Dreams are the mind’s private puzzles, the parts of us we don’t normally solve in waking life. They pull us in because each night throws a fresh, bizarre scenario at us, and we’re forced to piece together meaning from symbols that only appear when we’re unconscious. That mystery keeps us awake, trying to figure out what’s going on inside. In a way, the brain is cheating us on purpose, keeping its hidden logic out of reach until we’re ready to crack it. The more obscure the dream, the more intriguing the chase becomes.