When Rest Doesn’t Follow the Rules

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They say you need 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night. Doctors, articles, wellness apps, like it’s universal truth.

But let’s be honest… who’s really sleeping 8 to 10 hours a day other than babies, toddlers, and folks with nothing else to do? 🤣🤣🤣 Certainly not me.

And for years, they (doctors) tried to make me think something was wrong with me sleeping 4.5 to 5 hours a day.

 I was prescribed sleeping pills to “fix” what they called insomnia. I was like, OK, doctor knows best. So, I took the pills. Yes, I went to sleep, but I still only slept the same number of hours. And the only time I have slept longer is if I was on pain medication. This was even after they increased my dosages on three separate occasions.

I finally declined the next dosage increase, and told my doctor: “If I’m awake, God must want me to be.”  I haven’t taken a sleep aid since, that was over 20 years ago.

I do not claim insomnia. Because I have come to understand that what I experience isn’t dysfunction, it’s design as this is how God built me. Honestly, I’ve been this way long before adulthood hit full speed.

If I fall asleep late in the afternoon or evening, it’s usually after a physically demanding morning, my body’s way of clocking out for a quick reset. But most days if I’m up… I’m just up. Instead of fighting it, I’ve learned to move with it.

I make the most of every waking moment; rest doesn’t always have to look like 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

Sometimes rest is:

• Peace of mind
• Sitting in one of my many chill spots
• Quiet thoughts with a cup of whatever I’m in the mood for
• Saying “no” to the pressure of performing

So no, I don’t chase sleep.  I chase alignment. I chase clarity. And I walk in purpose, even when the world says I should be asleep.

Because rest is more than sleep. And purpose… doesn’t always clock out.

So here I am, fully awake, fully aligned, and fully me. Not broken. Not tired. Just built this way.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

This is my experience — not medical advice.
I’m not anti-sleep or anti-doctor — I’m pro-knowing yourself and honoring what works for your body. If you need help sleeping, please see a licensed professional. Don’t send me inbox messages about REM cycles and melatonin dosages. 🤣💛

#GodBuiltMeLikeThis
#RestRedefined
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