Sleep Around... It's Good for you.
The Turning Feral Journal - Day 10
Day 10: Ok, ok… you caught me experimenting with a click-baity headline, but hear me out… Sleeping around is good for you! No, not with other humans but sleeping around in different locations, specifically outdoors, can be a great way to get back to a more natural state.
If you talk to any outdoors(wo)man long enough you may hear them rave about the naps they sneak in while sitting up in a tree stand or leaned up against a tree in the mountains. And… it's true! But, it’s not just enjoyable because these outdoors-loving folks are tired, there is actual science behind why it’s so enjoyable.
You see, it turns out that sleeping outdoors can do a number of beneficial things including resetting your circadian rhythm, boosting your immune system (especially when done in cold weather), and increasing mental well-being. Because of these benefits many cultures in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe still practice letting their babies nap outdoors in cold weather to boost their immune function. So, if you are stuck in a suburban rut and are looking for ways to increase your connection with nature, maybe you should try sleeping around some!
Daily Prompt: Be honest, how long has it been since you have slept somewhere outside? Has it been weeks, months, or years? Think back to how you felt after the experience. Were you rejuvenated?:
Motivational Passage:
When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Your sleep will be sweet.
– Proverbs 3:24
Rewilding Action: Today’s action is going to be easy… plan to sleep around. This doesn’t have to be some grand adventure where you head deep in the woods to sleep on a bed of pine boughs, it can be something simple. Go outside on a sunny day and simply lay in the grass, or find a nice tree to lean up against and read a book. No matter where you decide to sleep around, just find a spot where you can comfortably nod off and take a nap while connected to the earth!