I tried listening to relaxing music to fall asleep faster. It usually works well when combined with daily exercise.

When I'm awake, I can't seem to stop my mind from constantly seeking information to occupy my attention. Probably only one-third of the time is intentional; the rest is spent jumping from one thing or thought to another. I cannot control my mind - it's often driven by either a sense of "urgency" or a "numb" autopilot. When I try to suppress the force behind it, it only grows stronger and returns with greater intensity.

Whatever it is - Resistance, Gravity, or some animalistic urge - it resides within me. I wrestle with it during the day, but it rests and strengthens at night. I need a different approach to deal with it, so I've decided to let it out freely.

Every night, after closing my eyes in bed, I try to release it. Every morning, before opening my eyes, I do the same. I do nothing except pay attention to my breath. I focus on the air flowing through my nostrils and into my lungs, simply observing the inhale and exhale. As I relax, all kinds of "noise" - random thoughts, visions, and emotions - begin to surface. These often include anger, fear, and anxiety, and I allow them to flow freely without engaging or analyzing them. When I eventually feel ready, I open my eyes.

I don't yet know exactly what to do with these thoughts, so I avoid "processing" them. Instead, I imagine putting them in the recycle bin of my mind. Simply by releasing this mental force twice a day, I've noticed a significant difference. It clears space in my mind and gives me the energy to either cut through Resistance or stand firmly against Gravity.