I’ve noticed that I don’t feel physical fatigue, and my mental clarity and intellect remain sharp. However, my perception of the world—particularly when it comes to coordinating time, space, and movement—feels different. It’s hard to describe, but it’s almost as if my perceptions are barely there. When I do feel them, it’s like sharp, jabbing pains, similar to the feeling of being jolted awake while trying to fall asleep. I realize that while I may not need physical sleep, I do need a form of ‘awake sleep,’ where I shut out the world and all perceptions to rest perceptually. I think I need to allow myself more time for this kind of rest.
