Sleeping Like a Baby

I discovered a great way to get to sleep last night. Usually when I go to bed at night, I think about what I still need to do at school and how I can help all my students. I think about my kids and my husband. I think about all the things I need to do at home, and as I think of all of these things, the clock marching into the early morning hours. But last night I was thinking about one of my alters – Joy. I was wondering what kind of symbol would represent her because for me that is a normal thing. Doesn't everyone do that at night - think about symbols? I thought I'd visit with her, but she was asleep as most babies are at midnight (if they are low maintenance babies). 

Joy is a toddler, and as her name implies, she is a happy little thing. I could see her sleeping – peacefully sleeping and having pleasant dreams if she was dreaming at all because that is what Joy does – enjoys every aspect of life. She looked so peaceful and angelic with her sparse, silky blond hair falling across her forehead. She was the picture of relaxation with her little hands folded up against her chubby cheek.

So, I tuned right into Joy, let her come forward, and fell asleep before I knew it. I slept better than I have for a long time. I awoke early, refreshed, and ready to face the day. Sleeping like a baby (one who sleeps through the night – not one of those high maintenance babies that wake up all night to eat) is a wonderful experience.

I think I’ll have Joy come out every night – unless the spouse is feeling snuggly because that would just be wrong on every level.