Coffee With Rajendra - A Conversational Psychotherapy Experience

Have you ever woken up from a dream that left you feeling unsettled, comforted, or strangely relieved? You're not alone — and it's not random. From ancient mystics to modern neuroscientists, humans have long believed that dreams carry emotional weight. Today, we understand that dreams aren't just nighttime movies — they are the brain’s way of processing, regulating, and integrating emotions. In this post, we explore how dreams help us manage our emotional lives, drawing insights from Freudian theory, Jungian psychology, modern neuroscience, and therapeutic practices. --- 🧠 What is REM Sleep — and Why Is It Important? REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is a unique stage of sleep that occurs several times throughout the night. During REM: Your eyes move rapidly under closed eyelids. Your brain becomes highly active, similar to wakefulness. Most vivid dreaming takes place. Your body experiences temporary muscle paralysis — to prevent you from acting out your dreams. Crucially, RE...