Lifetree Café is a faith-based discussion group that meets every Tuesday at 7:00pm for 60 minutes at The Pointe, 5650 NW Hwy (Rt 14) between Target and Sam’s Club (no cost and always snacks). The topic and short film for May 3rd is “Dreams and Nightmares: The Science Behind the Stories of Your Mind” (see below for more information) If you have any questions or need a ride, contact Richard or Judith Brooke at 815 228-7570 or robjral2406@gmail.com
The cause, meaning, and importance of dreams and nightmares will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Tuesday, May 3rd from 7-8 p.m. The program, titled “Dreams and Nightmares: The Science Behind the Stories of Your Mind,” features a filmed interview with Dr. William Moorcroft, author of “Understanding Sleep and Dreaming.” In the interview, Moorcroft explains that sleep is critical for our brains to function and dreams are a way for the mind to organize and process information. “There are different components in our brain, and when we’re awake, they function one way,” Moorcroft says. “When we sleep, that functional organization greatly changes. Sleep is not a waste of time; it is a reorganization of the brain.” In the episode, Moorcroft also discusses the cause of recurring dreams and nightmares.