FALLING ASLEEP IN MEDITATION? YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS
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00:00Have you ever noticed that the moment you decide to sit quietly, whether to meditate, reflect, or simply seek inner calm, your body begins to feel heavy, your eyelids start drooping, your mind begins to drift, and before you know it, you're lost in a cloud of drowsiness.
00:18Just when you're trying to still your thoughts and connect to something greater, sleep gently pulls you away.
00:24Why does this happen? Is sleep just a biological necessity sneaking up on us, or is there something deeper, something mysterious at play?
00:34Could it be that the mind is trying to send us a message we haven't yet learned to understand?
00:39The revered spiritual master, Paramahansa Yogananda, who spent his life in pursuit of divine consciousness and self-realization, once said that sleep and meditation share an unusual relationship.
00:51But what kind of relationship is that? Does sleep act as a distraction from our spiritual path, or could it possibly be a doorway into something higher?
01:01Today we'll take a slow, mindful journey into this mystery, and as we explore we may uncover answers that have the power to change how we see both sleep and our own spiritual awakening.
01:12If these questions speak to something within you, write in comment you are ready.
01:18Let us begin where it all starts.
01:21With the simple act of sitting down to meditate.
01:24Most people think meditation is nothing more than closing the eyes and sitting in silence.
01:30But this understanding barely scratches the surface.
01:33Meditation is not the absence of sound or movement, it is the conscious turning inward,
01:38a journey through layers of thought, feeling and identity, until we reach the quiet center of our being.
01:45It is not an escape, but an encounter, with the truth, with presence, with the self.
01:51Yogananda taught that the true aim of meditation is self-realization,
01:56to discover the soul's eternal connection with the divine, with that infinite consciousness we often call God.
02:02But despite our sincere efforts, many of us find that when we sit to meditate, we fall asleep instead.
02:09So what is the difference between sleep and meditation?
02:12On the surface, both may seem similar.
02:15In both, the breath slows, the body relaxes, and the mind quiets.
02:19But the inner experience, the destination, is completely different.
02:24Sleep is unconscious rest.
02:27In sleep, awareness dissolves.
02:29We drift into darkness and lose the thread of the waking world.
02:33It's passive, uncontrolled, and largely inaccessible.
02:37Meditation, on the other hand, is conscious stillness.
02:40It's being fully awake and aware, even as the body softens and the outer senses fade.
02:46It's a state of calm alertness, where we observe our thoughts without getting carried away by them.
02:51It doesn't just relieve fatigue.
02:54It nourishes the spirit.
02:55When we meditate correctly, the mind doesn't dull.
02:59It sharpens.
03:00It becomes alive, clear, and expansive.
03:03In this state, we don't retreat from life.
03:06We meet life with greater depth and insight.
03:09But in order to reach this space, we must be able to recognize the moment when sleep tries to replace stillness.
03:14So the next time drowsiness creeps in during your meditation, pause.
03:20Take a deep breath.
03:22Remind yourself that you're not here to drift away, but to wake up from the illusion.
03:28You are not sitting to sleep.
03:29You are sitting to awaken.
03:31Now let's take a closer look, from the perspective of science.
03:36Why does our body want to sleep when we meditate?
03:38Science tells us that the human brain operates in different wave patterns, beta, alpha, theta, and delta.
03:48When we are active and alert, working, thinking, making decisions, our brains operate in beta waves.
03:55These are fast-moving waves associated with concentration and mental effort.
04:00When we start to relax or meditate, the brain slows down into alpha and theta waves, which are linked to deep calm, intuition, and mental clarity.
04:10Interestingly, these same brain waves also occur during the early stages of sleep.
04:15So when we start to meditate, and our brain naturally moves toward alpha or theta states, the body misinterprets this as a cue to fall asleep.
04:23It's as if the body says, ah, it's time to rest, and starts preparing for sleep.
04:29But there's more.
04:31Meditation decreases our brain's energy output.
04:34When we're not engaging with the external world, talking, reacting, worrying, the brain needs less energy.
04:41That drop in stimulation can trick the body into believing it's time to power down.
04:46So we must learn to distinguish between relaxation and unconsciousness, between spiritual rest and sleep, because that border is where transformation begins.
04:57Now comes a critical insight.
04:59This phenomenon isn't just biological, it's also psychological.
05:04The human mind is a creature of habit.
05:06For years, maybe decades, we've trained our minds to stay in motion, to constantly react, think, move, worry.
05:14When we suddenly tell it to stop, it doesn't obey quietly.
