perhaps look at it this way. Your physical existence is based upon a molecular combination of atoms, electrons/protons, quarks, and getting even smaller in the newest of theories little vibrating strings.
Now the second part of this only works if you concede that you are also made up of something innately not physical -- a spirit, or soul of some sort. (but perhaps made up of the same kind of particles at different frequencies of vibration that do not make up physical particles.)
This life (the physical one) is a time to build experiences that will change the vibrations of the non-physical part of you. Perhaps when you work out all of your iniquities and vices (problem-solving, if you wish to call it that.) You will be afforded the opportunity to advance to a completely higher plane (call it Nirvana or Heaven or whatever you wish.) Until you reach this "enlightenment" you will simply be reincarnated into another physical form to have a chance to work at those problems some more.
Maybe its not exactly like a dream, and I'm not sure if I explained it very well, but its just a thought....
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