2022-12-15

A good night's sleep

It's been a long day. And while you're tired, you’re tossing and turning, readjusting pillows and taking another sip of water, unable to let go and fall asleep.
Each time you think your mind might finally slip away, you are pulled back by yet another thought that keeps you occupied. Something you forgot to do yesterday, mentally adding on to your to-do list. A quick glance towards the pile of paperwork on the desk or the laundry basket in the corner. A rewind of a conversation from the day before. And time passing by that could have been used to rest. Does this sound familiar to you?
Thoughts slowing down
If yes, now imagine this. As you are comfortably wrapped in your blanket, the last log of wood radiating warmth into the room, you feel a light exhaustion in your legs from walking in the woods earlier. The sun already set a while ago and slowly stars are appearing in the sky. Being in the city most of the time, it is easy to forget how dark the night sky can be. And how much lighter the stars shine in contrast.

So you turn towards the window and let your gaze wander. As your eyes are slowly adjusting to the dark, more and more stars appear, even a slight outline of the surroundings is visible. Though intrigued by the neverending sky, a comfortable numbness overcomes you. Your thoughts slow down until finally, you softly drift off into a deep sleep.