One of the great joys of academic life is that, if you are receptive to it, you meet interesting new people. These are generally also younger than you — any campus is a steep pyramid in which the young vastly outnumber you at any age — and so you can avoid the slow vanishing of landmarks and shared habits that are so characteristic of natural aging and decay.
I'd be interested in your meditation technique for sleeping. I used to get good results by visualising a long run or cycle I've done many times, and sometimes still do. Alternatively, I try for a kind of lucid dreaming, taking mental images that arise randomly and trying to follow them as far as possible. These are only occasional, mostly I fall asleep quickly whether I want to or mot.
A solid, thoughtful meander to conclude the Summer, and begin the new cycle of excitement: teaching, learning, and joyful meets with your new 'kids'. May you have a most excellent, fruitful semester Professor Dr. Schließer!
I'd be interested in your meditation technique for sleeping. I used to get good results by visualising a long run or cycle I've done many times, and sometimes still do. Alternatively, I try for a kind of lucid dreaming, taking mental images that arise randomly and trying to follow them as far as possible. These are only occasional, mostly I fall asleep quickly whether I want to or mot.
It's a very simple technique. I focus on breathing through my nose. Then the air on the tip of the nose. Then my mind grows empty. And I sleep
A solid, thoughtful meander to conclude the Summer, and begin the new cycle of excitement: teaching, learning, and joyful meets with your new 'kids'. May you have a most excellent, fruitful semester Professor Dr. Schließer!