If you repeatedly wake at the same time, try this three-step approach:
- Check your physical health: Rule out issues like sleep apnea, stress, or poor sleep habits.
- Reflect on your emotions: Notice if anger, grief, or anxiety are surfacing. Journaling or therapy can help.
- Explore spiritual practices: Meditation, prayer, or quiet reflection may reveal insights. Many embrace these hours as sacred time for connection and growth.
Listening to the Messages of the Night
Nighttime wakefulness may be more than a disruption—it can be communication from your body, mind, and spirit. TCM teaches that the meridian clock is a guide to understanding the intricate connection between our rhythms, emotions, and spiritual journey.