I dream quite often. Sometimes I can remember them vividly, sometimes I can remember them when I awake, but the memory fades quickly. Other times there is a ghost of a memory and then there are the ones that leave me knowing there was a dream, but with no memory of the events at all. I have had dreams of flying, falling, being naked in public, being chased, and ones where the fantasy repeats nightly for a while or just every now and then. I have had deja-vu dreams where the dream is original, but I feel I have been there before. On rare occasions, I have a nightmare. When I am ill, my dreams can be disturbing. My favorites are those where someone from my past stars in the events. It always feels like a visit.
From time to time I can connect the scenarios to life events and other times not so much. Occasionally I fall asleep with the tv on and some of the fantasies the background noise evokes are wild, usually fun, but wild.
I've thought about keeping a notepad by the bed, but honestly I haven't the drive to write when I open my eyes. I've tried and failed. When I wake up, I do review the involuntary images/stories in my mind. It is usually entertaining.
I've read some of the material on deciphering dreams, but I don't buy most of it. I think the meanings are particular to the individual.
I know that dreamless nights are the most refreshing, but to me they are disappointing as well. I am blessed with sleep. It comes to me easily. When I set my head on the pillow, and let the weariness of the day melt into the mattress, it is the start of an adventure.
Do you dream?
