“No break in production is to be tolerated, for the world has been recast as a factory whose goal is output, whose made is efficiency, and in which "waking up", if it suggests having been asleep, is for wimps”
Source: Breakfast with Socrates: An Extraordinary (Philosophical) Journey Through Your Ordinary Day
“He slept in the park, on the subway trains, or with friends from work. He never had a home of his own.”
Source: The Manhattanville Incident: An Undead Novel
“At the present time, I long only to sleep and to remain silent. I am sick of humanity.”
Source: Correspondence
“Our physical, emotional, and spiritual health requires rest. We need to take a break. We need to nurture ourselves. To take a time out to refuel, rejuvenate, and revive ourselves.”
Source: Sacred Wandering: Growing Your Faith In The Dark
“Seven Major Things One Has to Learn:
1. Find joy in this life.
Joy in each minute given to you.
2. Bring joy to others.
Be compassionate.
3. Forgive.
Always. Everyone and youself.
4. Repent.
Exonerate yourself from sins and mistakes.
5. Laugh.
In your face and soul. To others and to yourself.
6. Breathe.
Freely, deeply, and with pleasure.
7. Sleep.
In plenty and to your heart's content.”
Source: Многії літа. Благії літа.
“...certain business leaders mistakenly believe that time on-task equates with task completion and productivity. Even in the industrial era of rote factory work, this was untrue. It is a misguided fallacy, and an expensive one, too.”
Source: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
“People consuming even moderate amounts of alcohol in the afternoon and/or evening are thus depriving themselves of dream sleep.”
Source: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
“SLEEPING ON A NIGHT OF AUTUMN RAIN
It's cold this night in autumn's third month,
Peacefully within, a lone old man.
He lies down late, the lamp already gone out,
And beautifully sleeps amid the sound of rain.
The ash inside the vessel still warm from the fire,
Its fragrance increases the warmth of quilt and covers.
When dawn comes, clear and cold, he does not rise,
The red frosted leaves cover the steps.”
“Sleep is our connection to the part of ourselves that isn’t bound with physical restrictions”
Source: Outsiders: The Story of Success
“SPRING SLEEP
The pillow's low, the quilt is warm, the body smooth and peaceful,
Sun shines on the door of the room, the curtain not yet open.
Still the youthful taste of spring remains in the air,
Often it will come to you even in your sleep.”