During sleep, everyone has a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in their mind.  These dreams occur between light and deep periods of sleep.

Dreaming has been demonstrated to occur during times of rapid eye movement while sleeping.  Interrupted dreams have been shown to illicit psychotic effects.   We need to dream for the sake of our health.

Conscious Dreams

Over time, the term dream has conceptually morphed to mean more than just unconscious thought during sleep.  Typically a conscious dream represents something ethereal, unattainable but desirable.

For example, we may visualize things that support our aspiration to become being wealthy, independent and eternally happy.  These dreams can be very specific.

As a child, you may have dreamed of becoming a rock star.  Without talent, drive and desire this wish might be more inspirational than realistic.  Many would label this a dream.

Achievement Motivation

Dreams can be achieved; however, doing so would require a significant expenditure of time and energy as well as risk-taking.  This means attaining your dreams starts with motivation.

It’s hard to make your dreams a reality and you could well encounter a road full of pitfalls.  Determination founded on strong motivation, (that is you really really need to want it) is needed if you are to persevere.

Fear of failure can limit us from chasing our dream.  Why try if it is unlikely you will succeed.   And it’s hard.  Coupling likelihood of success with effort often creates an insurmountable barrier for us. We dream but don’t attempt achievement.

Consider, just the attempt to reach your dream can be pleasurable, exhilarating and life-giving, so maybe it is difficult and might not lead to success but always it is worth the attempt.