Sleep …Meditate…Rest
I love to sleep. So much so that it annoys most folks that know me. Regardless of whether the sleep affects them or not, people get all bent out of shape over my desire to sleep. Now that I have children it is different for obvious reasons. But, when I was younger, single, or it was just me and my husband, people would complain anytime I suggested a nap. Why? Who was I hurting?
Finally, right before I met my last husband, my roommate was quite vocal about my ability to sleep. We won’t discuss her ability to drink but anyway, it would drive her crazy because I would sleep so much. Anyway, I finally started telling her I was meditating. At least she would leave me alone that way.
And, the more I thought about it, the more I figure that the time I spent in bed, awake, doing deep breathing exercises trying to clear my brain…it was meditating, wasn’t it?
There are 3 popular forms of meditation and even though my form (sleeping) doesn’t necessarily get listed, it still works…trust me.
1. Transcendental Meditation which uses a mantra
2. Mindfulness Meditation or Insight Meditation or Vipassana involves nonjudgmental observation of thoughts as the focus on breathing or a seen or visualized object takes place
3. Visualization Meditation is used to relieve pain.
So, see, I wasn’t too far off was I?
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November 18th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Wouldn’t the world be a nicer place if we all slept and meditated more? More people need to realize how fundamental a well rested body is to good health.