Eyes Wide Open

[Boogman]

            The last few days have completely changed my worldview, and perhaps even my life. I am more self aware of my daydreaming now than at any other time. With my eyes open to MD, I’m finding that I do it more than I realized. Walking to class, I daydream. In class during pauses or repetitive parts, my mind runs. And when my mind runs, I have to move something, be it my fingers, feet or even toes.

            However, I’ve also found that there are differences. I never work on developing my “dream worlds” when I’m around other people. It simply doesn’t happen. Usually, when I’m in class or waiting in line, my mind is wandering to other subjects. The thoughts could be triggered by what’s been said, playing out how my day has been going, or something completely off the wall. However, once the teacher starts talking again, I immediately pay attention, usually to see if what they’re saying is worth the time.

            I also realized that my daydreaming was completely different when it comes to books. For instance, today I started a new book, and it was discussing how a group of people were performing a religious ritual. After reading the details, I immediately looked up for a few seconds and stared blankly into space, conceptualizing the ritual in greater detail. I then stuck my nose back in the book, and continued on.

 

            I think the diversity of my daydreams prevented me from recognizing them for what they are earlier. How about the rest of you? Do any of you daydream differently based on what you’re doing?

[Wish Upon A Wish]

I think I do, most of the time. When I can't really visualize a proper dream world, usually 'cause I'm around others or doing something that requires a little concentration, then instead, I'll be 'talking' to someone in my head, maybe imagining a random scenario between us if I can. It always seems to be someone that exists though, sometimes a celeb, usually friends, or more likely people Ive just met, or a guy I'm crushing on... Why does that make me feel like I sound like one of those annoying "typical" teens who only seem to talk about guys? Ah well.

I also consistently do the exact same thing you do with books, sometimes I visualize, but sometimes I imagine myself changing a situation if I've read the book before.

[greyartist]

I hadn't thought about it. I'm not sure if I do it differently based on what I am doing or not. I will start paying closer attention to see.