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THE TRUTH
16-DREAMS AND VISIONS
Dreams consist of three parts:
(i) the scenic type or setting,
(ii) the personnel, and
(iii) the end in view (gratification of a wish).
The first of these is determined by the type of the stimulus, e.g., a sensation of penetrating cold will give rise to scenes in cold climates, falling snow and the like.
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The second factor is determined by the leading characters of one's predominant thoughts, that is, the residue of conscious thought able to stir up the will.
The third is really the motive power, behind the dream, for without an active impulse mental processes cannot be carried on.
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Sensation is the starting point of a dream. It may be due to external causation or arise within the body. It is seized upon by a mental impulse, which generally is one that is persistent and suppressed. A train of rapid thought then results in the drowsy consciousness. The personnel of the mental drama consist of those who have been recently prominent in the individual's consciousness, and who are or may be connected with the gratification of the motive impulse. But
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