Monday, April 7, 2014
What Insomnia Has Taught Me
* That the problems of the world can't be solved at 2:30 a.m.
* That practicing relaxation may not bring sleep, but will provide some additional rest.
* That God might be teaching patience in frustrating circumstances over which one has little to no control, like falling asleep on command.
* That this, too, shall pass. The urge and need to sleep is an overwhelming one. No matter how severe the insomnia, eventually, everyone does sleep.
* That it is possible to function, and function well, on less than optimal sleep, especially when not self-inflicted.
* That I now have plenty of time to get that project done that I worried over not having enough time to accomplish (typed with a touch of sarcasm).
* That God invented caffeine for a reason.
* That my sleeping bag will feel totally awesome at the end of today.
* That power naps are golden...and that rejuvenation and increased productivity come from taking pauses in the day, not charging full speed ahead 24/7.
* To thank God for the gifts of full nights of rested sleep when they do occur AND
* For the insights that work their way into my brain in that area between alertness and "can't quite get back to sleep."
* That I probably have plenty of company.
* That, for whatever reason unbeknownst to me, I'm where God wants me in this moment, and that no greater blessing exists for me than to be in God's will.
* That practicing relaxation may not bring sleep, but will provide some additional rest.
* That God might be teaching patience in frustrating circumstances over which one has little to no control, like falling asleep on command.
* That this, too, shall pass. The urge and need to sleep is an overwhelming one. No matter how severe the insomnia, eventually, everyone does sleep.
* That it is possible to function, and function well, on less than optimal sleep, especially when not self-inflicted.
* That I now have plenty of time to get that project done that I worried over not having enough time to accomplish (typed with a touch of sarcasm).
* That God invented caffeine for a reason.
* That my sleeping bag will feel totally awesome at the end of today.
* That power naps are golden...and that rejuvenation and increased productivity come from taking pauses in the day, not charging full speed ahead 24/7.
* To thank God for the gifts of full nights of rested sleep when they do occur AND
* For the insights that work their way into my brain in that area between alertness and "can't quite get back to sleep."
* That I probably have plenty of company.
* That, for whatever reason unbeknownst to me, I'm where God wants me in this moment, and that no greater blessing exists for me than to be in God's will.
Illustration
by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for Bryony.
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