Oct 05 2008
Dream-free Sleep - sounds awful!
I recently went to a Body Shop party (think Mary Kay or Avon) and had the opportunity to mingle with some country women of various ages. The common theme quickly became apparent amongst these women: they were all mothers. Some were older empty-nesters and others were young mums who were pregnant or had recently given birth. As the conversation went on I felt less and less included and became less and less involved. I ended up outside in the cold and dark talking to one of my city friends on my phone.
One of the products that came around was an “essential oil” that was supposed to aid with relaxation and restful sleep. It had aromas of Jujube date extract, camomile, lavender, and lemon. I had a sniff and it was a strong distinctive pong. The sales rep lady (a mother herself) told us it was designed to be applied to your pillow to help you drift off ans stay asleep. She quickly warned that it may disturb people who are not used to the dreams and nightmares associated with deep sleep. Previous customers had given her feedback that they had to discontinue use because they could not cope with dreaming whilst asleep.
I wondered if this was a common fear? I myself love dreaming, i love deep vivid dreams that i can remember clearly when i wake up. Sometimes i even write them down if they seem particularly insightful. When i think of a life without dreams it seems horrible, empty, souless, joyless . . . who would want that?
Apparently heaps of women!
And why? Because they are mothers and they prefer to sleep lightly so they wake if their children need anything! Some of the older ladies claimed to hate sleeping and confessed to lying in bed looking at the clock waiting for the time to get up!
I couldnt relate at all. It takes me ages to unwind enough to fall asleep but once i do i could stay asleep forever, i hate getting out of bed, i prolong my bed-time as long as possible and enjoy dozing. Its a great escape, and you can literally block the whole world out!
I wonder if the mothers of the world feel guilty if they zone out? Do they feel obliged to be on guard and available at every moment, even if their children have grown and left home? I know my own mother does not sleep much, i wonder how many other mothers cant enjoy dreaming anymore?
Curious about the product i described?
