
This can be quite common as it is a quite popular fear.
If you dream about test taking,
it might be because you are afraid of failing
at something that is important to you.
Five, dreams about the past or future.
Sometimes dreams can revisit previous moments in your life
or they may seem to foretell future events.
From my experience, past events
are usually very memorable ones and can mean a lot to you.
Dreams like these can hint at feelings of regret
or longing for past situations, as well as an uncertainty
or fear of what the future might hold.
If your dreams seem to alter time,
it may be because you are concerned
about your past or future decisions.
What do you think about the list so far?
Out of the five types of dreams mentioned in this video,
how many have you ever experienced before?
What was it like?
Let us know in the comments below.
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