Restless Nights.
This morning I woke up or was I actually asleep or in a sort of stupor. I had one of those restless nights caused by reading a disturbing book just before bed time. It is not a good idea to fill our head with negative input, especially before bed. I usually avoid things like that not eating a heavy meal or doing anything to hype me up. I never watch those TV programme full of violence and disasters. I did not find the book was disturbing while reading it.
I found the book interesting because of the stories of how men build monopolies to become rich, disregarding the welfare of others. “A fast Food Nation” by Eric Schlosser, on how America has influenced the worlds eating habits. Except for stressing the statistics in places, to a point bordering on boring, it is easy reading. I skim over those parts and parts I was already fully aware of. But it was not a bed time story to induce a good night’s sleep.
How I cope with restless nights is to remind myself, if my brain needs rest I will sleep, if I am only physically tired then all I need is to shut my eyes and take a few deep breaths and relax. Usually I drift off into the land of oblivion or, as last night, into dreamland. Last night the dreams reflected on the dark side of what I had been reading.
This morning I did not feel very enthusiastic, mindful of my mood, I normally would have put on what I call my ‘get up and go music’. I have music selections to encourage any mood. Unfortunately my music collection is 3,777 km that is 2,347 miles as the crow flies. At 600 m/p hr. a jet takes about 4 hrs. from here to the east coast of Australia.
Pauline and I had lunch in town, not in a fast-food franchises but a little designer sandwich place. I had a nice salad on whole grain bread, with avocado instead of butter. Pauline has the same, adding turkey to hers. She said it is very good for you I agreed but even this shop had reconstituted meat. “Not for me sweetheart,” I said, recalling that book, “I will stick with mostly vegetarian.”
The sun is shining bright. I will sleep tonight. Looking out over the sparkling ocean a gentle breeze making the Buddhist prayer flags flutter and the little bell tinkle. Everything is pristine I do not need other music to lift me up. Nothing remains of this morning’s mood.
I wrote this post in Geraldton but because there are so many things to do and see when visiting new places blogging has a good deal of competition. Finally I am posting, there are not enough hours in the day that may be why I do not need as much sleep as doctors recommend. It is said, ‘Sleep when you are sleepy, drink when you’re dry, but don’t forget to breath or you will die’.
Interesting post, Jack. Yes, I also find gym to be a great mood enhancer. The quote at the end is so true, and we all need to be mindful of this advice. That Buddha has definitely overindulged, but at least he’s happy. 😀
Exercise gets the endorphin and blood pumping.
The happy Chinese Buddha is another interpretation of a Buddha. Thanks for letting me know you found the post interesting. _/\_
i agree and understand how upsetting are the topics of fast-food fads— and clothing fads as well. yesterday i was walking and for some reason i thought about the yearly/seasonal fashion fads and how people get caught up in the latest trends… have to have certain jewelry or out with one style of clothing or the hem is too high or too low etc etc… why can’t people just wear what fits their personalities?
the food trends are, to me, a matter of awakening…or of weaning off sugar addictions, etc.
yes, it’s great to have a music playlist for any occassion! when i need to speed up my painting, i put on ccr or steppenwolf – something really fast and fun, though calming piano or acoustic guitar is a good backdrop for serious painting. when all is quiet outside, the best playlist comes from the natural world!
internet remains ultra slow, and i’m lucky to have opened thi! hugs to dear pauline!
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You got it, Lisa. Gets your motor running or as you say some caustic guitar to cool it.
We have a lot in common, I find this is a trend in blogging like minded people gravitate to the together.
I was so pleased with your comment I had to show Pauline, so she got the hugs and we both send you our love. _/\_
having a reaction to msg at this moment is testimony to why people need to pay attetion to what they’re eating…
yes, msg should be outlawed…
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It is difficult to know what is in the food we buy unless it is fresh fruit or vegies.
Be careful, hope you get over the reaction quickly.
Yes Lisa, I cook without a recopy that is creative. _/\_.
thanks.. my body seems to be msg free again! sigh, i wish there were some way to awaken the masses!
i’m glad that i like to cook!
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Boy you are going to some lovely places, regarding sleep, News is not so good at the moment, maybe that is what is making it hard for you to sleep, no TV
before bed Jack.
I do not watch much TV it is it only telling a one sided story.
No we all have a restless night now and again.
It is a wonder Pauline and I don’t have more, in different bed and location all the time.
Hope you are enjoying following Pauline post and are both well. Kind regards Jack and Pauline.
Yes, negative inputs powerfully effect our moods, emotions and sleep. You filled this post with positives and you know what to do. I want the cupcakes and I love the birdies!!
PS- The Galah I have to come back to see more Galah’s in their native happy state. They bring me joy.
Jack it is so good to get to see the pictures as I read this again from my Pc this time and not my phone.. You are so right Sleep and rest when you are tired.. I have to say I had 12 hours straight last night.. so tired was I, that I went to bed at 8-30 and slept the clock around.. I had a beautiful dream before I awoke.. I was a coloured lady, who was an opera singer, she/I were singing our lungs out.. and with each note we flew off the stage.. the more energy we sang.. the higher we flew until we reach the ceiling… There was more to this dream, a butterfly was there and some people I knew here on Earth side. But it was a transformational dream meaning.. One I take on board right now..
Like you I avoid heavy meals and negative films… and I am eating mainly veggie… I should look like a courgette lol as I have had a bumper crop which I have been having raw thinly sliced and cooked with salads.. and the raspberries have ripened and I made a strawberry and raspberry flan this morning from the fruits..
All is good with the Dreamwalker.. and the force is definitely back in line again ;; LOL.. Many thanks for your visits and supporting comments Jack..
I so enjoyed your post..
Blessings _/\_ Sue
You must have been exhausted to sleep that long.
I felt you were tired or had a problem Sue.
So pleased you are rested up and all is well.
Your are not only Dreamwalker, you are a dream singer and a butterfly.
You know the story about the man who dreamt he was a butter fly, woke up and wondered was he a butter fly dreaming he was a mam.
At bed time take some deep breaths and you will sleep. Pleasant dreams Sue, _/\_.
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Dear Jack you are very perceptive.. I had a health issue which was worrying me.. However some scans and a hospital visit later I have the all clear to the problems I thought I had.. ( Gall stones ).. So I am told its Gastric so I am sure diet and less worrying will now put all to rights along with my QiGong and my new found Freedom from the stresses of Work…
I am flexing my wings and breathing ever deeper my Good friend.. _/\_ Blessings Sue
Another premonition, or some thing I must pick up subluminally.
Recall my comment about the sun coming from behind the clouds the one with the Ink Spots video link.
I wrote that before I read this comment conferring my feeling that the problem was sorted.
I am sure there is a logical explanations.
Still who knows it all, there may be fairies in the bottom of my garden whispering to me. _/\_
🙂 Oh I am a great believer in our intuition and I am sure there are fairies whispering in all our ears Jack if only we tuned in to listen 🙂 And isn’t it great when we tune in .. _/\_
Had to read this one, Jack. I have Restless nights too 🙂 🙂
Love the happy Buddha.
Try counting the breath in and out up to six and repeat.
It usually works for me but you just have to try out ideas till you find what works for you.
Pleasant dreams Jo.