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What does it mean?
The quote speaks of a private dream state that belongs to no one else.
In plain terms
I dream of something no one can keep or take.
What can you take from it?
Your inner dreams are free from external control.

Where it applies

  • sleep
  • creative work
  • introspection

Putting it to work

  • protecting privacy
  • imagining freely
  • dream journaling

Questions to consider

  • What is something you can keep inside?
  • How much freedom do your dreams have?

Another view

Dreams can still influence waking life and others.

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