I read a lot of blogs (I use Google Reader to keep track of them all), and every now and then I’ve noticed that most of the bloggers I read seem to go through periods when they don’t post much. Sometimes they offer an explanation, sometimes they don’t. (Usually the explanation has to do with [...]
Tag Archives: rest
breathing space
Posted in body care, bodywork, contemplation, creativity, dreams, mindfulness, rest, soul, spirituality, wellness
Also tagged breathing space, digital sabbatical, minimalism, online addiction
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gone sleeping
I’ve written a whole month’s worth of blog posts about bedrooms. That should give you some indication of how much I love my bed. (For more indication, read this post about one of my favorite Elizabethan songs called An Evening Hymn.) There’s been a huge war waging inside of me for the past month. The [...]
respite
As I start to write this post, one of my cats is trying to use my mouse arm for a pillow. He’s looking for a little shut-eye, and he knows my arm is comfy and warm. To be honest, I need a bit of shut-eye, too. I have a full-time job, and I typically try [...]
rest
This is a photo of my two cats, Guy and Tear, sleeping on my bed when they were about 10 weeks old. Most beings need at least a little sleep. Home is where we rest our bodies. It’s important to be heroic, ambitious, productive, efficient, creative, and progressive, but these qualities don’t necessarily nurture the [...]
Posted in animals, bedrooms, home, interior design, rest, sleep
Also tagged kittens, sleeping, Thomas Moore
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regeneration
When I wake up in the morning feeling tired, I don’t want to get out of bed. When I wake up in the morning feeling wonderful, I’m ready to start the day. ~ Is your sleep a time of regeneration? Do you wake up feeling refreshed? How amazing would your life be if you did? [...]
aromatherapy and rest
Some people find certain scents restful, calming or relaxing. I love the smell of lavender, and other floral scents. If aromatherapy is something that interests you, consider learning more about the scents you love. ~ What’s your favorite essential oil? How could you use it to create a more restful bedroom? ~ The themes for [...]
electronics in the bedroom
I try really hard not to use electronics with lit screens (TV, computer, smart phone) in my bedroom. They’re supposed to make it harder to get restful sleep. This month I was going to try and go the entire month without looking at my iPhone in the middle of the night. Half-way through the month, [...]
Posted in bedrooms, rest, sleep, wellness
Also tagged computer screen, light, screen, sleep, smart phone, television, TV, wellness
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sleep hygiene
I try to follow good sleep hygiene. I first learned about sleep hygiene from the book Power Sleep, by Dr. James B. Maas. Before I read this book, I didn’t realize the damage that sleep deprivation could wreak on the human body. Ever since, I try to get a good night’s sleep whenever I can. [...]
