Methods to Have a Beautiful Dream

After a chaotic and exhausting day, both your body and mind are tired. You let them rest, but your dream is nowhere to be found. It has been suppressed by your fatigue, and you fall into a slow slumber together. Alternatively, your dreams continue the unfinished plans and schedules from your daytime, transforming into a chaotic jumble of images and repetitive static, like a disconnected channel.

So, let's nurture a beautiful dream!

Dreaming is actually a practice, as psychologists have stated that if you think about something before sleeping, it's possible to have dreams related to that matter. Therefore, if you want to have a beautiful dream, the most important preparation is to have a beautiful mindset. Dreams are like pets, and every comfort you provide is the most nourishing feed. When you take a step of relaxation, you are essentially nurturing your dream.

Gradually, the beautiful dream expands like a soft marshmallow, carrying you higher and higher, layer by layer.

Are you ready?

Unarm yourself.

From the moment you enter your home, please unload all your burdens and let go of all constraints. Face yourself, your body, and your mind with a relaxed attitude.

Put on loose casual clothing or a comfortable bathrobe. Silk or cotton robes offer a soft touch against the skin, providing the utmost freedom.

Take a relaxing bath.

Turn on the shower loudly, letting the water wash away the impurities in your mind. Cleanse yourself from head to toe, not neglecting even the tiniest area.

Remember to exfoliate your body periodically, allowing the clinging residues to finally let go.

Then, using the force of the handheld showerhead, create a simple DIY spa experience. Alternatively, add a few drops of essential oil to the bathwater. Chamomile can soothe restless souls, making it an ideal choice. Allow your body to fully immerse in the water, as your pores breathe in the aromas of the essential oils.

Oh, and before entering the bathroom, please turn off your phone and unplug the landline.

Scent the dream environment.

The sense of smell is a pathway to memories. Therefore, when you are ready to enter your dream, you can use scented candles or aroma diffusers to fill the space with fragrance. Release all the stress, cultivate an environment for beautiful dreams, and skillfully guide yourself into the realm of dreams.

It is said that the light from candles can cultivate the energy of the soul.

Prepare a comfortable bedding.

Since you are creating a nurturing environment for a good dream, it is essential to pay attention to the quality of your bedding. The key factor in determining whether it is good bedding lies in how comfortable you feel while sleeping. Naturally, pure cotton or silk bedding is a better choice. The pillow also greatly influences the quality of sleep. Choose a soft feather pillow or a latex pillow that supports the curvature of your neck according to your personal preference.

Moreover, it is important to clean your bedding regularly.

Meditation or mindfulness.

There may still be some impurities floating within your body and mind. Through peaceful meditation and mindfulness, let those impurities settle, allowing your mind to attain tranquility.

At this moment, take a look at yourself. Are you smiling?

Dream of Meng Po's soup.

To possess a comfortable body, mind, and soul, it is important to stay away from stimuli. Therefore, all the beverages you have heard of that help with insomnia can be utilized. For example, drinking a cup of hot milk or hot chocolate is a beneficial sleep aid. Alternatively, brewing a pot of lavender tea can eliminate anxiety and restlessness with its purple-blue infusion.

Of course, engaging in simple exercises is also a good method to alleviate restlessness and promote sleep.

Fall asleep with soothing music.

After achieving a state of overall relaxation, gentle and soothing music serves as a prelude to your dreams and creates fertile ground for beautiful dreams to flourish.

You can listen to the original soundtracks of movies such as "The Pianist and Her Lover" or "The English Patient." Alternatively, choose a lively and melodious jazz piece like "Fly Me to the Moon" to accompany your soaring dreams. Another option is to play an album by Ludovico Einaudi and slowly close your eyes, nurturing a dream of dreams.

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