Unresolved emotions might be the cause of recurring dreams says experts

admin 2023年10月9日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do you have dreams that occur again and again?
Do you think dreams have meaning?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/

[adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings
He had an intense emotional response to the news of his promotion, feeling a mix of excitement, pride, and gratitude.

conflict /KON-flikt/

[noun] – a situation in which there are opposing demands or ideas and a choice has to be made between them
The conflict between her personal values and the demands of her job created a sense of inner turmoil and stress.

theme /theem/

[noun] – the main subject
The theme of love and redemption runs throughout the novel, as the main character seeks forgiveness and a chance at redemption for past mistakes.

symbol /SIM-buhl/

[noun] – something that is used to represent a quality or idea
The broken chains serve as a symbol of freedom and liberation from oppression.

heal /heel/

[verb] – to make or become healthy or whole again
The soothing music helped heal her emotional wounds.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

Recurring dreams have always made people wonder and feel emotional. Some experts believe that these dreams come from unresolved feelings and problems. They think that our subconscious mind uses these dreams to deal with conflicts or traumas that we haven’t addressed when we’re awake. By dreaming about the same things over and over, our mind tries to find a solution or closure. Another idea is that recurring dreams might be connected to behaviors or thoughts that stop personal growth. They can be like reminders or warnings from our subconscious, showing us distressing parts of our behavior or thoughts.

Remember, understanding recurring dreams is personal and different for each person. While there might be common themes and symbols, their meaning is unique to each dreamer. Exploring the emotions and symbols in these dreams and getting help from professionals like therapists or dream experts can give us more insights so we can learn more about our own emotions and opportunities for personal growth. Embracing these dreams can help us heal and change ourselves for the better.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Recurring dreams are dreams that happen repeatedly.
Some experts believe recurring dreams come from unresolved feelings and problems.
The subconscious mind uses recurring dreams to confuse us.
Recurring dreams are not connected to behaviors or thoughts that hinder personal growth.
Recurring dreams can be reminders or warnings from the subconscious.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

emotional

conflict

theme

symbol

heal

Engaging in creative activities can help ___________ emotional wounds and promote well-being.
The dove is often used as a ___________ of peace and harmony in various cultures.
The movie’s ending made the audience ___________ .
The ___________ of love and redemption permeated throughout the entire storyline.
She was in a ___________ between her moral principles and the pressure to go along with an unethical decision.