I am not a fan of the way Descartes thinks but that doesn't mean I can't agree with some of the things he says. In his own words, "I must nevertheless here consider that I am a man, and that, consequently,...representing to myself in dreams those same things,...,which the insane think are presented to them in their waking moments." I thought this was very enlightening to those of us who find ourselves occasionally questioning the reality of our waking moments, because often our dreams can seem more real to us than those experiences we have throughout the day. While I cannot wrap my mind around the concept of my hand extended in front of my face not being part of reality, I can see how our perception of something we know to be real can change over time because of our own doubting nature. I thank God that He gives me a peace to supercede these doubts.

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