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What does it mean?
Dreams form in the mind from leftover fragments of daily experiences.
In plain terms
Dreams are built from fragments of the day.
What can you take from it?
Understand dreams as reflections of daily life.

Where it applies

  • sleep analysis
  • creative work
  • introspection

Putting it to work

  • track daily events
  • reflect on dreams

Questions to consider

  • What does your dream reflect?
  • How do days shape nights?

Another view

Dreams often involve more than just daily fragments.

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