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Post by Rockhopper Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:21 am

Those sudden twitches just as you are sliding off to sleep.

Hypnagogic jerks refer to involuntary bodily twitches, movements, or muscular jolts that occur during the transition from wakefulness to a sleeping state.  Most people are thought to experience them just moments before entering the first stage of sleep.  In some cases, hypnagogic jerks are also referred to as “sleep twitches” or “sleep starts,” but are sometimes referenced as “hypnic jerks,” which is a broader term characterizing jolts occurring at any point throughout the night.

Perhaps you’ve experienced a hypnagogic jerk as you attempt to fall asleep.  You may lie down for bed, feel as if you’re on the brink of sleep, and suddenly your body jolts involuntarily.  There’s nothing you can do about the jerks, but they usually subside quickly and before you know it, you’re fully asleep.

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Post by Agartha Sat Feb 27, 2016 11:55 am

I loved the theories on the evolutionary reflex! Makes lots of sense!! So when I dream I am falling, that's actually the old hominid in me telling me not to fall of a tree!! lol
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Post by Rockhopper Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:44 pm

We are more like our ancestors than some people like to think Ags.

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Post by Agartha Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:00 am

Rockhopper wrote:We are more like our ancestors than some people like to think Ags.

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Oh we are indeed, only a fool would say we  are the creation of 'intelligent' design, when we have so many faulty parts.
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Post by Kaere Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:10 am

I suppose that depends on your definition of intelligent design and what you think it involves, Aggie. I am one of those that believes a higher power has sometimes nudged us.
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Post by Stargate Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:45 am

I would not go as far as you Ags, in this mix everything goes, even when you think it does not. I would chose Kaere's version of probability.

If you look at logic, we have more functioning on the human level, than not, which makes a good ballance.

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Post by Agartha Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:43 pm

Sorry guys, but I don't see the evidence for a a higher power or intelligence having tampered with us...... but I shouldn't have said fool and I apologize for that.
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Post by Stargate Sun Feb 28, 2016 2:10 pm

No problem sis, I love you period.

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Post by Agartha Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:34 pm

Stargate wrote:No problem sis, I love you period.

Thank you, brother!!!
Love to you too ♥
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