05:18Imagine a child who's been running wild all day and is suddenly asked to sit still in a quiet room.
05:24What does the child do?
05:25It gets restless, bored, or falls asleep.
05:28In the same way, our subconscious mind resists stillness.
05:32Yogananda once said, you don't sleep, your mind puts you to sleep.
05:36This is a powerful statement.
05:38Sleep isn't just a passive occurrence.
05:41It's an escape mechanism.
05:42When the mind doesn't want to face stillness, it uses drowsiness as a distraction.
05:48But this is also where the opportunity lies.
05:51In that moment when your mind tries to trick you into sleeping, gently speak to it.
05:56Tell it, I see you, but I choose to stay awake.
06:01With persistence, you'll begin to retrain your mind, guiding it toward clarity instead of unconsciousness.
06:07Now let's go even deeper into the spiritual dimension.
06:12Have you ever wondered whether sleep during meditation might not just be physical or psychological, but spiritual?
06:19Some spiritual teachings suggest that when we meditate, we pierce the veil between the physical world and the subtle realms.
06:26In this process, forces, both inner and outer, can attempt to pull us back into unconsciousness.
06:33In many ancient traditions, this resistance is seen as the play of illusion, or maya, the great cosmic distraction.
06:42When we begin to approach divine consciousness, something within us, our conditioning, our attachments, even invisible energies, try to stop us.
06:52And one of the gentlest and most deceptive tools of this illusion is sleep.
06:57But here's a twist.
06:59Not all sleep during meditation is just sleep.
07:03Sometimes, what feels like sleep is actually a deep spiritual trance, a transitional space where the body feels heavy and the mind becomes quiet, but the soul remains awake.
07:15This state is subtle.
07:17If we mistake it for sleep and let go, we lose the moment.
07:20But if we stay aware, if we observe it with curiosity and alertness, we may discover it's not unconsciousness at all, but a gateway to the divine.
07:31Yogananda warned about this.
07:33He said that in these moments, we must be vigilant, because this in-between state holds incredible spiritual power.
07:41If we remain conscious, it can lead us to a direct experience of peace, bliss, or even the divine presence.
07:48So, the next time you find yourself slipping during meditation, pause and ask,
07:53Is this ordinary sleep, or is my soul drawing closer to the infinite?
07:58Hold that question gently in your heart.
08:00Let it guide your awareness.
08:02That curiosity alone may be enough to lift you into a deeper space of connection.
08:07And now let's return to the wisdom of the one who taught these truths through his life.
08:12Paramahansa Yogananda.
08:14In his remarkable book, Autobiography of a Yogi, Yogananda described meditation not as a technique, but as an art of spiritual transformation.
08:25He introduced the world to Kriya Yoga, a powerful method that calms the nervous system, harmonizes the breath, and awakens inner awareness.
08:34Kriya Yoga, he said, is the science of awakening.
08:36A system that gradually breaks the chain of mental restlessness and leads the mind into deep stillness, without falling into sleep.
08:46Yogananda shared three foundational practices for overcoming sleep during meditation.
08:51Regularity.
08:52Meditate at the same time every day.
08:55This programs your body and mind to associate that time with inner awakening, not rest.
09:00Breath control.
09:02Kriya Yoga includes precise breathing techniques that increase oxygen flow and stimulate alertness.
09:09These practices awaken the subtle energy centers and help the mind stay focused and vibrant.
09:16Determined intention.
09:18Yogananda taught that the mind should be treated as a servant, not a master.
09:22With strong will and focused intention, you can train your mind to stay alert.
09:27Tell your mind, I choose to be awake, and it will begin to follow your command.
09:32These aren't just techniques.
09:34They're doorways to a new experience of yourself.
09:37So next time you sit in silence and sleep knocks gently at your consciousness, smile.
09:42Recognize it for what it is, either a test, a habit, or perhaps even a spiritual threshold.
09:48Pause, breathe, and return to your inner center with the quiet power of awareness.
09:55Because you are not here to sleep.
09:57You are here to wake up.
09:58So why not give one of these techniques a try today?
10:01And if you're ready to go deeper in this journey, feel free to subscribe to our channel.
10:06And let us know in the comments how you have dealt with sleepiness during meditation.
10:10Your story might just inspire others on their path.
10:14Let's take one more step toward inner awakening.
10:16So far, we've explored Paramahansa Yogananda's insights on how consistency, breath control,
10:23and strong determination help us overcome drowsiness during meditation.
10:28But now, let's go a step further, into a critical dimension,
10:33the intricate relationship between sleep and the different levels of meditation.
