The hidden desires in the dreams \ stacker news ~ideasfromtheedge

556 sats \ 7 comments \ @Melisa 22 Jul ideasfromtheedge

A dream, after all, is but a dream, we hear people say these days. Does it mean nothing that Freud recognised desire in dreams?

Jacques Lacan

Dreams have been a source of inspiration for people for a long time, as they open a window into our minds. Among several interpretations, one of the prevailing theories is that they reveal our most secret desires. They are nocturnal narratives that allow us to confront desires and fears that we might not otherwise confront during waking hours.

Freud himself, famous for his theory, said that dreams are a sort of "royal road to the unconscious," suggesting that they manifest repressed desires. For example, it is possible to interpret a dream about flying as a deep desire for freedom or to fly away from life's constraints. Similarly, some researchers have seen recurring dreams about particular scenarios or people as evidence of unresolved issues or unfulfilled desires in waking life.

These hidden desires in our dreams can thus give us significant insight into the human emotional condition. If we decipher the symbols and themes that appear in our dreams, we will be able to find the underlying fears, hopes, and desires. This type of self-actualization is very powerful for personal growth, as it helps to address our unconscious needs and improve our mental health.

Dream interpretation is not an exact science. While some patterns are universally understood, the meaning of a dream is deeply personal and subjective. Uncovering our hidden desires in our dreams requires introspection and a willingness to confront what may be our innermost thoughts and feelings, opening deep into the depth of complexity that is the human psyche.

What do you think? Are there hidden or repressed desires in our dreams?

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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @flat24 22 Jul

I think that the human mind is without a doubt one of the greatest mysteries, ehem dreams, we will never really know what they mean. I am a faithful believer that dreams are windows to sud-worlds within our own mind, where all the things that happen in our brain come together 🧠 emotions, desires, experiences, worries, and a whole host of things that happen in the mind of the human being. I read before that dreams occur because at the time when our body is at rest, the part of the brain in charge of making constant decisions, which is functioning while we are awake, rests and the other part of the brain is activated where the ability is. of imagination, memories, ability to concentrate to the maximum, and that allows us to access these windows 🪟 🧠 in our brains as in a kind of world with access to other realities.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Msd0457890 22 Jul

I have always wondered what it means to dream about someone who is no longer physically there, about people who are important to us. I think knowing yourself is something complicated and perhaps our dreams are that window.

14 sats \ 0 replies \ @OT 22 Jul

I remember reading something from Kristnamurti which was that dreams are a way to bring order to the chaos of the day. And if you've been mindful or conscious the whole day you won't have any dreams.

But I read that a while ago so don't trust verify.

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 22 Jul

Absolutely My own experience and previous dreams reveal hidden or unresolved or irrational fears and desires

I forgot to mention repressed as well.

I think Freud is still misunderstood or incorrectly interpreted. People say his theories have been debunked but I don’t see it. I have not seen compelling proof that his ideas are outdated. I’m not saying I am a Freudian, rather, not all his ideas and theories are wrong. It’s the house of cards approach to destroying a person or theory. One idea is wrong ergo the person was wrong about everything.

Edit: one of Freud most compelling ideas is that true happiness is derived from the fulfillment of a childhood wish. Happy children are happy adults. Unhappy children are depressed neurotic adults.

14 sats \ 1 reply \ @JesseJames 22 Jul

Me, myself and I agree :-)

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 22 Jul

Id, ego and superego agree

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @cristaiji 22 Jul

Yes I believe the subtler layers of our being - subconscious mind or soul - can speak to us through signs and symbols in our dreams.

There is a skill in being able to remember dreams but also in being conscious during the dream state ie ‘lucid dreaming’ .