Adaptive Daydream

Adaptive Daydream

How to Bury a Dead Dream

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Alyssa Allegretti
Jan 08, 2025
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First, you must determine if the dream is truly dead. Place your fingers on the pulse; is there a faint, nearly indiscernible heartbeat?

If you're not sure, check for the breath. Remove your eyeglasses and place the lens against the lips of your dream. If there is a gentle fog, you can be assured your dream is not yet dead, but merely in a deep sleep. “A…

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