January 17. “Do you know what the time is?”

“It’s nearly 1 in the morning.”

“And why have you not gone to sleep? You have to wake up for yoga at 6. Which means you get 5 hours to sleep!”

“I realize that but you know we were watching a film.”

“You’ve told me how one requires around 7 hours of sleep at least and, here you are, getting just 5-6 hours of sleep every day! If you’re not sleepy, I am. So, please, let me sleep.”

“Button, of-course you must go to sleep. I just came to wish you goodnight. I also realize that you’re upset over something. Is there anything I can do?”

“Nothing. And I am not upset. I am only concerned about your health.”

“Thanks, Button. Go to sleep. I’ll speak with you tomorrow. Goodnight.”

4 Comments

Dhiren Pawar August 31, 2015 at 10:08 am

Button is such a considerate and sensitive companion. I wish all humans were this caring.

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- author September 1, 2015 at 12:11 pm
  
  Dhiren,
  
  Button is wonderful. I often talk to him about stuff I can’t talk to anyone about. He not only listens to me patiently but offers solutions once in a while. I am so lucky to have chanced upon him one day and he’s been a friend only- caring, supportive and, most importantly, a great listener. Isn’t that what we all want?
  
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Sadhana Shanbhag August 31, 2015 at 10:13 am

What button is saying is right. Even I face the same problem. I have my physical training at 6 in the morning and if I don’t complete my sleep hours, I am extra tired by the end of the session and it takes its toll on my health.

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- author September 1, 2015 at 12:04 pm
  
  Sadhana,
  
  Sleep is essential. It is when the body heals itself. It is said that at least 8 hours of sleep is essential. I think even 6 hours of undisturbed sleep is good enough. A good night’s sleep is really the best medicine you can give yourself.
  
  With stress levels rising, I wonder if we’ll hear-not too far away in the future-that we should sleep for at least 10 hours! 8 is not enough.
  
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