THH027 — Manohar Grandhi: Sleeplessness led to becoming a brilliant healer
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Here are a few key takeaways from the conversation:
Meditation was the key for Manohar to overcome insomnia and sleepless nights. Regular meditation, especially before bedtime, helped reduce his anxiety and allowed him to relax and sleep better.
When waking up early, avoid ruminating on the lost sleep time. Instead focus on relaxing the body and mind, letting go of worries about the day ahead. Gratitude and acceptance can also help calm the mind back to sleep.
Creating a sense of safety and security is important for falling asleep. Accepting distractions like snoring, rather than resisting them, can allow the mind to relax.
Meditation brings awareness to the present moment, freeing us from anxious thoughts about the future or ruminations of the past. This allows the brain to relax and sleep more easily.
Consistent practice with one form of meditation works better than sporadically trying many different techniques. Start small and build up the practice over time.
Manohar recommends the meditation course "Meditation for Everyone" by Greg DeVries on Udemy for beginners. He also has books, a website, and offers discovery calls for those interested in working with him.
Show Notes:
How meditation helped me with insomnia. 1:45
Focus on the right things and relax. 7:03
How do you deal with snoring? 11:30
How does meditation help us to reduce anxiety? 16:00
The importance of meditation and urbanization. 20:15
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