10:37Not all meditation practices are the same.
10:40They don't all influence the mind, or sleep, the same way.
10:44Understanding this distinction can shift the way you approach your spiritual practice.
10:50Broadly, meditation can be divided into two main categories, passive and active meditation.
10:56Passive meditation involves sitting silently, observing thoughts, and allowing the mind to
11:02slow down naturally.
11:03It's a beautiful way to calm your nervous system.
11:05But there's a hidden risk.
11:08Because this state is so quiet and soothing, the brain may begin to associate it with sleep.
11:14Remember, we discussed alpha and theta brainwaves, which are deeply tied to early stages of sleep.
11:21In passive meditation, you may easily slip into those rhythms and find yourself drifting off.
11:27In contrast, active meditation keeps your awareness sharp.
11:32These include methods like Kriya Yoga, breath-centered techniques, mantra repetition,
11:37or any practice where the mind is engaged and alert.
11:40Active meditation works to hold your attention, keeping drowsiness at bay,
11:45and directing you toward greater spiritual clarity.
11:48Let's now examine the sleep cycle itself.
11:50When we fall asleep, the conscious mind gradually loses control, and the unconscious mind begins
11:57to take over.
11:58In the early stages, dreams occur, those strange moments between waking and sleep.
12:04Something similar can happen in meditation.
12:07However, true meditation allows you to access deep levels of your unconscious while remaining awake.
12:14That's the difference.
12:15If you're not careful, passive meditation can take you into that fuzzy, dream-like space.
12:22But active meditation pushes through it, awakening awareness even in those deeper regions of the mind.
12:29So, which type of meditation keeps you above the threshold of sleep?
12:33Without a doubt, active meditation.
12:35It gives your mind a clear task, be it focusing on the breath, repeating a mantra, or following a Kriya technique.
12:42These practices engage your awareness, guiding you away from sleep and toward the spiritual awakening
12:49that Yogananda emphasized.
12:52Next time you meditate, try using a method that keeps your mind focused.
12:56Watch how sleep begins to lose its hold.
12:59We've now seen how meditation and sleep intersect,
13:03how our mind, body, and even subtle energies sometimes conspire to drag us away from inner stillness.
13:09But now, let's look at practical techniques you can use immediately to go deeper into meditation
13:15and avoid slipping into sleep.
13:17These are simple steps, but powerful.
13:21The first one is pranayama, or conscious breath regulation.
13:26Never underestimate the transformative power of the breath.
13:30Taking slow, mindful, and deliberate breaths increases oxygen levels in the brain.
13:35It helps regulate the alpha-theta waves linked to drowsiness.
13:40One simple technique is Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, alternate nostril breathing.
13:46In this method, you inhale through one nostril, hold for a few seconds, and exhale through the other.
13:52Practicing this for just five minutes can activate your energy,
13:56sharpen your focus, and energize your meditation.
13:59The second step.
14:01Avoid certain habits before meditating.
14:04Eating a heavy meal before your session can backfire.
14:07Your digestive system begins working,
14:09drawing blood toward your stomach and away from your brain,
14:13making you sleepy.
14:14That's why it's best to eat light,
14:17and ideally at least two hours before your meditation.
14:20Then there's screen time.
14:22The blue light from digital devices
14:24overstimulates the brain and tires the eyes.
14:26Try to avoid screens for at least 30 minutes before your session
14:30to allow your mind to settle down.
14:34Third, let's talk posture.
14:36Your physical position during meditation
14:38directly influences your mental state.
14:41If you lie down or sit in an overly cushy position,
14:45your body might assume it's bedtime.
14:47So choose your space and mudra body posture wisely.
14:51Find a quiet, fresh, and clean space,
14:54free from noise and distractions,
14:55and always keep your spine upright.
14:58Postures like Vajrasana, kneeling,
15:01and Padmasana, lotus position,
15:03are excellent for alertness.
15:06Vajrasana is especially helpful after a light meal.
15:09It promotes digestion and prevents sleepiness.
15:13Padmasana gives your body stability
15:15and makes your awareness feel energized.
15:18Try incorporating these small intentional changes,
15:21pranayama, mindful preparation,
15:23and proper posture.
15:25They'll strengthen your meditation
15:26and make it easier to overcome sleepiness
15:29during your practice.
15:30We've already covered so much,
15:32from the connection between the body, brain, and breath
15:34to the subtle mechanisms that pull us toward drowsiness.
