Coffee and Philosophy: Sleep
I have wondered at many times throughout my life why we sleep and if we didn't have to would we still do it? I used to think of sleep as dead time before I started really exploring my dreams and subconscious mind, so my views on the necessity of sleep have changed a bit. I now find myself wondering, if we had the technology and the ability to never need to sleep again, would we still have people that choose to do it the old fashioned way anyway? Honestly, now that I am at peace with my sleep and I enjoy exploring my subconscious through the dream state, I don't believe I would ever want to do without sleep anymore. Plus there is the whole aspect of sleeping with another person (not in a sexual way, but the "togetherness and comfort of it") and the morning cup of coffee. It feels like waking up is a fresh start every day, but perhaps some people still view it as lost time? What are your thoughts? Namaste.
Buddhist's believe that sleep is a temporary death, allowing our subconscious mind time to work on matters the conscious mind can not yet handle. And I think the togetherness you speak of is definitely in keeping with our need to be part of a tribe, to have connections both physical and otherwise. It's a subject that one could ponder on for hours. Thanks for the interesting post. Have a happy Monday. Namaste
I like the additional perspective. I often feel like if I align with any "religion" Buddhism would be the closest. It's also the one that I have not really studied and find that to be the most beautiful part of it.
great...rs and upvote for u....
Sleep is like candy, it is 'OH SO SWEET'. I would do it even if we didn't have too.
Say What?!? :)
Well what I meant by that is there is comfort in the togetherness, sex is just a part of it. It's not hard to just fuck someone and leave and never speak to each other again or only booty call once in a while whatever. To actually balance with someone and find comfort in their presence and no lack in their absence is what a "harmonious soul union" is all about to me. The physical manifestation of two beings one source.
That was worded beautifully!
:) Does that help understand the mission that I am on?
I grasp the mission as best as I can, and I think you are making some huge strides everyday bro, keep on!
I'm always out of time so I were exchange the experience of sleeping to a lot of other ones. For e.g. I'd like to be active on Steem again, but I must sleep. I've slept a 4 hours per day average this week and I still couldn't read/write here. :(
Therefore, I'd be the first who'd swallow the no sleep pill. ;)
I feel like it would be selectively useful on certain occasions. The real struggle would be if it was all or nothing. Either permanently give up sleep or permanently have no choice to turn back if you chose to be able to sleep.
You are right, the all or nothing is a tough decision. I'd miss lucid dreaming.
Good text... I like it :)
I didn't wake up with a cup of coffee