What is the Connection Between Dreams and Reality?

Dreams have always been a fascinating phenomenon, with extensive research conducted on them in both Eastern and Western cultures, ancient and modern. Ancient Eastern cultures had the "Interpretation of Dreams" by Zhou Gong, while ancient Greece had Aristotle's "On Dreams." Despite the advancements in modern science and technology, we still cannot fully explain dreams. Many people believe that dreams are closely related to reality, potentially reflecting past or future events. Therefore, dreams are often seen as having predictive qualities. What is the connection between dreams and reality? Some argue that dreams and reality are opposites, where dream experiences are the opposite of real-life events. Others suggest that dreams can predict the future, as they may reflect our inner desires and thoughts. Another perspective is that dreams and reality coexist as parallel spaces, with both being objective but not influencing each other. Some even propose that dreams are an alternate conscious world or a realm of the soul. Despite thousands of years of exploration, dreams remain mysterious, captivating the curiosity of many researchers. One day, the enigma of dreams may be unraveled.