Dream physical suite

The physical dream is triggered by a stimulus, whether it is poor digestion, a noise, or touch. Physiological or external causes are the origin of a physical dream. It has been scientifically proven that noises can add wandering symbols to the dream itself. It has been observed that these added symbols automatically come from memory, whereas those of the authentic dream remain. Diet can also play a role in a physical dream. For example, a heavy meal, poor digestion, and often, it seems, the cause of a nightmare.

Rolande, what do you think about dreams in which one perceives smells? I remember a dream in which I distinctly smelled the perfume of a man I knew well, who was accustomed to wearing it, even down to the specific brand. Don’t you find that strange?

Dear Josy, yes, but did you know that smell is the sense that remains silent while we sleep? It is the only sense that does not work when we are asleep. What you are teaching me here is very surprising, and at the same time I am not surprised, Josy, because your sensitivity is very developed. As you say so well... epidermal!

Good evening, dear Rolande,

First of all, I realize that I am straying from your original topic. I hope you don’t mind.

No, I didn’t know that smell is the only sense that doesn’t work when we sleep; I’m discovering it now. So it’s a surprise for me.

I readily believe that my feelings are well-developed; you laughed, having picked up a word I had written: “epidermal.”

Generally speaking, I am what is called a sensual person. This sensuality emanates from me and is perceived by the people I interact with, and it seems that ultimately it allows me to catch the slightest emitted wave. Therefore, do you not think that this trait of character could continue to live on in sleep, and that when I dream it persists and allows me to detect elements such as smells?

Last week, I had a dream that felt so real that I actually smelled something; when I think about it now, it’s as if I’m perpetually searching for that scent. Are there any negative effects to this?