Dreaming
Do you dream? Do you think about what you dream? Do you remember what you dream? Each of us would answer those questions differently. Based on our life styles and daily activities.
But here are some truths. We are a hugely sleep deprived society. When we finally do get to sleep, it may be a
restless sleep and if we do dream it may or may not be something we recall at all. And yet the dreaming is going on. Thinking about your dreams (happy ones of course) may help you to fall asleep easier.
And here’s the really good news. Dreaming is good for you. It has been proven that just before the dream state occurs (REM movement), the bodies immune system gets very busy in its healing process. Yes!
A good way to improve your health and the quality of your sleep is to consciously look forward to dreaming. In dreams your imagination has no limits. Think about every song/poem ever written when it comes to dreaming. They’re pleasant aren’t they? It is the word we use when we are wishing for something.
To me dreams are a creative landscape within our mind but with no boundaries.
Dreaming is a very real part of our life experience, even the part we don’t consciously remember. It seems to me to do a thing you must start to think of the thing desired, so today I ask you – What are you dreaming about tonight?
Dreams – Creative Landscapes in our Mind
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Thank you for visiting me, may your dreams be joyous ones
~ Penny
catnipoflife
November 8, 2012 at 6:25 pm
I very seldom dream and when I do only sparse moments remain relatively vivid. My husband on the other hand has dreams that he says are so real he sometimes cannot tell the dream from reality. Weird, huh?
pennycoho
November 8, 2012 at 6:33 pm
Nope that’s how I dream. Good to know I’m not alone there.
catnipoflife
November 8, 2012 at 6:49 pm
You are definitely not alone! Sometimes in the mornings when he talks about his dreams, it is really quire eerie. He says it is almost as though he can reach into the dream and feel each presence. Does that make sense?
pennycoho
November 8, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Yeah, Ask him if he’s always dreamed that way, or has it changed in anyway, just curious here!
catnipoflife
November 8, 2012 at 6:56 pm
He retired ahead of me tonight so I will surely ask him in the morning:>) Night, night…sweet dreams!
pennycoho
November 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Sweet dreams to you Sharla, dear friend!
LuAnn
November 4, 2012 at 7:37 am
I go through phases, at times remembering my dreams for many nights running but then I hit a dry spell where I don’t remember my dreams or even if I’ve had any, which is where I am right now. Thankfully this is still better than some of the violent dreams of my past. However, I would love to awaken from a dream-filled night with ideas bursting forth (sigh).
4amWriter
November 3, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I just finished reading a medical thriller by a fellow blogger, and I dreamed last night that she and I worked together to save a man’s life. This happens to me a lot, where my dreams are connected to something that happened to me that day, but of course they’re much more dramatic than what happened in real life.
pennycoho
November 3, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Of course, lol! Seriously I’ve always used dreams more or less as a guide with much of my creative writing/art, so I get the more dramatic aspect. I’m not surprised that your dreams are this way, you are one very creative person, but you know that already!
babso2you
November 2, 2012 at 8:34 am
I always dream! And, I am writing a book about dreams….
pennycoho
November 2, 2012 at 10:44 am
Hello again Barb, dreaming is a good thing for all of us. I’d love to read your book when it is available!
nightlake
November 1, 2012 at 7:03 pm
sometimes I dream that it is Monday morning and I still haven’t done my homework..then I wake up and thank God! School is a thing of the past:)) a very insightful post. Thank you, Penny
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Wow, I’ve had that school dream too Padmini! It’s such a relief to wake up and know it’s not true!
nightlake
November 1, 2012 at 7:49 pm
yes, really..thank goodness for that:))
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Stefan (maxima)
November 1, 2012 at 1:38 pm
you are absolutely right.!
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Thank you Stefan, we are in agreement on this, I like that, my dear friend! Penny
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 1, 2012 at 12:02 pm
I’m dreaming about This movie.
‘Inception’ Trailer 2 HD
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Great trailer. Rad and cool. The key here re: movie and “inception” is finding the focal point. at which reflections diverge and thus proceed to diffusion. Otherwise no control, as I think what probably occurs with the character in this movie! Excellent, thanks for the share Charlie!
