The Reflector & Sleep
The Sacredness of Sleep
Sleep is a very important factor for living out your Energy Type correctly as a Reflector. Sleep should be sacred to you. It is recommended that you get at least 8 hours of sleep every night. Having an early bedtime and good sleep hygiene can help you tune into the recharging sleep that you need.
Finding Joy in Sleeping
Find joy in sleeping. Your nervous system will thank you. Being able to reset your body to homeostasis after a long day of absorbing other people's energies is a gift to you. During this time, your energy field will be able to remove all the energetic junk that you have accumulated by thrifting through the encounters of each day. You need to release all that is not authentically yours so that you can be divinely guided. Being totally open is your truth, and your wisdom and purpose lie in all that you need to experience through this energetic make-up.
Embracing Power Naps
A great way to honor your energy wave is to grant yourself permission to take naps or little breaks where you just sit in silence for 5 to 20 minutes. Because you are so sensitive to your environment, sleep allows you to empty out the conditioning you might have absorbed during the day and come back into a restorative state, leaving you feeling fresh like a blank canvas. This will allow you to tap into your authenticity daily.
The Controversial Recommendation
A controversial statement by Ra Uru Hu (the founder of Human Design) is the recommendation that especially Reflectors should sleep alone. This instruction is in place to protect the frequency of your authentic source code. During sleep, your body goes through a process of regeneration. If you sleep next to a Generator or a Manifesting Generator, your subtle body will be subjected to constant Sacral energy that won't allow you to rest properly. Not defining your relationship through stereotypical behavior, like co-sleeping or sharing a bed, can offer a new perspective on this recommendation.
Challenging the Norm
It can be fun and adventurous to challenge the norm about how we define a "solid" relationship. Maybe this brings the contemporary notion into your communion to have your own bedroom if this is something that appeals to you. Create conscious, non-threatening communication with your partner, expressing your wishes or needs to experiment and try this out. Maybe it can be beneficial for both of you. If this is something that you are not open to, that is totally okay too.
The Unwinding Phase
For a good night's sleep, it is important that you go to bed BEFORE you are tired. I know, this might sound counterintuitive. The Reflector goes through a 30-minute to even an hour-long unwinding phase before being ready to sleep. During this phase, the open energy center has a chance to empty out and recalibrate before sleep swoops in to restore.
Conclusion: Embracing Rest for Restoration
Understanding your unique relationship with sleep as a Reflector is essential for maintaining your well-being. By honoring the sacredness of sleep, tuning into your natural rhythms, and considering unique approaches to rest, you can find balance and vitality. Embrace the importance of rest in your life and create the space needed to connect with your inner truth.