Every dreamer has questioned why we dream, and what those dreams mean.  While every dream is unique to the person who dreams it, the world of dream interpretation is a rich, fascinating and exciting one.  We have included here the most asked questions about dreams and their analysis.

 What is the importance of dreams?

 Yes.  Dreams have importance in the real world.  Dreams are said in a symbolic language, and images in dreams incorporate hidden meanings and hidden messages.  When analyzing and interpreting dreams, it is important to understand that the stories told in dreams are symbolic and do not have literal meaning.  The importance of a dream for each dreamer is a personal matter related to each person's experience and feelings.

 Why do recurring dreams occur?

 Recurring dreams are among the most common types of dreams.  Most often, recurring dreams indicate that the dreamer has some issue that he or she is not facing in his or her waking life.  Examining these recurring dreams, and understanding what triggers them, can often allow the dreamer to resolve the underlying issue and remove recurring dreams.

 Do most people dream in color?

 Most people dream in color, but many people cannot see colors in the dream world.  Since color is a natural part of our normal day to day experience, color can be overlooked in the dream world.  Also, because dreams fade so quickly, the feeling of color can be the first thing to come to your senses.

 Do animals also dream?

 All mammals studied have exhibited the same brain activity that humans exhibit during dream sleep.  Many scientists see this as evidence that animals actually dream, although the dreams they dream are likely to remain a mystery.

 How are dreams affected by our daily lives?

 Any feelings or thoughts buried during the day are likely to come into your dreams during the night.  For example, if you wanted to show your anger to someone, but were unable to do so, you could express anger to that person or a similar person in a dream.  In addition, people who have experienced traumatic events are often troubled by nightmares in which they find relief from that trauma.

 Do men and women dream differently?

 Both men and women experience the same brain wave activity during dream sleep.  However, the content of the dreams of men and women varies.  The study of dream materials showed that men dream more about other men than women, while women dream about men and women alike.

 Why do I only remember bad dreams and never have good ones?

 One reason is that the most vivid dreams are those that are remembered, and bad dreams are generally more vivid than good dreams.  In addition, sleepers are often awakened by a particularly vivid nightmare, and waking up during dream sleep means that the dream will be remembered most often in its subtle details.

 What does it mean to dream?

 Experiencing a dream within a dream can be a way of dealing with things with the subconscious mind.  Within a dream a dreamer may be prevented from waking up prematurely, and they are often reflections of an important issue that the dreamer needs to face and regain control of.

 Will I really die if I hit the ground during a falling dream?

 Many people who describe hitting the ground during a dream about a fall are positive evidence that hitting the ground in a dream is not a terminal experience.  It is true, however, that falling dreams often wake up the dreamer, and perhaps this is where the old legend got its start