“To sleep, perchance to dream,” said Shakespeare’s Hamlet, hoping to escape the trials of earthy life in death or slumber. I love my sleeping time and look forward to the rest, rejuvenation, release, and reprogramming that it offers. It is anything but inactive!
In my earlier days, I’d just pass out after a long day, but now I go through a whole routine before bed, programming my sleep, defining spiritual boundaries, and deciding what I want upon awakening.
I didn’t even know the need for this until I went through a phase where all sorts of spirits were showing up in the middle of the night, asking for help! I’ll never forget one of them. “Hi, I’m Louise. I committed suicide and I heard you could help. I don’t know where to go.” I felt sad for her. Most souls, even suicides go into the light but she hadn’t figured it out. Perhaps she had no one to pray for her. I woke up and guided her into the light.
After that I started to set a strong intention before bed:
“Only spirits of light and love are allowed near me in my sleep and dreams.”
I didn’t realize how strongly that worked until a dear client wrote me and said she had a habit of astral traveling (getting out of body consciously) at night and had come to visit me. Apparently she heard a kind but firm voice say, “I’m sorry. You’ll have to go. You’re not allowed.” We both thought that was pretty funny!
Next up I went through a phase where I was waking up with my heart pounding as if I was running for my life. My angels told me I was clearing out past lives. I added another intention to my nightly repertoire:
“My sleep is where I plan my joys, release my fears, and receive healing for my body. My sleep is where I find greater love to bring into my life. If I have anything to release it happens well before I wake up and I don’t need to remember it!”
That was much better. Recently the angels told me to start programming my awakening too! After saying my nighttime intentions, I then lie still and imagine waking up feeling refreshed, awake, and happy. If there’s anything I need clarity on, I imagine waking up with the answer. If I want healing, I imagine waking up healed. If I want strength, I imagine waking up stronger.
Then when I awaken, I lie still with eyes closed, recalling any dreams I’ve had. I record them on the iPad by the bed and interpret later. I pay attention to feelings or thoughts I have. They’re often the response to my previous night’s intention.
Most of the time when I do this I wake up feeling wonderful, and when I don’t I just take a few minutes to breathe my soul back into my body until I am able to move and feel like I’m all here upon the earth again!
I’ve talked to many of you who can’t sleep. Sometimes that is me too! I think too much or I get too excited! On those nights I just breathe slowly and deeply, call in the angels to receive their love and nurturing, and lay there in a meditative state all night, knowing I’ll get the rejuvenation I need simply from relaxing, releasing, and surrendering to love!
Here are some pointers to help your sleep be productive and restful time…
1. Create your own bedtime affirmations
You can use mine from above, or you can create your own. The gist should be that you are surrounded only by loving spirits in your slip, and your sleep is time to plan your joy. You can add intentions to visit loved ones (you may not remember but you will!), to wake up with clarity, etc.
2. Give your cares to the angels before bed…
and use a few tricks to doze off…
If your mind won’t quit and you have many concerns, write them down or tell your angels what you wan them to work on for you, while you sleep. Practice letting go of control by imagining that you are releasing a balloon for each concern. Imagine it drifting to the heavens.
Now breathe slowly and deeply in and slower out. This type of breathing, I found out recently, stimulates the vagus nerve which calms the entire body, if you do it long enough. Try five seconds in, hold for five seconds and six seconds out. Hold for 5 then repeat.
Another trick is to look up, with eyes open as if you are trying to look through your third eye (middle of forehead). Keep the eyes fixed here until you cannot keep them open. Keep breathing… most of the time you’ll drift off.
3. Awaken with Grace
If you can remember before you sleep, imagine waking up rested and happy about the day. When you first awaken, record dreams if you are into that. Give thanks for the day ahead. List off as many things as you can think of that you are grateful for. This attunes you to the frequency of love.
Now ask your angels for help with anything and everything you want to accomplish that day… “Help me do great work with a cheerful attitude. Help me have that tough conversation. Assist me in being more loving.” Imagine being proud of yourself and thrilled with the help you’ve received at the end of the day.
These few extra minutes before bed and upon awakening make a huge difference, not only in your nighttime activities, but also in creating greater grace, ease, and love, in your days!
This week… sleep with the angels!
Love you all!
Ann
PS – Enjoy my recipe for Soothing Golden Milk to help you relax before bed 🙂
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