dream catcher

DREAM CATCHER

               The dream catcher, which originated from native american culture, is an item that is hung in the sleeping area so that the sunlight can hit it. The purpose of the dream catcher is to attract all sorts of dreams. Bad dreams can't make their way through the web unlike good ones. 

Having dreams about frogs

Frogs are very frequent characters that appear in dreams. Frogs appear more frequently in women's dreams as opposed to the dreams of men. Men dream of toads more often than frogs. Despite the fact that the amphibious creature is more often than not associated with its unpleasant appearance, a frog can be interpreted positively. Frog's are associated with its metamorphosis of the tadpole to frog, and because it lives both in water and on land. Its evolution symbolizes the transformation of the human mind. The frog can be considered a pure soul, surrounded by an ugly appearance. If jumping cheerfully in your dream, the frog foretells a happy and joyful heart, because you will have good luck in everything you attempt.
 
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Do animals dream?

Regardless of what your Phd is, it's common knowledge that animals sleep. However, it is still unknown if they actually dream.

Sleeping animals, like cats, dogs, and rats, can be seen twitching and "reacting" to things in their sleep. There is a stage of sleep called Rapid Eye Movement (or REM). REM is when your eyeballs  start darting all around, under your closed eyelids. It reflects activity in your brain. Animals go through REM, so it can be speculated that they do dream. 

My Favorite Sleep Food Should Be Yours Too

There are many foods that help promote sleep. The ways that these food help varies from each type. For instance, cherries are used to promote vivid dreams and warm milk is used to help fall into a deeper sleep. My personal favorite is rice because it's extremely tasty, goes good with everything, and promotes a deep sleep. The only issue that I see with consuming rice before bed is the risk of acid reflux.  Other foods that promote sleep are: Cereal, Chamomile Tea, Passionfruit Tea, Honey, Kale, Shrimp, Lobster, Hummus, and Elk

Our Rating On Midwoodblogs

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Our interviewer did not even take as much as a glance at our blog. Another point that the review said was that we're "too informative". I don't even understand how that is a negative aspect of our blog. This truly shows how our interviewer could not take a second to actually look at our blog. Adding to this, Midwoodblogs' review was referring to us directly. The review was repeatedly stating "you" and "yours". This shows that only only is their post uninformative but also made to directly jab at us.
Additionally, we were being interviewed while we were working on our own blog. Why is it our responsibility to take the time out of our short period to answer her silly questions.
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Sleep Paralysis

The Nightmare, by Henry Fuseli (1781)

Sleep paralysis is when you are awake and conscious and awake but can't move you're body. This usually occurs when falling asleep or waking. When you sleep, your body is relaxed and kept still because of a brain process known as atonia. This happens during REM sleep so we don't physically act out our dreams while sleeping. Sleep paralysis is when you are experiencing REM atonia but are awake and aware. Most people are frightened by the sudden immobility and experience hallucinations, mostly malicious beings, sounds, or energies. Many feel an evil energy standing on their chest.

Dreams and Nightmares In The Pokemon World

         There are many Pokemon that are based off of dreams. Among these are the mythical Pokemon, Darkrai and the legendary Pokemon, Cresselia.
         Darkrai is known as the "pitch-black" Pokemon and is known for putting people to sleep with his attack, dark void. This attack causes never ending nightmares and can only be stopped with the help from Cresselia.Cresselia can be seen as an opposite of Darkrai, as Darkrai causes nightmares, whereas Cresselia prevents them
Cresselia and Darkrai are also found on islands that can be seen as counterparts to one another. Darkrai is found on Newmoon Island while Cresselia is found on Fullmoon Island. This is also fitting because the new moon is absent of light as opposed to the full moon which is when the moon exhibits the most light.  
          In addition to this, there is a story in the Pokemon universe about a little girl who is put to sleep by Darkrai. The girl's parents search far and wide to find a remedy for her curse but fail. The girl is later abandoned by her parents and left in her house to starve to death. The girl's ghost is seen inhabiting the house and can only be put to rest with the help from Cresselia. 
    

Images: Darkrai is on the left, Cresselia on the right.