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Raquel Gomes

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Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker

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Why did evolution decide to outlaw muscle activity during REM sleep? Because by eliminating muscle activity you are prevented from acting out your dream experience.

Truly Genius!!! :-)

Raquel’s Quotes

“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

tags: books, magic, reading

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“Follow your inner moonlight; don't hide the madness.”
― Allen Ginsberg

tags: be-yourself, self-expression

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