From the Science of Dreaming, it shows the moment in our sleep when we dream: REM Sleep.
Known
as rapid eye movement sleep, your eyes move rapidly from side to side.
Your heart rate, brain waves and breathing speed up and your muscles may
twitch, although you will be essentially paralyzed. You dream during
this stage of sleep and it is because of this that the muscle paralysis
occurs. It prevents you from acting out your dreams and injuring
yourself in your sleep.
Dreaming is one of the fascinating mysteries of Life. Do we all wander off to dreamland in our sleep?
The
dreaming mind moves into a mysterious and intriguing realm where there
is freedom of movement, from one scene to another with no apparent
relevance and no inhibitions. Dreams may not make sense to the dreamer
at the moment. It is a realm for great exploration of what lies beyond
our conscious mind.
There can be frightful moments, but remember,
at a point of peril, the dreamer always wakes up. What about pleasant
dreams of places you never even dreamed of? Many dreams convey messages.
Some dreams are symbolic- urging you to discover your creativity and
let it flow. Dreams can reflect our physical, emotional and
psychological state, anxieties, fears, sexuality, joys, social and
interpersonal skills. There is a spiritual side that can reveal how we
relate or acknowledge our beliefs, spiritual stirrings, how to find our
higher selves and hold that vision.
The list of dreams can be tens of thousands long.

Some common dreams:.

Danger can be a reflection of the day's anxieties over events, like a
movie that got you absorbed. It can represent the dark side where chaos
may reign.

A dead relative reminds you of the emotional connection. If the dead
person looks sad or angry, offer some prayers, light a candle and send
them peace. It can also show unresolved issues with the dead
person.Seeing them in a dream can be a way to make peace.
Fire can
suggest passion and desire in a positive way. On the negative side, it
can stand for anger, frustration or destructiveness. To be looking at
the flame is to be aware of energy and strength. It is believed that
psychologically, fire in dreams is a symbol of cleansing, power to
change one's life.
Flying can be fascinating, some relate flying
to sex and sexuality. Others see a dream of flying as being able to shed
inhibitions and find freedom..

Fying upwards- a more spiritual appreciation of our lives.

flying downwards- a yearning to understand the subconscious.
Garlic
is believed to be a powerful protection against unseen negative
energies. It can symbolize protection against fear. Ask yourself, what
is it that you fear? Garlic can also have magical message.
Landscapes
can mirror the personality and habits of the dreamer. Consider what
comes with the landscape, trees, sand, rocks, think about these
carefully.

Rocky landscape can suggest problems; gloomy suggests negativity and
pessimism; to be in a desert can reflect loneliness, being in a jungle
can mean a fertile imagination. These images can help you find what it
is in your personality that can be improved upon. If the scenery
changes, perhaps it is calling your attention to some changes in your
life.
Money in dreams does not mean hard currency. It is more of a
reflection of how we value ourselves, our actions and how much we are
willing to pay to get fulfillment of what we desire. It can also
indicate personal resources, material and spiritual, can also mean
potential for success.
Onion is layered, Dreaming of onion symbolizes the layers of oneself that could be peeled away to reveal the higher self.
Rain,
in dreams, if properly applied mean an emotional release. Rain comes
from the heavens ( sky). It symbolizes divine blessings and revelation.
Take a close look at your emotions, especially pent-up emotions, time to
make peace with yourself.
Running shows speed and agility and flow. Running towards something suggest confidence and ability
Social gathering can signify the need to get more sociable, perhaps you are isolating yourself.
Singing
- to hear singing in dreams means a link to self expression, ability to
get in touch with inner self, feel higher vibration and can share good
feelings with others.
When water appear in dreams, take a moment
to describe the dream, it can be symbolic. This element touches on the
emotions. Water has the ability to flow in and around things. Seeing
water in dreams may be significant, suggesting the potential to create
or find a new direction. Entering water suggests something new..

Deep water, like a river or sea can indicate being out of one's depth or the subconscious.

Flowing water is about being at peace.

Rushing water indicates passion.

Shallow water represents lack of energy.

Stagnant water suggests inertia.

Drowning suggests the ability to push issues into the sub conscious, or a feeling of defeat.

Clear water can signify cleansing, ability to release pent up feelings or emotions. It indicates a need to move on.
Wind
is a symbol of the intellect. It can suggest the ability to move on
with ideas. It can also suggest the beginning of new awareness of
ourselves. Breeze can suggest gentleness and pleasure.

High winds- means ideas are swirling in one's head.
Tree is significant in dreams as it is symbolic of the structure of inner lives.Try to remember the features of the tree:.

smooth trunk, big tree and sturdy shows strength and courage, one must exert effort to remove barriers and break down walls.

Wide branches stand for a warm personality,

small close-leaf tree can show an uptight person.

well- shaped tree can mean a well organized personality.

large messy tree stands for a chaotic personality.
Wood is a manifestation of the spirit and a connection with nature.
There are many more dreams whose meaning is waiting to be uncovered. This article presents a very short list.
Ref.Pamela Ball Book of Dreams

Bonnie Moss writes to inspire and to motivate her readers to
explore the depths of their heart and soul and make a difference in this
world. She draws from personal experience and her interest in
spirituality. Visit her website: https://goldencupcafe.org