15:37But now, let's talk about the real game-changer in meditation,
15:42regular practice and patience.
15:45The first time you sit down to meditate,
15:47it's often far from peaceful.
15:49The mind jumps from one thought to another,
15:51your eyes grow heavy,
15:53and part of you wonders,
15:54maybe I'm not cut out for this.
15:57But that's the mind playing its old tricks.
15:59Here's the truth.
16:00Meditation isn't magic,
16:02it's mastery.
16:03And mastery takes time.
16:05Yogananda once said,
16:07meditation is that science
16:08in which practice is the miracle.
16:11Think about that.
16:12Like a scientist who fails,
16:14learns, and adjusts,
16:16you too are experimenting with your consciousness.
16:19Every attempt,
16:20even the distracted ones,
16:22are steps forward.
16:23In the beginning,
16:24you might barely last five minutes
16:26before your attention drifts or sleep kicks in.
16:29But each time you bring your mind back,
16:31each time you straighten your spine,
16:33breathe deeply and refocus,
16:35you're strengthening a mental muscle.
16:38You're teaching your mind
16:39that it's your ally,
16:41not your master.
16:42Patience becomes your greatest tool.
16:45Rushing through meditation
16:46only adds to restlessness.
16:48But a few moments of sincere effort
16:50each day compound over time.
16:52And one day,
16:53you'll look back and realize
16:55those early obstacles,
16:57fatigue, doubt, inner noise,
16:59have faded into the past.
17:01So today,
17:02make a promise to yourself.
17:04Even if it's just five minutes,
17:06sit, breathe, focus.
17:08Try that pranayama.
17:10Sit in that vajrasana.
17:12Tell your mind,
17:14I'm ready.
17:14And if you want to deepen this journey with us,
17:17subscribe to our channel.
17:19Share your experience in the comments.
17:21What's working for you,
17:22what challenges you're facing
17:24and how you're overcoming them.
17:25Your journey might guide someone else
17:27who's just starting.
17:29Let's turn this practice into a habit.
17:31and that habit into a transformation.
17:34To summarize,
17:35we've explored the subtle dance
17:37between meditation and sleep.
17:39We've learned how breath,
17:40posture and consistency
17:41can clear the path toward inner stillness.
17:44But now,
17:46another question emerges,
17:48one that goes even deeper.
17:49Are you ready for that next step?
17:52Is sleep really an obstacle to meditation
17:54or a spiritual sign?
17:57Is sleep truly a distraction when we meditate?
17:59Or is there a deeper reason
18:01our eyes begin to close
18:02and our bodies seek stillness?
18:05Perhaps the soul is not being lazy,
18:07but instead seeking rest
18:09far deeper than any ordinary slumber,
18:11a rest that draws us closer
18:13to a greater spiritual truth.
18:15Let's explore this profound idea together.
18:18Often during meditation,
18:20as we settle into silence and turn inward,
18:23a sense of drowsiness washes over us.
18:25Our eyes begin to feel heavy,
18:27our head droops,
18:28and the world fades.
18:31At that moment,
18:32most people assume sleep is interfering,
18:34an obstacle to progress.
18:36But is that really what's happening?
18:38Or could it be something far more subtle?
18:41What if that feeling isn't actually sleep?
18:44What if your soul is quietly transitioning
18:46into a state of deep peace,
18:49one that lies beyond both sleep and wakefulness?
18:52In true meditation,
18:54as our thoughts become still
18:55and the noise of daily life
18:57fades into the background,
18:58we enter a dimension
19:00where time seems to vanish.
19:03This is a sacred space,
19:05a threshold where the soul
19:06can finally touch the vast reservoir
19:08of infinite peace.
19:11Paramahansa Yogananda once said
19:12that the silence and peace
19:14reached in deep meditation
19:16can feel like sleep.
19:18But it's not sleep in the ordinary sense.
19:21It's a merging of the soul with the divine.
19:24It's a return to our original nature,
19:26our real home.
19:28Are we truly meditating
19:29or just imagining it?
19:31Now here's a deeper question.
19:33Are we actually meditating
19:34or merely pretending?
19:36It's easy to think that sitting still
19:38with our eyes closed equals meditation.
19:40But if our thoughts are bouncing around,
19:42if our mind is wandering through memories,
19:45desires and distractions,
19:47then we're not meditating.
19:49We're just daydreaming with our eyes closed.
19:52Real meditation requires presence.
19:54It means being fully awake inside,
19:56observing the breath,
19:58watching the mind
19:59and sinking into the peace
20:00that already exists within us.
