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Facts about Dreams 2

1. Among the six dreams reported in the New Testament are the dreams that communicate divine knowledge, instruction, and warning to Joseph, husband of Mary, mother of Jesus.

2. According to Plato, dreams originate in the organs of the belly. Plato describes the liver in particular as the biological seat of dreams.

3. Most of us dream every 90 minutes, and the longest dreams (30-45 minutes) occur in the morning.

4. Dreams of losing teeth or having teeth extracted can signify many things, including fears of helplessness or of some sort of loss in one's life. Women experience more teeth dreams than men.

5. An alien in a dream may indicate that the dreamer is experiencing difficulty adjusting to new conditions or a new environment, or that his or her personal space is being invaded.

6. The Buddhist exercise practice of yoga has many benefits, including helping one learn how to control his or her dreams by controlling the body's vital energies.

7. Cakes in dreams can signify a time to rejoice at one's accomplishments, or to celebrate new relationships or work efforts that have been successful but not necessarily acknowledged.

8. Finding oneself in a cemetery during a dream may indicate sadness or unresolved grief. It may also represent one's "dead" past.

9. Chocolate in a dream may symbolize that the dreamer feels the need to be rewarded and deserves special treatment. It could also mean that the dreamer has been indulging in too many excesses and needs to practice restraint.

10. Standing on a cliff in a dream can represent that one has a broad view of something or that the dreamer feels like he or she is living on the edge or is afraid of failure.