Depending on the time of day when you wake up with a start, it will be possible to identify the signal your body is sending you. We should learn to listen to our bodies and not miss a single signal it sends us. Our bodies set off many alarm bells simply to let us know we’re suffering from an illness we’re not aware of or pretending not to notice. On the next page, let’s discover what our bodies are trying to tell us when we wake up at a certain time.
Difficulty sleeping between 9 and 11 pm could be a sign of stress. For most people, this is the most common time to go to bed. If you have trouble falling asleep at this time, it could mean you’re stressed and worrying too much. Meditation is very helpful for falling asleep.
Waking up between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM could indicate emotional disappointment. According to ancient Chinese medicine, this is the time when the gallbladder is active. Waking up at this time could be a sign of emotional stress, so positive mantras and practicing self-acceptance and forgiveness will help.
If you wake up between 1 and 3 a.m., you may be angry. This energy meridian is connected to the liver, so waking up at this time is associated with anger and excess yang energy. If you want a good night’s sleep, drink cold water and meditate.
Waking up between 3 and 5 a.m. may mean a Higher Power is reaching out to you. This meridian is linked to the lungs and emotions of sadness. Waking up during this time could mean a Higher Power is signaling you to guide you toward your highest purpose. If you want to go back to sleep, try slow breathing or prayer.