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Excellent points you make. Have you seen the movie? I’m sure you will enjoy it a lot.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Nope, but I will now. I’m right though, aren’t I, Charlie?
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 1, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Yes you are absolutely right. Trust me this movie deals with Subconscious security, stealing information and getting away with it. It’s a genius movie that will open up your eyes…:)
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 1:03 pm
I look forward to viewing it, but Charlie something you should know, I’ve felt the heartbeat of the planet for most of my life, it does give me an edge on things. Mostly, not always but I can usually forecast where a move, plot in a book, what people think or say in the real world are going to go next! Spooky but I’ve lived with it long enough that I’m somewhat comfortable with being able to extrapolate alternatives and probabilities. The movie I think I will enjoy, again my thanks!
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 1, 2012 at 1:05 pm
I see…you have a gift. Use this and always will…This gift is meant for you by reason.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Yes I understand now, but as a kid it sucked, as an adult for a period of time it sucked (because you have to figure out what in the “f…” is up with this whole mind thing and what are you supposed to do with it and why. I know now and am at peace with same. Thank you for understanding…few do!
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 1, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Of course…You should write about this…I’d like to read it.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I’m not sure I can. There are times when the words come, (the direction’s) presents themselves and like lightning speed I can access what I need to know or say or do. How does one explain that and to what purpose Charlie? I did just try to write a few words for you and then erased them. I don’t think I can, perhaps I’m fearful of doing so?
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 1, 2012 at 1:42 pm
I believe in you and I think you should do so. Fear is a mental therapeutic method of embracing such fear.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 1:50 pm
That’s a solid point. Some I can speak openly to, you are obviously one of them, It is rather a relief when we communicate because my mind seems to naturally open up (sort of a pleasant high and I can compute -think – as fast as I desire). It’s the wording, you see, and the reference points and the vibrations that I try to modulate? For needed impact and maximum assimilation? Do you understand this my friend! Consequences matter now.
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 1, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I understand very well. I still think you should. I’m a good listener…I’ve studied psychology for quite sometimes now…I’m able to understanding situations like this.:)
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 2:01 pm
? Situations like this…?
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 1, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Yes.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 2:07 pm
extrapolate.
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 1, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion, esp. one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing…: “results extrapolated to other groups”; “it is always dangerous to extrapolate from a sample”
Estimate or conclude (something) in this way: “attempts to extrapolate likely human cancers from laboratory studies”.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Sorry, real time removed me from our online discussion (it is late in the afternoon here right now – can be busy). I used an inappropriate word to ask you a question. I should have just said “understanding what situations like this?” as I didn’t understand well your specific reference point. However, I will endeavor to see if there is a method that I can use to present/share this topic! In the meanwhile I do look forward to your next blog post!
Mridula
November 1, 2012 at 10:45 am
Yeah I love to dream, good dreams! And who don’t?!
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 11:21 am
I agree completely, dreaming is a wonderful thing!
RoSy
November 1, 2012 at 7:27 am
There are some dreams that have stayed in my mind for years. The earliet dream that I recall I was a kid in elementary school. Well – maybe more like a nightmare. There are some good ones that have left a lasting imprint in my mind too though.
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pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 11:27 am
Some of my dreams do stay in my mind forever just like yours do, Rosy. And a lot of songs with the words “dream” in them as well! Here’s one just for you!
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[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am05yZehlAM&w=420&h=315%5D, sweet dreams my friend!
Alastair
November 1, 2012 at 5:37 am
I remember one of my dreams, a bad one, from last night, and it really broke my heart. But thankfully it was just a bad dream, and something I know would never happen. On the whole I remember bits of my dreams, and they usually have a similar theme. Or they have for the last couple of months.
On the whole, dreams can be uplifting, and they can tell you about yourself. Sometimes they can also be a glimpse of a possible future.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 11:14 am
I’m guessing in your case Alastair, your dreams represent a bit of all those things. and nightmares I believe are fears drifting over into our dream landscape!
