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One switch that can change your life is to wake up earlier. To be specific, within 1-2 hours before the sun rises. Here what I’ve learned:
As rays of the Sun illuminate Earth, most living creatures wake from their sleep. Energy inhabits its active, busy state. We see our surroundings clearly. We are social. We are warmed and energized by the sun. But daylight can be bright, even blinding. We can exhaust ourselves, giving into the demands and burdens of our jobs, friends, families, societal expectations and responsibilities. We can feel lost, overwhelmed, tired, dissatisfied, frantic, overworked. Being in this state, we can turn to food, drugs, or bad habits to provide temporary comfort. Challenges can seem immovable, and strong sparks of energy can dissipate without intention and execution.
In contrast, the nighttime is dark, peaceful, quiet, dreamlike, mysterious. It is illuminated by the moon, divine feminine energy, softer than that of the harsh sun. It is not dictated by the same rules of daytime. We can turn to our spirituality, visualization, intention. We can turn within, because in the darkness, we can find ourselves. This is the time that you should wake up. The period of time that is 1-2 hours before sunrise, the last part of the night, is called Brahmamuhūrta within the context of Ayurveda. Muhūrta is 1/30th of the day. Brahma is the creator, an aspect of Zeus, and source of the Vedas. This period of time is considered an auspicious time to connect with creation, with the Gods.
Brahmamuhūrta is linked to the Vata Dosha (doshas are the three elements of the body in Ayurveda), which High Priestess Lydia eloquently describes in her recent post:
Thread 'Daily Routine For Your Dosha'
https://ancient-forums.com/threads/daily-routine-for-your-dosha.303845/
Vata is movement, enlightenment, wind and air that flows through infinite possibilities, and creative intellect. Vata controls our neuro-endocrine system and catabolic activities, both of which are prioritized by our bodies in the morning. This is because we have fasted overnight, which leads our body to spike our cortisol levels right before sunrise, which raises our blood sugar, giving us energy to wake up. You may have heard of the distinction between nocturnal animals like owls and bats, and diurnal animals like humans and primates. Our circadian rhythm is our body’s 24 hour clock, and it determines when we are most active, which for us, is during the day. The body senses that it is daytime through exposure to external cues like sunlight and temperature, and this process is regulated internally by our hormones.
Hormones are chemical signals, the messengers of our body. They control our metabolism, reproduction, growth and development, and influence our behavior. Hormonal imbalances can physically manifest as conditions such as hypo and hyperthyroidism, PCOS, irregular periods, infertility, acne, diabetes, obesity. In less extreme diagnoses, you may deal with digestive issues, fatigue, mood swings, and more. We want our hormones to embody Vata energy, to be swift and efficient. The period of Kapha, the second Dosha in Ayurveda, begins at sunrise. This is the Dosha associated with heaviness, earth and water, fluid balance. It is not the ideal time for your body to wake up, or for reflection and self-enlightenment. However, this is when the majority of people wake up.
So, how do you fix a hormonal imbalance? There are many paths that may interest you. As you better yourself, test anything through trial and error, and see what works for you. Always approach bettering yourself with an understanding, patient, and curious mindset. If you choose to wake before sunrise, know that it is not a time to take on extra burdens, doomscroll, worry about the future, or do chores. The objective of Brahmamuhūrta is to utilize the solitary, dark hours before dawn to set your intentions for the day, visualize your goals, manifest success, connect with the Gods or your guardian. Do the activities that fulfill you and prepare you for the day. You can meditate with greater success during this time, study a topic that interests you by candlelight (don’t strain your eyes!), do yoga, self-care. If you become this better version of yourself, you will better the lives of those that you come into contact with. Making this shift will help to regulate your hormones, build a stable routine that prioritizes self-enlightenment, and breathe in the early morning air without so much contamination. Whatever your purpose may be that drew you towards this practice, you will achieve it with the right mindset.
As rays of the Sun illuminate Earth, most living creatures wake from their sleep. Energy inhabits its active, busy state. We see our surroundings clearly. We are social. We are warmed and energized by the sun. But daylight can be bright, even blinding. We can exhaust ourselves, giving into the demands and burdens of our jobs, friends, families, societal expectations and responsibilities. We can feel lost, overwhelmed, tired, dissatisfied, frantic, overworked. Being in this state, we can turn to food, drugs, or bad habits to provide temporary comfort. Challenges can seem immovable, and strong sparks of energy can dissipate without intention and execution.
In contrast, the nighttime is dark, peaceful, quiet, dreamlike, mysterious. It is illuminated by the moon, divine feminine energy, softer than that of the harsh sun. It is not dictated by the same rules of daytime. We can turn to our spirituality, visualization, intention. We can turn within, because in the darkness, we can find ourselves. This is the time that you should wake up. The period of time that is 1-2 hours before sunrise, the last part of the night, is called Brahmamuhūrta within the context of Ayurveda. Muhūrta is 1/30th of the day. Brahma is the creator, an aspect of Zeus, and source of the Vedas. This period of time is considered an auspicious time to connect with creation, with the Gods.
Brahmamuhūrta is linked to the Vata Dosha (doshas are the three elements of the body in Ayurveda), which High Priestess Lydia eloquently describes in her recent post:
Thread 'Daily Routine For Your Dosha'
https://ancient-forums.com/threads/daily-routine-for-your-dosha.303845/
Vata is movement, enlightenment, wind and air that flows through infinite possibilities, and creative intellect. Vata controls our neuro-endocrine system and catabolic activities, both of which are prioritized by our bodies in the morning. This is because we have fasted overnight, which leads our body to spike our cortisol levels right before sunrise, which raises our blood sugar, giving us energy to wake up. You may have heard of the distinction between nocturnal animals like owls and bats, and diurnal animals like humans and primates. Our circadian rhythm is our body’s 24 hour clock, and it determines when we are most active, which for us, is during the day. The body senses that it is daytime through exposure to external cues like sunlight and temperature, and this process is regulated internally by our hormones.
Hormones are chemical signals, the messengers of our body. They control our metabolism, reproduction, growth and development, and influence our behavior. Hormonal imbalances can physically manifest as conditions such as hypo and hyperthyroidism, PCOS, irregular periods, infertility, acne, diabetes, obesity. In less extreme diagnoses, you may deal with digestive issues, fatigue, mood swings, and more. We want our hormones to embody Vata energy, to be swift and efficient. The period of Kapha, the second Dosha in Ayurveda, begins at sunrise. This is the Dosha associated with heaviness, earth and water, fluid balance. It is not the ideal time for your body to wake up, or for reflection and self-enlightenment. However, this is when the majority of people wake up.
So, how do you fix a hormonal imbalance? There are many paths that may interest you. As you better yourself, test anything through trial and error, and see what works for you. Always approach bettering yourself with an understanding, patient, and curious mindset. If you choose to wake before sunrise, know that it is not a time to take on extra burdens, doomscroll, worry about the future, or do chores. The objective of Brahmamuhūrta is to utilize the solitary, dark hours before dawn to set your intentions for the day, visualize your goals, manifest success, connect with the Gods or your guardian. Do the activities that fulfill you and prepare you for the day. You can meditate with greater success during this time, study a topic that interests you by candlelight (don’t strain your eyes!), do yoga, self-care. If you become this better version of yourself, you will better the lives of those that you come into contact with. Making this shift will help to regulate your hormones, build a stable routine that prioritizes self-enlightenment, and breathe in the early morning air without so much contamination. Whatever your purpose may be that drew you towards this practice, you will achieve it with the right mindset.
That sounds so beautiful, I have to try doing tarot in the mornings!
I never used to find any time to relax before.
