“Suicide is a form of murder - premeditated murder. It isn't something you do the first time you think of doing it. It takes getting used to. And you need the means, the opportunity, the motive. A successful suicide demands good organization and a cool head, both of which are usually incompatible with the suicidal state of mind.” ― Susanna Kaysen, Girl, Interrupted
Check list to a morning routine.
A nights restful sleep. When the sleep debt is paid, the body is rejuvenated, because it is rested and repaired. Irrelevant thoughts are flushed out as fantasies. Waking up to a smell is of course much more satisfying than waking up to a noise, instead of barging in uninvited and yaking you out into reality …
Creating the nightly ritual.
Insomnia was a major issue in my life and I think the major sleep debt that I collected osculated my journey on self healing. It all began with the simple routine of washing the dishes that is shining my sink before I went to bed. Suddenly I realized the sense of dread of having to …
Good night – creating a night ritual
Before bed ritual— Check next day’s schedule. Keep things required for the schedule. Sit on my bed in dhyanamudra, deep breathe, -- I take ten breathes. Thank the day for its kindness—I write down specific events that I am grateful for. Sketch for 5 mnts. Read 3 pages And good night. For a long time, …
Feeling Under the Weather…Don’t worry
Another experience as I was recovering from my burns was the tremendous itch and irritation of the wounds. With both my hands being connected to IV’s there was no way I could scratch it. I would breathe deeply, and imagine that the itching sensation was waves bile salt surfacing along with it I would just …
sleep baby sleep
counting the stars Sleeping Beauty Sleep baby sleep, thy father watches the sheep Thy mother shakes the dreamland trees And down drops a little dream for thee How do I tackle sleeplessness? Bad question to ask a person who deals with sleep apnea. Sleep is absolutely necessary for the body for repair and rejuvenation. …