Quote It is a very funny thing that the sleepier you...

“It is a very funny thing that the sleepier you are, the longer you take about getting to bed.” - C.S. Lewis

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It is a very funny thing that the sleepier you are, the longer you take about getting to bed.

Have you ever experienced that feeling of being so exhausted that all you can think about is crawling into bed and drifting off to sleep, yet somehow you find yourself procrastinating the inevitable?

It's as if the more tired you are, the more resistance you feel towards actually going to bed. Perhaps it's because our minds are still buzzing with thoughts and worries, making it difficult to switch off and surrender to sleep.

Or maybe it's because we subconsciously fear the vulnerability that comes with letting go and allowing ourselves to be completely at the mercy of our dreams.

But despite our best efforts to delay the inevitable, eventually our bodies will demand rest and we will have no choice but to succumb to the sweet embrace of slumber.

So next time you find yourself dragging your feet towards bed, remember that it's just a quirk of human nature to resist the very thing we need the most.

Embrace the paradox of sleepiness and procrastination, and allow yourself to surrender to the restorative powers of a good night's sleep.

For it is in those moments of surrender that we find true peace and rejuvenation, ready to face the challenges of a new day with renewed energy and clarity.





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