09/20/2025
Let’s talk about sleep, and reading. Sometimes I find myself awake at night, struggling for sleep, when that happens I get out of my bed and head to the living room with a book. I was up for an hour reading last night, under my weighted blanket. When my eyes started to droop, I headed back to my bed. I never want my bed to feel like it’s intended for wakefulness. Bed is where I rest, rejuvenate and snuggle up with my hubby and doggy. This is why when I find myself restless, I read, but never in my bed. Occasionally, I wake up on my couch the next morning with a book on my face, but most of the time, I’ll head back to bed and enjoy a few more hours of sleep. This novel was written by one of my kid’s elementary school teachers, it’s about her family life, and her experiences as a parent of special needs child. It’s a beautiful read. I’d highly recommend Living in the Land of the Uprights, by Kathleen Sorensen.
Reading is good for the brain, and for your self confidence. Allowing someone else’s voice into your brain from time to time breaks up the narrative. It’s a vacation from your own thoughts.
