1. Study of Dream History
The identification of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep in 1953 brought technology to bear on dream research, in order to explore the physiology of dreaming and the relationship between dreams and sleep. All through history we have sought to fathom the meanings of our dreams and every culture has it's theories about dreams. ... More than likely, everyone dreams. ... Most "big" dreams occur during REM, or Rapid Eye Movement, sleep are filled with narratives, symbols, and detailed dream scenery. ... Dreams of the death of loved ones, so-called farewell dreams, are even more common. ...
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