I have always had a hard time falling asleep. I don't know what it is about laying in bed that makes me think so much. Maybe it is what lies in the darkness behind the shadows causing my mind to wander, trying to fill in the gaps. The not too faint chirping of crickets outside my window isn't of any help either. I am tired, but I can't make my mind stop. Nothing of importance is even playing out in my thoughts, so what is the point of all this? Certainly being a zombie all day from lack of sleep is not it, so I step towards the door of reason as to why I think so much when there is nothing to be thought about. I stumble upon a thought; I am almost certain of the reason- lack of yoga and meditation. I have always been high strung, even as a little girl, so it doesn't surprise me that I am still that way as of today, especially when trying to sleep. Yoga and meditation help me sort my thoughts out while also helping me practice the art of not thinking at all. Having a clear mind is such as good feeling that I am almost mad at myself for not taking more advantage of such an amazing thing sooner and more frequently. I am bad at schedules and tend to stray from my own path, but yoga and meditation are something that I need in my life to be more balanced.
Does your wandering mind ever keep you up all night?
I do have a hard time sleeping most of the time. I have to wake up early in the am for work, so I do try to blank my mind out and relax as much as I can before I try to go to sleep and I always hope I do not wake up in the middle of the night.
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I'm glad you find something that helps! My mind used to be way too active for my own good during the night. I completely relate with the zombie feeling. A good night's rest gives the next day a great start.
ReplyDeleteTotally! The day after a restless night is absolutely awful.
DeletePaisley, have you tried Lotus Wei Quiet Mind? It's like a miracle for people who can't sleep. I keep the serum by my bed so if I wake up in the middle of the night, I just put some on my face & go right back to sleep. It also comes in drops you take by mouth & a mist you can spray around you. Smells divine, too, and all natural! It's effective because it's made with special flower remedies that work via the acupuncture meridians.
ReplyDeleteI have not! Thank you so much for telling me about it. I will definitely have to try it out for myself now.
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