When I turn off the light, tomorrow comes into sharper focus
When I turn off the light and lie down, the thoughts I put off during the day come up one by one.
Scenes
- When I lie down, tomorrow's tasks come to mind first — When I turn off the room light and close my eyes, the tasks I put off during the day and tomorrow's order come to mind one by one. Sorting things out begins before sleep.
- Bedtime becomes a time to look back over the day — Even after the day ends, I go back over the words I missed and what I need to do tomorrow. A moment when time meant for rest turns into time to check over the day.
- Even after I put my phone down, my thoughts keep going — Even after I turn my phone face down, the words I sent today and tomorrow's tasks come to mind in turn. It's the order in my head, not the screen, that keeps me awake.
- Saju tendencies also show in how you sort through things at night — When I look at saju tendencies, I don't see sleepless nights as a lack of willpower. They can reveal a side of you that needs to sort through your thoughts completely before you can sleep.
- Tonight, try setting your thoughts down on paper — Don't try to solve everything that comes to mind. Just write one line on paper. Your thoughts may not disappear, but the order in your head may become visible outside of it.
- Even one line may not make the night quiet right away — Your thoughts may keep going even after you write one line. When that happens, instead of unpacking a new worry, briefly add only the words that come to mind to the same paper.
Stories by Dowon
- Dowon
- As I get ready for work, should I start by fixing what I’m lacking?
- You realize the whole morning is gone, and blame yourself for the day again.
- When I get back after a meeting, the money I gave my family is the first thing on my mind.
- I couldn’t tell my husband, even though I’d gone to the interview.
- Even over dinner, I wonder if this is the right work for me.
- After I call Mom, I feel like I’m the one who has to take care of things now.
- A weekend afternoon at home, and I’m already trying to fix how I rest
- I’m trying to find my strengths, but somehow I keep walking along the maple-lined path.