They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who engage in conscious daydreaming perceive reality more deeply than sleepers.
- In plain terms
- People who dream while awake see things others miss.
- What can you take from it?
- Conscious imagination reveals hidden truths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you awake or dreaming?
- What do you see?
Another view
Some daydreaming is escapist and detached from reality.
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