When researching dream interpretation, it is important to examine what role dreams play in our lives. Dream research has shown that dreams play an important role, both physically and psychologically, and a thorough understanding of how we dream and why we dream is an important foundation for anyone interested in dream interpretation.

Dreams have real-world meaning. Dreams are told in a symbolic language, and dream images often contain hidden meanings and messages. When analyzing and interpreting dreams, it is important to understand that the stories told in dreams are symbolic and should not be taken literally. The meaning of dreams for each dreamer is a personal matter related to each person's experience and emotions.