This episode explores the vital importance of creating intentional ceremonies around sleep and waking. Key practices include avoiding screens, news, and stimulating content for one hour before bed and one hour after waking - the blue light suppresses melatonin. The stimulating content keeps the brain active when it needs to wind down or gently wake up. This is particularly important for brain health as we age.
The episode emphasizes keeping electronics out of the bedroom entirely to avoid electromagnetic interference with the body's natural rhythms. A core teaching is "accept everything, then work out what you can do from this moment on" - if you can't take practical action now, write it down or set it aside rather than worrying, which blocks connection to your source.
The practice of gratitude bookends the day: expressing appreciation before sleep and upon waking creates a comforting container for rest. When sleep is elusive, focus on thankfulness and really feel that connection. These simple ceremonies of digital boundaries, acceptance, and gratitude can transform sleep from mere rest into sacred restoration.