20:02There's a subtle awareness
20:04in real meditation,
20:05not mental chatter,
20:07not unconscious dreaming.
20:09So how can we know
20:09whether the sleepiness we feel
20:11is a sign of spiritual rest
20:13or just plain laziness?
20:16Here's the key.
20:18Ask yourself.
20:19Each time you feel drowsy
20:21during meditation,
20:22pause and reflect.
20:24Is this the soul
20:25finally relaxing into divine rest
20:27or is the mind
20:28creating an excuse
20:29to escape stillness?
20:31That honest inquiry
20:33can deepen your awareness.
20:35In fact,
20:36it can open a door
20:36to true meditation,
20:38the line between sleep
20:39and soul rest.
20:41We've now begun
20:42to understand that sleep
20:43in the context of meditation
20:44isn't always a problem.
20:47Sometimes it's an invitation,
20:48an inner calling
20:49to go beyond
20:50the physical senses
20:51and into the sanctuary of peace.
20:54But how do we tell the difference?
20:56It all comes down to awareness.
20:58If your drowsiness
20:58is followed by greater peace,
21:00clarity and stillness,
21:02then it may be a step
21:03toward awakening.
21:05But if it's followed
21:05by snoring
21:06or unconscious dreaming,
21:07then it's likely just sleep.
21:10We need to learn
21:10how to observe
21:11the subtle signs
21:12and shift our perspective.
21:14That's what true
21:15spiritual practice
21:16is all about.
21:17Paramahansa Yogananda's
21:18Deep Samadhi
21:19Let us now draw inspiration
21:21from the life
21:22of Paramahansa Yogananda,
21:24as described
21:24in his famous book
21:25Autobiography
21:27of a Yogi.
21:28One day,
21:30Yogananda was meditating
21:31alongside his guru,
21:33Swami Sri Yukteswar.
21:35He entered such
21:36an incredibly deep state
21:37of samadhi,
21:38a complete absorption
21:39in divine consciousness,
21:41that his body
21:41became utterly motionless.
21:44Hours slipped by,
21:46unnoticed.
21:47He was no longer aware
21:48of time
21:49or the world around him.
21:51When he finally emerged
21:52from that state,
21:53his guru smiled and said,
21:55Today you've touched
21:56that truth which lies
21:57beyond both sleep
21:58and wakefulness.
21:59Yogananda later said
22:00that he didn't feel
22:01like he had slept at all.
22:03Rather,
22:04he had entered a state
22:05where his soul
22:05was united with the infinite.
22:07In that experience,
22:08all obstacles,
22:09even sleep,
22:10dissolved.
22:12He was enveloped
22:12in the bliss
22:13of his true nature.
22:15This is what true
22:16meditation can offer us,
22:17not just rest,
22:18but deep reunion
22:20with the divine.
22:21Lahiri Mahasaya
22:22on willpower and sleep.
22:24Another powerful lesson
22:26comes from Lahiri Mahasaya,
22:28the great master
22:29and teacher of Kriya Yoga
22:30and Yogananda's Paramguru,
22:32Guru's Guru.
22:34He often told his students
22:35that the greatest tool
22:36to overcome sleep
22:37in meditation
22:38is willpower.
22:39Once,
22:40a disciple came to him,
22:41complaining about
22:42persistent drowsiness
22:43during meditation.
22:45Lahiri Mahasaya
22:46smiled gently and said,
22:48Sleep is not your enemy,
22:49it's just your weak desire.
22:52He encouraged the disciple
22:53to command the mind.
22:54I seek peace
22:55deeper than sleep itself.
22:57Over time,
22:58the disciple's awareness
22:59grew stronger.
23:01The sleepiness faded.
23:02He began to experience
23:03deeper meditation,
23:05where peace replaced fatigue.
23:07This simple but profound advice
23:09reminds us
23:09that overcoming drowsiness
23:11is not about fighting,
23:13but about choosing.
23:14Choosing stillness,
23:16choosing awareness,
23:17choosing depth.
23:18Sri Yukteswar
23:19on alertness
23:21and inner presence.
23:22Yogananda's Guru,
23:23Swami Sri Yukteswar,
23:25also emphasized
23:26the importance
23:26of alertness
23:27in meditation.
23:29He taught that
23:29inner wakefulness
23:30is essential,
23:31a conscious presence
23:32that must be maintained
23:34no matter how still
23:35the body becomes.
23:36His guidance
23:37wasn't just
23:37spiritual theory,
23:39it was a way of life.
