3 AM

I used to think that waking up in the middle of the night was a problem until I learned to embrace my 3 am awakenings. This kind of restlessness or insomnia is really a gift from God. It is a calling to go within and listen to Spirit. When most of the world is asleep, there is less interference on the lines of communication from the spirit world. This is why most artists, writers, and creators do their best work between the hours of midnight and dawn.  In these still moments of the night awaits the best time for prayer and meditation and to offer libations to the ancestors who want to share messages and offer guidance. Once you know this, you can stop wrestling with yourself and fighting to go back to sleep. Know that you have been awakened for a reason and you can trust your 3 am thoughts to guide you to a solution, breakthrough or insight that you need to help you on this journey we call life.