Ephemeral Sleep

Waking up in the middle of the night, I couldn’t sleep, haunted by thoughts of my last work email. I hesitated to take a sleeping pill, leaving only its bitter aftertaste. In the morning, I stirred my nukadoko, sensing its fermentation. Vegetables mature, yet my sleep remains unfinished. Will it ever settle, like fermentation?

Last night, the struggle to fall asleep felt like being swept away by an unrelenting wave. I went to bed at 11 p.m., thi...

For the past two years, I haven’t been able to sleep for more than five hours straight. The feeling of "falling asleep a...

When did I start incorporating lavender and rosemary essential oils into my daily life? It must have been about two year...

The rain kept me from my walk, and now I'm worried about not sleeping. Morning walks are supposed to help with sleep by regulating my internal clock, but it feels like the habit has become a chore, which might actually be making things worse. There are so many things that affect sleep, and walking alone isn't going to fix it

Last night, I got into bed at 10 PM as usual, but no matter how tightly I shut my eyes, sleep wouldn’t come. The more I ...

At 10 PM, I get into bed and try to sleep. But before I know it, it's already midnight. At first, when I lay down at 10,...

On YouTube and in books, there are countless ads promising things like “This is the cause of insomnia!” “Just do this an...

It is said that muscle building has a positive impact on sleep. About two years ago, doing 10 push-ups or squats was tou...

Insomnia prevents the natural urge to sleep, leaving you awake through the night and unrested the next day. Even on holidays, fatigue accumulates as restful sleep remains elusive, and after 6 a.m., sleep becomes entirely impossible. It's an endless struggle.