23:41He trained his disciples
23:42to keep their attention steady,
23:43to feel the divine presence
23:45moment by moment.
23:46This was more than just practice,
23:48it was a transformation.
23:50Meditation,
23:51according to Yukteswar,
23:52wasn't just something you do,
23:54it was something you live.
23:57Sleep is not the enemy.
23:59It's a teacher.
24:01From these timeless teachings,
24:03we understand something powerful.
24:05Sleep during meditation
24:06doesn't have to be the villain.
24:08It can be a teacher,
24:10an indicator,
24:11a guide.
24:12With the right vision,
24:13the right mindset
24:14and disciplined practice,
24:15we can rise above
24:17the temptation to drift off.
24:19We can learn to meet sleep
24:20not with resistance
24:21but with understanding.
24:23Then,
24:23like those great masters
24:24and their students,
24:26we too can walk this path
24:27with confidence.
24:29The hidden sign
24:30behind sleep
24:31in meditation.
24:33Now let's turn the page
24:34and explore a new possibility.
24:36What if sleepiness
24:36in meditation
24:37isn't just a challenge
24:38to overcome,
24:39but actually
24:40a spiritual sign?
24:42What if those waves
24:43of drowsiness
24:44are not disturbances
24:45but doorways?
24:47Instead of pushing them away
24:48in frustration,
24:49what if we listened?
24:51The next time you sit down
24:52to meditate
24:52and sleep begins to creep in,
24:55don't immediately fight it.
24:57Take a moment.
24:58Breathe deeply.
25:00Ask yourself,
25:01is this an obstacle
25:02or is it a sign
25:03that I'm approaching
25:04the threshold of deep peace?
25:05This simple shift in mindset
25:08could change everything.
25:10Yogananda's
25:10Take on Sleep in Meditation
25:12Paramahansa
25:14Yogananda offered
25:15a beautiful perspective on this.
25:17He said that the sleep
25:18which comes during meditation
25:19is sometimes a sign
25:21that we are on the right track.
25:23The mind and body,
25:24so used to external chaos,
25:26begin to relax
25:27as we move inward.
25:29What feels like sleep
25:30is actually the mind
25:31entering a more subtle realm
25:32where the soul prepares
25:34to connect with the infinite.
25:35So instead of reacting
25:36with guilt or frustration,
25:38understand it.
25:39Honor the process.
25:40Speak to your mind
25:41with clarity and power.
25:43Say,
25:44I am aware.
25:45I am awake.
25:47Straighten your posture.
25:48Inhale deeply.
25:50Anchor yourself
25:51back into the breath.
25:53This simple act
25:54can draw you out of dullness
25:56and into deeper awareness.
25:58The journey beyond sleep
25:59begins now.
26:01Through this exploration,
26:02we've walked a path
26:03that many overlook.
26:04We've seen how sleep
26:05can sometimes block
26:06our inner progress,
26:08but also how it can signal
26:09that we're stepping
26:10into a deeper dimension of self.
26:12We've listened to stories
26:13from great masters.
26:15We've explored teachings
26:16that invite us
26:17to become more conscious,
26:18more alive,
26:19and more connected
26:20to our spiritual purpose.
26:22So the next time you meditate
26:23and feel sleep arising,
26:25don't be discouraged.
26:27Pause.
26:28Reflect.
26:28Ask yourself,
26:29is my soul resting,
26:31or is my mind escaping?
26:33That moment of awareness
26:35could open the doorway
26:36to the very bliss you seek.
26:38So now you know,
26:40what we often call sleep
26:41in meditation
26:41might just be the soul's
26:43gentle call
26:44toward a higher peace.
26:45It may feel like drowsiness,
26:48but sometimes it's your spirit
26:49preparing to meet
26:50something vast,
26:52beautiful,
26:52and eternal.
26:54Every time you sit in silence,
26:56you're not just closing your eyes,
26:57you're opening a door,
26:59a door that leads
27:00beyond the noise of the world,
27:01into stillness,
27:02into truth,
27:04into you.
27:05And yes,
27:06there will be moments of struggle,
27:08times when your mind resists,
27:10when sleep knocks again and again.
27:12But remember the words
27:13of the masters,
27:14peace is deeper than sleep,
27:16and your willpower
27:17is greater than any obstacle.
27:20Keep practicing,
27:21stay present,
27:21and let your soul rise
27:23above all distractions.
27:25If this message
27:26touched something within you,
27:27if you've ever felt
27:28that sacred pull
27:29toward something greater,
27:31then stay with us
27:32on this journey.
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