What Causes Dreams?

If the theory is true—that we all dream, regardless of whether or not we remember them—then what makes them happen? What inspires, creates, or influences the pictures that run through our head when we close our eyes? Well I believe that it has to do with what is going on in our lives. For example, last Thursday night I had a dream that I was trying to drive from the backseat of my grandma’s car. Why was this? Well, I did find out earlier that day that I would be getting my license on Friday. So, unsurprisingly, the topic that had been on my mind all night followed through into my dreams.  I also believe that certain objects or scenarios that happen in your dreams can be created due to things you think about in life. For example, someone who dreams of a key may be going through a stage in their life where they have opportunities, control, secrets, freedom, knowledge, or responsibility.  Your dreams have a way of showing you things you may not otherwise know about yourself, so writing them down and reading key points through a dream interpreter could help you to make a decision in your life. My favorite dream interpreter is dreammoods.com, and when I have dreams that scare me or make me happy you can bet that the first thing I will do in the morning is use my phone to get on and check.  Dreaming is one of my favorite things to do, and even when I have nightmares I just remember that I can learn from them. In the end, our waking life is what causes us to dream.