I first heard of Ahimsa a few years ago and when I managed a large group of people, I kept the concept of Ahimsa- non violence- in mind. I think it made me a better manager because I tried in each interaction to practice non-violence. More than that, I view Ahimsa as nuturing.
When I started reading about Ayurveda, I was struck by the bedtime ritual. Don't read anything stimulating or violent or watch movies or tv before bed that will leave you with uncomfortable thoughts. Instead, read poetry or listen to music that is calming and relaxed. When your mind is in a restful state, sleep comes much easier. When you have restful sleep you wake up refreshed and focused.
I think we all know this, but I hadn't thought about how the tv shows I like- generally detective/murder/gangs or even just promiscuity - might be affecting my sleep and the rest of my life. During a conversation last month, one of my acquaintances who is at least a decade older than I told us he had never seen a scary movie. !!! My husband and I just talked about this earlier this week. To have missed out on the resurgence of the zombie genre and the slasher films of the 80s? Like me, all of my friends are a little strange and this added to his mystery. But when I started thinking about it as an informed choice of non-violence within his life... I have to say I'm impressed.
This is one I am currently struggling with. I LIKE movies with action and books with turmoil. I read just before sleep. I am considering trying something specific at night before bed that will be only for restfulness. Hopefully, I can find something I enjoy that works for me.
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