The Machinery Of — Dreams

Have you ever wondered why you don’t realize a dream is a dream while it’s happening? In a waking state, your —the part of the brain responsible for logic, impulse control, and critical thinking—is the boss.

When you fall into sleep—the primary stage for dreaming—the emotional center of your brain, the limbic system , goes into overdrive. Specifically, the amygdala (responsible for processing fear and excitement) becomes highly active. The Machinery of Dreams

The Machinery of Dreams: What’s Actually Happening in Your Sleeping Brain? Have you ever wondered why you don’t realize