Suggestions for Heavenly Sleep

Dear Dorothy: Do you have any suggestions for better sleep?

Dorothy: Healthy rest is one of the four pillars of life, along with a good diet, appropriate exercise and activity dedicated to the well being of oneself and others. Aligning even one of these pillars with one's full potential will reflect favorably on all the others. Since we spend a third of our life sleeping, it makes sense to ensure that this time is spent wisely.

Here are practical tips for getting the most out of your night's sleep:

• Before the days of electricity, it was common to retire and rise with the sun. Many people today no longer abide by this rule. However, our bodies have not forgotten their connection with the natural world. Our circadian rhythms are naturally attuned with the cycles of day and night. If we honor this natural attunement by aligning our sleep patterns with our circadian rhythms, maximum benefit will be gained from the night's sleep. So aim to be in the bed no later than 9:30 and asleep by 9:45 pm.
• The ancient natural health system known as Ayurveda recognizes the presence of energy activation in the body from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am which is responsible for healing and rejuvenating the body. If we are in sleep state by this time our body will recover from the day's stresses with maximum efficiency.
• Magnesium is a wonderful supplement for supporting nervous system, circulatory system, skeletal system and most of all the absorption of calcium. Healthy assimilation of calcium helps ensure deep rest.. There are many great ways to get enough calcium and magnesium in the body to bring on the sleep of a baby. One is to drink a small cup of warm milk before bed. If the milk is brought to a boil and then cooled, it will be easily digested and provide the nutrients to support deep sleep. Try adding a little nutmeg for added effect. Another amazing way to settle the body down to a deep state of rest is to soak in a bath of Magnesium Bath Crystals. This product, distributed by Health and Wisdom http://www.health-and-wisdom.com/ produces a dramatic boost in the quality of a night's sleep. Soak for at least 15 minutes before bed. If a whole body soak takes too much resource, soaking only the feet is also highly effective.
• The pineal gland produces Melatonin which allows the thalamus to shut down in preparation for sleep. To activate the pineal gland at bedtime only requires the intelligent direction of attention. Here's how to do it: 1. Laying in bed with the eyes closed, gently allow the attention to focus on the pineal gland. This organ is located in the center of the skull, laterally, about three inches behind the forehead. If you can't find our pineal gland with your inner feeling, then attend to the general area. 2. Feel your love and gratitude for this precious organ which allows your brain to rest during sleep. Really appreciate it with sincerity. With intention, direct these feelings to the pineal gland or the pineal gland area. 3. Offer the suggestion to your pineal gland that a sufficient quantity of melatonin be produced to bring the brain into a state of deep rest. 4. Remain openly receptive with gratitude and love. Sometimes impressions can come which indicate the reason why sleep has not been as good as possible. Perhaps worries of the day, or strain in activity is blocking the ability to relax. Just letting the attention gently validate these impressions will help override their effects and allow the brain to continue moving in the direction of sleep. 5. Repeat as necessary. 6. Expectations, judgments and attachments can hamper the effectiveness of this process. So practice gently, without expectation. Always being easy on oneself brings the best success in such a practice.
• Aligning the position of the body in such a way as to take maximum advantage of the relationship between the magnetic field of the body with the magnetic field of the Earth is also quite helpful. From ancient times, bodies were buried with the head to the North because it had been observed that they decay faster this way. So, for maximum rejuvenation it is advised to orient the head to the East instead. When the sun is rising in the East it beings a light, fresh, life nourishing energy to the Earth. This energy will permeate the time of sleep as well if the head of the bed is oriented in this direction. If East is not an option in your room, try South as second best.

Wishing you the deepest, heavenly rest, every time you lay down to sleep! If you would like further energy healing support to go with this process, please visit the page describing Distance Energy Work Sessions on my website.

Love and Gratitude,
Dorothy