We are like batteries. We leave our houses and spend the day depleting our personal resources until we can’t anymore. Then we return home to recharge by having dinner, relaxing, and restoring our selves.
My bedroom is like a charging station. I visualize it as a capsulized living quarter, in which I experience my journey through the universe.
There is my bed, a bathroom, a closet, a dresser, and a nightstand. This nightstand supports the masses of various objects that I use to comfort and restore me. These are my tools.
Two phone chargers allow me to listen to sleep sounds on my personal phone, quietly, while my work phone functions as an alarm clock at a higher volume. I set an alarm for when I wake up, no snooze, which is just a waste of time that starts my day off with stressful haste. Then, I have another alarm set for two minutes before I need to walk out the front door and repeat the cycle.
I have a small, personal humidifier to help keep my orifices moist. It has soft light that can be turned off, so it pulls double duty as a lamp. It creates a soft, soothing ambience with dim, foggy light. I keep a small, three ounce glass jar next to it for easy refills and two favorite scented essential oils to add some depth to the scene.
On the right side of my nightstand, I have a little skull shaped catch-all tray where I can put my pockets’ contents when I undress and redress in my more comfortable house clothes, which I change in to immediately upon my arrival at the abode. I do this because it serves as a hard stop to the end of my work day, but the real reason is because it feels so good. I look forward to it. Taking off the dirty work outfit is like doffing a straight jacket. I free myself from the constraints of my hot, sweaty uniform and as I pull on my fresh, cool, slacker pants and t-shirt, the sensation against my warm skin is quite wonderful, though the moment fleets, so I must catch it and enjoy it while it exists.
To the left of my humidifier is my anchor. I keep an egoless Buddha on top of a Thai teak box to remind me of my path. Egoless Buddha provides a reminder of what it means to be human and of where I stand on the path. Egoless Buddha reminds me to meet all people where they are. Egoless Buddha reminds me of my failings and encourages growth.
Sleeping next to inspiration is the best way to remind myself of my truth. When I awake, I try to see a representation of my self as the truest form of expression of my capability. Egoless Buddha reminds me to be patient, kind, and human. He reminds me of my goals and aspirations as a human and my desire to help.
Discover small things that comfort you and employ them. Find reminders of who you are and aspire to be and set them up where you can easily experience them. Believe in the good parts of you and don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself, your needs, and your beliefs. If you have a conviction, empower yourself by bringing attention to your cause, but remember that standing for what you believe often means standing alone.
Such is the genesis of so many amazing and innovative human social achievements. Do not think your thoughts are unworthy.
-HomieCidal Brainiac
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