Alastair
November 1, 2012 at 11:40 am
I believe they are. Sometimes we can get answers to questions or solutions to problems in our dreams as long as we can remember them, or drag them out of our psyche.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 11:44 am
That’s the trick isn’t it my friend?
Alastair
November 1, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Yep, they can stick there and can be rather non-compliant about coming out.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 12:38 pm
too true!
Alastair
November 1, 2012 at 12:43 pm
If you find out how to do it, can you let me know
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Working on it as we speak!
Alastair
November 1, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Oh, my 500th post is something you may like
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Okee Dokee!
Alastair
November 1, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Enjoy
http://kattermonran.com/2012/11/01/500-and-something-special/
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Yes something very special, you, your blog and this post! A triple header!
Alastair
November 1, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Thank you penny :-$
sarahpotterwrites
November 1, 2012 at 5:35 am
I often dream whole stories with vivid scenes (in colour), characters, and conversations. Some of the best science fiction and fantasy stories I’ve written, have started out as dreams. Perhaps my husband’s snoring in the background helps summon up all the strange creatures!
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 11:12 am
Yes aren’t dreams wonderful Sarah? I’m sure your husband would be thrilled with your analogy here, lol!
Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher
November 1, 2012 at 4:39 am
I read somewhere, some time ago that the last thing you think of before you fall asleep is what you will dream about so your advice regarding songs, poems – good stuff.
Personally, I rarely recall my dreams but when I do I notice that while they are in different settings the main characters don’t change.
And yes they are in colour!
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 11:09 am
Of course they’re in colour! Your an artist!
, you think and feel creatively. Interesting that the main characters don’t change though, that is fascinating Lesley!
marina kanavaki
November 1, 2012 at 3:42 am
“great minds…” They are a boundless creative landscape for me too!
…and I’m not referring to the dreams we have when we’re sleeping!
Happy November dear!!!!
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 10:43 am
I kinda’ guessed your creative boundaries would have no limits marina. It’s right there in your artistry and your manner of expression. I love it. of course!
Happy November to you also dear friend! 
xxx
anelephantcant
November 1, 2012 at 2:27 am
AnElephantCant possibly tell Penny
What he dreams about every night
Some dream are quite sweet
And others real neat
But to share them would give your readers a fright
Because not everybody likes peanuts
Some folk are allergic it seems
So he keeps it real close
But there is a vision a ghost
He hopes that one day she’ll step out of his dreams
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 10:10 am
I’ve heard somewhere that dreams come true. I do wish you the vest best with your dreams. Everyone should have their dreams for happiness come true I think!
anelephantcant
November 1, 2012 at 11:52 am
Perhaps, Penny, you are right.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 12:37 pm
A wonderful video! I wish you the best, (sorry about misspelling “very” in my last comment). Everyone’s dreams should be allowed to come true. Thank you for sharing this video with me and my followers!
anelephantcant
November 1, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Please do not fret about your misspelling.
A teensy typo.
And your vest best may keep AnElephant warm through a long cold winter!
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Thank you for such a nice comment! I hope my words accomplish this for each of those who read them,
lenwilliamscarver
November 1, 2012 at 2:03 am
I don’t remember my dreams there is a way to train yourself to remmeber but I only want the very pretty ones you have placed here!
Sweet dreams.
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 10:08 am
Good Morning my friend. I hope you continue to be on the mend. It seems to me that dreaming is a fairly personal thing, going on inside our head as it does. But thinking lovely and positive thoughts may re-enforce the good things a person would like to happen, at least I think that may be true. Hope you have a good day today Len, you are in my prayers and positive thoughts Len! Penny, xx
Nafees
November 1, 2012 at 1:09 am
yeah no doubt dreams are awesome
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 1:10 am
Yup, awesome, some of my best ideas have come from my dreams Nafees!
Nafees
November 1, 2012 at 1:18 am
yeah I know, artists depend on dreams a lot
pennycoho
November 1, 2012 at 1:20 am