Day 264 - A Year to Clear - The Benefits of Sleep

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Lesson 264: The Benefits of Sleep

“Sleep research shows that below the surface of a peaceful snooze, a complex physiological process is taking place. . .While we sleep, sophisticated sequences of brain waves transform our inert bodies into humming power stations that produce intelligence, alertness and discernment. . . Surrendering to slumber does more than just restore the ability to function efficiently — it actually generates that clear and transparent state of mind we call wakefulness.”

— Veronique Vienne

Today we are to try and close our eyes and take a nap. Just making more room for rest to allow restoration within self. If you are not able to do this, try repeating the recent lesson of “I rest in stillness. I rest in awareness. I rest” instead which should allow some restoration for you there and then.

I did spend most of my Friday with a friend preparing for a feast for the next day. I did however fall asleep on his couch. I had some food and needed a nap. It was only short. Even though I did this unintentionally, I felt revitalised and more awake from it. I was able to just switch off for a moment and it restored me with more energy.

I actually enjoy naps. I always find I’m better for it. I don’t always take them as I’m trying not to become dependent on them. But if I am feeling exhausted, I will opt for it. I think taking a few hours out of your day because your body needs it, is more than okay. We all have commitments we have whether it’s to other people, work and to your household, though sometimes we just need to commit to ourselves. You shouldn’t feel bad for wanting to replenish yourself so you can be your best.

Day 264 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - You Do Not Have to...

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Lesson 264: You Do Not Have to...

We can become One just as we are… right now. We don’t need to affiliate to a certain practise to become one. We don’t have to follow a teaching, we don’t have to go on a vision quest, we don’t have to hang decorations to prove our spirituality… we can just be One at any time and just being who we are. Today we are to think about what we choose as a spiritual practise and to question if this is just another attachment.

I think today’s lesson is a good challenge. I base my spirituality around witchcraft and lightwork which encompasses mediumship, crystals and using divination tools such as tarot cards, crystal ball, black mirror and pendulum. I can also scry using wax, water and fire… well I think I can scry with any tool really. I think it’s good to question if this is another attachment and I suppose it is, but I’m not totally agreeing with this lesson. I think if anything, when I had no faith and spirituality, I was awakened and then found that my witchcraft and lightwork helped guide me out of my own plight. If anything it gave me strength and actually helped me to be connected with others which encompasses this notion of Oneness. I have it to thank actually, because if I didn’t have it to guide me and give me a sense of my own purpose, then I would have felt disconnected with my spirituality. I think it’s good to have it as a guide, even if it’s another attachment. It gave me a place in my immediate world and pushed me to think beyond myself also. If anything these practises helped me to become One. I have more connection with self and the human collective because of it. I have deeper understanding not only from those practises but also from this 365 day challenge I set for myself. I think there is always room for expansion through learning.