Walking in Peace through the Storms
There is something amazing about a great night's sleep. It is something most people take for granted, but it is something we should be very thankful for. It is a time for our physical body to rest and heal itself and for our minds to rest. But this is not always easy, so many things can upset and disturb a restful sleep - even being over tired can itself be a major problem. I remember a time when I couldn't sleep because of pain, it was so difficult to get comfortable and the pain killers always seem to give me disturbing dreams. It seemed like a vicious circle - even the sleep I did manage to get wasn't restful. And emotional pain not only exhausted me mentally but was causing my body to tense up and cause even more health problems. My doctor one day did a simple little exercise with me - I had been attending the hospital and different doctor appointments, but nothing was working - no matter what they did or what medication they gave me nothing ...