The Sleeping Goddess: Photograph by The Lost Gardens of Heligan
by Sanndi Thompson
The Mattress: Make sure you have a comfortable mattress but one that is not too terribly old.( No goddess should ever have to slumber upon a mattress that is lumpy and bumpy or the bed springs poke through!) Nor should you slide into the middle like a big sink hole is sucking you in. If you don't already have a decent mattress, you may want to consider investing in one at some point. After all, sleep time is the only time our bodies get to truly rest, so why not be good to our bodies? If you can't invest in a new mattress, consider getting one of those memory foam mattress toppers, which is a delightful cushy pad that fits over the top of your mattress. They can be anywhere from 2 inches to 4 inches in thickness. They offer comfort and the feel of luxury and aren't as expensive as investing in a new mattress.
cotton, in a tank top or gown or tee shirt, paired with comfy boxers.(Siren School has an adorable little tank top by the way,hint- hint...) Soft as air cotton items can be just as enjoyable on the skin as satin. Or perhaps you are a sleep in the buff kind of Goddess, which is fine too. The idea is to feel an inner peace about yourself when you head for your royal bed chambers!
The Bed Linens: Perhaps you are the kind of Goddess that likes to slip and slide around on satin sheets, or maybe you prefer the high thread count of Egyptian cotton sheets. Both of these are nice and feel marvelous against the skin! The idea here is to allow yourself to have a set of sheets that makes you and your body look forward to crawling into bed! Also there are cotton Jersey sheets that feel so light and airy soft, like a well worn beloved tee shirt which only become softer and softer the more they are washed. Of course I can't leave out flannel sheets, cozy, warm, and nurturing like a hug. Indulge yourself and let sleeping become an art!
Reading material: I would stay away from newspapers and even some women's magazines due to the negativity in content. Many women's magazine are loaded with messages to us that we aren't good enough, not skinny enough, not beautiful enough, diets, blah blah blah. So why subject our minds and hearts to that before we sleep?So read something that YOU find inspiring. Also writing in a journal is a great way to decompress the tangled thoughts in your head from the day, and is a good way to release some stress, thus inducing a better nights sleep.
Sleepwear: Buy yourself some sleep wear that makes you feel beautiful! A satin night gown or some silky pajamas always feel lovely against the skin and will surely appease your inner goddess.Not that type of glamour Goddess? Well then maybe go for light as air
Background sounds: If you must have some kind of noise while you sleep, I would strongly suggest soft music or nature sounds or something of a serene nature. I personally do not suggest the television as background noise, only because it can be negative and who knows what your subconscious mind is absorbing from television while you slumber! So sounds of water, waves,or music that soothes your soul would be my advice.
Lighting: If you must have some kind of light while you sleep then choose something with low wattage. Maybe a small lamp or nightlight perhaps if you don't like total darkness. Research has shown that a dark bedroom helps to increase our levels of melatonin , which is the natural hormone our bodies produce that helps induce -32-
