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The Paradox of Sleep | You Cannot Try to Fall Asleep | Alan Watts Philosophy

The Paradox of Sleep: You Cannot Try to Fall Asleep | Alan Watts Philosophy Have you ever noticed that the harder you try to fall asleep, the more awake you become? This is the fundamental paradox of sleep—it cannot be forced, only allowed. In this guided sleep meditation inspired by Alan Watts' philosophy, we explore the profound wisdom of letting go. Sleep does not respond to effort or control. Just as you cannot command the wind or force a river to flow faster, you cannot make yourself sleep through sheer willpower. 🌙 What you'll discover: • Why trying to sleep keeps you awake • The art of surrender and non-doing • How to observe thoughts without attachment • The liminal space between waking and sleeping • Ancient wisdom on consciousness and rest This isn't just a sleep meditation—it's a journey into understanding the nature of consciousness itself. By releasing effort and embracing the natural intelligence of your body and mind, you create the conditions for deep, effortless rest. Perfect for those struggling with insomnia, racing thoughts, or the inability to "turn off" the mind at night. ⭐ How to use this meditation: Lie down comfortably in bed Close your eyes and listen with headphones (optional) Don't try to sleep—simply observe and allow Let the words guide you into natural rest "You are under no obligation to be the same person you were 5 minutes ago." - Alan Watts 🔔 Subscribe for more philosophy, guided meditations, and wisdom teachings. 💭 Comment below: What keeps you awake at night? Music credits: Mesmerize” by Kevin MacLeod. “Cylinder Five” by Chris Zabriskie. Both is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. #AlanWatts #SleepMeditation #GuidedMeditation #wisdom #philosophy #spiritualawakening #consciousness #spiritualjourney #fallasleep #fallasleepfast #fallasleepimmediately #lettinggo