We dream because our brain is busy while we sleep. When you go to bed, your brain keeps working, it's like a kid who doesn't want to stop playing just because the lights are off. Sometimes your brain makes up stories with pictures and sounds, and that’s what dreams are. They can be silly or scary, but they help your brain rest and learn.
Examples
- You dream about flying because your brain is pretending you're like a bird.
- You dream about being chased by a monster because you had a scary moment earlier that day.
- You dream about eating cake because your favorite dessert was on the table when you went to bed.
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See also
- What Causes Dreams to Feel So Real?
- Why Do We Dream and What Do Our Dreams Mean?
- Why Do We Dream in Color Sometimes and Black and White Other Times?
- How Do Dreams Actually Work?
- What Causes Dreams and Why Do We Forget Them?
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