Meditation may help the brain ‘turn down the volume’ on distractions
May 9, 2011 by scc
Filed under Gus, Sleep 411, Sleep and Spirituality
Enhanced control of alpha rhythms may underlie some effects of mindfulness meditation BOSTON — The positive effects of mindfulness meditation on pain and working memory may result from an improved ability to regulate a crucial brain wave called the alpha rhythm. This rhythm is thought to “turn down the volume” on distracting information, which suggests [...]
Why do we sleep? Who knows? Who cares?
March 14, 2011 by Gus
Filed under Gus, Sleep 411, Sleep and Spirituality, Sleep disorders, Sleep Environment
Why do we sleep? Nobody knows! There are many theories, ideas, traditions and explanations. Medicine and Science describe the function of sleep, but not the reason why we sleep, as having to do with resting the body and muscles that we used through out the day. Or there are theories about memory consolidation, addressing psychological [...]
Surrender to Sleep-
November 1, 2008 by Gus
Filed under Gus, Sleep and Spirituality
If you can not sleep tonight, why not try surrendering to God, the Universe, Consciousness, or your own Higher Power. Then observe what happens. I learned to do this last year (2007), when sleeping in uncomfortable, and unpleasant environments. Within a few nights I was OK, whether I slept or not!
