Tom HodgkinsonOur dreams take us into other worlds, alternative realities that help us make sense of day-to-day realities.
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Scientists have discovered that a part of dreaming is a process called "wish fulfillment," which can create a feeling of accomplishment. It’s the same feeling we get from going on vacation or eating a really delicious meal. The more we savor these moments, the more we want them to happen again. So when you hear your friends talking about how they want their lives to change for the better, you might be hearing them talking about what they’re wishing for from their dreams.
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