*Advanced* Another way to live in the “Now” is by learning to listen to your biological clock. Everyone has an internal clock that creates daily rhythms. These rhythms affect our sleep schedule, thus how we feel each day. Our bodies tend to keep the same rhythms and cycles, but if they become out of alignment then so do we. Most of us follow the same daily routines, except for maybe on the weekends or our days off. This practice is meant to challenge you to take those opportunities and create your own internal clock that fulfills your natural daily rhythms.
On days when you don’t have to be anywhere or do anything at a specific time, listen to your body and do what feels right for you. Even if you have a free morning or afternoon, you can still decide to follow your own biological clock. This means waking up when your body is ready and eating food when your body is actually hungry. Don’t force yourself into doing something because it’s what you’re “supposed” to be doing. If you’re not hungry for lunch but would rather have a few small snacks throughout the afternoon, then do it! If you’re not tired at your usual bedtime, then stay awake and take a nap tomorrow!
What your body needs will change throughout the day, the year, and your lifetime. Don’t keep trying to fit yourself into society’s box if it’s uncomfortable -especially when you’re on your own time. Tune in to your body and listen to what it wants. You might not be able to break away from your day to day schedule, but you can create your own positive patterns that suit your internal clock. Then you can take back time and use it in ways that’ll benefit you.
Why is it that the few times i do look at the clock it always reads 11:11 ?
Interesting point! There’s definitely more than meets the eye… Keep a look out for future articles where we’ll consider the purpose behind synchronicities.