Sometimes the stillness of midnight, even when you can’t sleep, can be where you receive moments of rest to quiet your mind. Take some time to breathe in and exhale. Settle into the knowledge that tomorrow is a fresh start with renewed energy and the possibility of a clearer perspective.
Allow yourself time to recuperate from an exhausting day; show yourself some compassion and love if you’re working through something that’s weighing you down and stressful. Even if it’s during the last moments before sleep comes, imagine a reset that you can put into action when you wake.
Every so often unhindered resolution will come to us during the dead of night; our subconscious diligently composing order and understanding to what will transport us forward. Encourage everything that restores us, discover ways to sleep comfortably and well; let your burdens rest.
Further Info:
Why Do We Dream? A New Theory on How It Protects Our Brains – Time
Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything? It Depends Who You Ask – HealthLine
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The power of a 10-second gratitude practice at midnight is real. I used to think expressing gratitude had to involve long list-making and only including big things to be thankful for. But gratitude can also come in the form of: “I’m grateful for warm coffee and the ability to move my body. This was a good day.”
Anyway, that’s my midnight ritual.
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This is such a good idea, reframing gratitude in this way — I love it! Thank you for reading!
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There’s always tomorrow 💕☺️
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100%! I hope that’s what people can take from my poem. Thank you so much for stopping by!
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So beautiful… I became a fan ❤
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Thank you so much!
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I thought this was lovely, and I’ve shared it to Pinterest. I love the peace of the early morning as well.
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Thank you so much for sharing!
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Evenings are lovely, I agree. This would be a great idea if I could stay awake! ha
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Haha, it can be a struggle for me to be awake at midnight, but sometimes I just find myself unable to sleep. These reflections can be done at any moment of nighttime quiet so I often find myself just thinking on these things whenever they happen. Thanks for reading!
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Beautiful poem! Thank you for sharing and keep on the good work.
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Thank you, I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
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Hi Molly. What a lovely poem. Midnight can, indeed, be very peaceful … although I often find my peace disturbed by a snoring Labrador!
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Haha, a snoring Labrador can be a bit of a disturbance, but a cute one at that! Thanks for reading!
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Night offers so many opportunities to recharge and make new dreams
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It really does — sometimes we just need to find those moments whenever we can.
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Calming. Late night and early morning is when the universe gets her rest.
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100%!
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