Rest, oh sweet rest. The restoration that accompanies the hours of sleep is invaluable. Medical journals attest to this relative to the immune system, organ and overall brain functioning. And from the expanded consciousness perspective we may indeed take flight to explore deeper realms of awareness that are only recently being understood. Dreams have long been the stuff of personal and professional conversations, however there is much more going on during sleep than the word ‘dream’ implies. I’ll leave that for future writing.
I did not coin the phrase ‘sleep hygiene’ but I use it frequently as I support the concept that sleep preparation is a cornerstone to inviting successful rest. The preparations start with the overall feel of the space. It needs to give the feeling that something unassociated with the rest of daily living happens there. A sense of peace, comfort and withdrawal from the outer world makes for the perfect setting for rest. It is best thought of as an intimate chamber where one is most internally referenced. This said it is worth the reminder to be exceedingly thoughtful about who and what is permitted there.
My recommendations include:
Choose a paint color restful to your eye
Limit clutter
Avoid technology use beyond music
Keep reading materials limited to good literature and spiritual growth
Keep financial management and arguments out of the bedroom
Choose furnishings and décor that reflect your desired sense of peace & comfort
