Dreams about flying and falling

D espite centuries of questioning and decades of scientific research, we still know relatively little about the way our brains work. Although there is some debate about the function and importance of our dreams, they are largely considered to be a powerful portent of our unconscious thoughts. The interpretation of dreams goes back as far as ancient Greek and Egyptian civilisations, but in the 20th century, two predominant schools of thought developed. Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung both believed that our dreams represent unfulfilled wishes, while cognitive psychologists argue that dreams are more likely to be a representation of our everyday experiences, a way of processing our thoughts, feelings and interaction with others. Here are some of the most popular dream themes that people seek an explanation for. Flying: unlike most other common themes, dreaming that you can fly is usually considered to be a positive experience.