dreaming

n. the experience of seeing images or stories in your mind while you are asleep.

n. the physiological and psychological state of experiencing dreams during sleep.

“He woke up suddenly and realized his dreaming had been very vivid.”

“Scientific studies suggest that dreaming occurs primarily during the REM stage of the sleep cycle, though its exact biological purpose remains debated.”

n. thinking about your goals or imagining a better future while you are awake.

n. the act of indulging in fantasies, aspirations, or imaginative thoughts while awake.

“Stop your dreaming and focus on the work you need to finish.”

“Her constant dreaming about a career in music eventually motivated her to apply for the conservatory despite her parents' initial objections.”

n. the spiritual beliefs of Indigenous Australians about how the world was created.

n. the central spiritual and cosmological belief system of Indigenous Australians, involving the creation of the world by ancestral beings.

“The guide explained how the Dreaming is connected to the local landscape.”

“The Dreaming encompasses a complex system of law, social structures, and environmental knowledge passed down through oral traditions for millennia.”

Formal