Razhie

"This is the true joy in life - being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances." --George Bernard Shaw

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My official name is Manda, but I've been Razhie for almost as long. I'm a 28 year old woman who didn't use to be half as confident or brazen as she is now.

My advice is pretty good, not always perfect and rarely censored.

I can read what is written. I cannot read your mind.

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Razhie. Advicenators Member Since: June 13, 2005. Answers: 5077. Visitors: 211514.

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The Question
So, if I had a dream and then woke up not recalling several elements of it, it is possible or even likely that my while awake my imagination will attempt to fill in the gaps, whether or not they are accurate at all?

The Answer
It's not just likely, it's exactly what SHOULD happen in a healthy mind. Even when you are awake, your mind makes assumptions and fills in details that are missing. That is basically the exact thing that going on when you experience deja vu! Your mind is trying to fill in a missing piece of information.

Our minds are excellent at filling in the blanks when our senses don't provide enough information. Although it can be a bit uncomfortable to realize that your mind isn't telling always telling you the complete truth, it's the same for everyone, and it's a really cool thing about human beings.
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