Wait… people see images in their mind?!?!

[MindfulMoment]

I came across a video this morning while I was just scrolling, and for my whole life I had no idea that when people think about things they can actually see a picture of it in their minds. I’ve always been a person that needs to see it in real life to figure things out but I had no idea people actually can see it in their heads. I am dumbfounded lol. I see nothing. Just black. I can be aware I’m thinking about it but there’s no picture just black. I thought that’s was how everyone was lol. The more you know, ha!

[CLB1125]

I see everything! I see rulers and can do measurements, in color. I thought everyone did. When I want to space out I put music on and make up stories in my mind. I see myself but im thin and gorgeous! Hey if you’re going to dream, you can look any way you want. Joking around, but yes I do see everything.

[MindfulMoment in reply to CLB1125]

That is insane to me. I had no idea. I’d kinda like to see what that’s like lol

[CLB1125 in reply to MindfulMoment]

Do you dream when you’re sleeping? Same thing only you’re awake

[MindfulMoment in reply to CLB1125]

I have super vivid dreams when I dream. I can’t believe people see that awake. I am so completely dumbfounded by this lol. I can’t possibly be the only one who doesn’t see any of that. I think in words and processes and ideas. But never a picture. Like if you close your eyes and think about something do you see it?

[CLB1125 in reply to MindfulMoment]

Yes I do

[MindfulMoment]

I think through the scenario but I don’t see anything. It’s just an idea.

[sabres4love]

I have quite the imagination and I definitely can sometimes see things when I close my eyes. It isn't always a good thing.

[MindfulMoment in reply to sabres4love]

I’d imagine imagining something negative could be quite scary.

[MindfulMoment]

That’s so funny. I just assumed no one could. I never really thought about it. My husband constantly asks me which way I want something or which goes where and I don’t know I have to actually place it and then look at it. I didn’t know he could actually see it in his head lol

[Hidden]

I only remember things because I visualize a picture - different people use different parts of their brain

[Focusedmind]

Everyone thinks differently. Some people think in numbers, others think in words, and many see visual images and colors. I think it depends on what you inherited from your parents. Thank Heavens, we are not all the same! For it takes all types to understand our world! 🤗

[TangledUpIn]

I'm sorry you don't see images, I find it very helpful. I also see entire conversations taking place among different people. These "conversations" I'm hearing then play out in front of my eyes in real life. 😵‍💫