Dreams can refer to both the phenomenon of experiencing stories, emotions, and sensations during sleep state, as well as having aspirations and desires while being awake.
Dreams are often described as stories our brains tell ourselves while we sleep. While dreaming, our brains are able to create immersive worlds, complex characters, and intricate plots that can be both thrilling and bizarre.

One interesting aspect of dreams as a form of that they often lack conventional logic and coherence. In a dream, a character or object can suddenly transform into something else without explanation, or a scene can change abruptly without transition. This lack of rules allows for an almost limitless range of possibilities in dream storytelling, and can often lead to surprising and unexpected twists.

Additionally, our dreams can draw upon the emotions and experiences of our waking lives, creating deeply personal and sometimes even cathartic narratives that allow us to explore our thoughts and feelings in a symbolic and abstract way.

Overall, dreams serve as a fascinating example of the human imagination at work, and their status as a form of storytelling offers a unique and powerful way to explore the complexities of the human mind.
© Ashton Maphanga