World Dream Day – September 25, 2022, history significance why we celebrate
World Dream Day is on September 25 every year. We all have dreams, and we’re not just talking about what happens when our eyes close at the end of the day. We are talking about the ones we have when we’re wide awake.
Many inventions in today’s world started as simple ideas but what brought about the skyscrapers and airplanes was the willpower of those with the big ideas to hold on to those dreams and force them into existence. Our aspirations are more than fantasies; with hard work and persistence, they’re the flame that turns inventions into reality.
History of World Dream Day
An anonymous instructor first established World Dream Day at Columbia University in 2012. The aim of celebrating the day is to help each one of us to achieve our dreams. It makes the world a better place to live for those visionaries. The day is observed to encourage individuals, families, schools, businesses, and communities to take time and focus on those dreams to turn them into a reality.
The vision of the day is to unite people from all around the world in achievement and aspiration. The celebration of the day makes the world a brighter, more innovative, and collaborative place. Every dream has some effects, and there are so many world-famous personalities who attained success after making their dream come true.
One has to cross the barriers for achieving the goal. Dream Day celebrates people to dream for their aim and bring about a positive change. Dream Day inspires and aspires in raising the people globally and take a stand for what they truly desire and deserve
WORLD DREAM DAY TIMELINE
2014
Dreaming Differently
The founder of World Dream day speaks at the U.N. briefing on Global Citizenship.
2017
Reimagine the Dream
The theme is on flipping scripts and re-examining the global possibilities to be involved in.
2019
Dreaming Higher
The focus is on elevating dreams to the next level, as individuals and as a collective.
2021
Dreaming Forward
On the 10th anniversary, everyone’s invited to dream of positive possibilities.
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5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT DREAMS
We all dream
Young or old, we all dream for about two hours during the REM stage of sleep.
We forget most of them
Studies show that we forget our dreams due to changing levels of acetylcholine and norepinephrine during sleep.
Sometimes we have colorless dreams
Sometimes we dream in black and white.
Animals have dreams too
Researchers believe animals have different sleep stages, including REM.
You’re paralyzed when dreaming
It’s normal for our bodies to go limp when we dream, to prevent us from acting out.
How to Observe the Day
Bring out an inspiring dream, create a plan, and start to work towards your goal. The day is even for those who want to enlarge their productivity or goal. Post and share your celebrations on social media using the hashtag #WorldDreamDay.
