Supersedent Sleep
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What is Sleep?
A common question of today’s parent, whether you are nursing an older baby in the wee hours or can’t sleep because your teen has stayed out a little late.
This fact is clear: parenting does not end when the moon and stars grace the sky.
And that sometimes results in what may seem to be not enough sleep.
When nights become tense because sleep fails to set in the way we’d like, try to find the feeling of Supersedent Sleep.
For parents with young ones, create a safe place near you for them to explore and allow yourself to rest until you feel the peace just before sleep. When you feel pulled further towards the desired state (sleep!), do not resist, yet allow yourself to remain aware of your surroundings as you stay barely awake. Even if you must get up and tend to something, revel in the tranquil feeling of Supersedent Sleep.
If stressful thoughts creep in, repeat these truths:
- When I rest my mind, my body rests also
- With a rested mind and body, I respond more clearly to myself and children
Accept that while your idea of sleep may not be totally realized right now, Supersedent Sleep will not only do… it will bring much needed relief when you let it.