Today is National Napping Day. I am not sure how to deal with that. First, I have never been a person who takes naps. My brain is too active with crazy nonsense to allow me to rest during the day. I have a hard time staying asleep all night. I do remember my brother Kent took a lot of naps. He would put the hood from our mother’s hair dryer over his face with the heat off. I could not understand how anyone could sleep during the day. If you are one of the lucky ones who can, I congratulate you!
Do not get me wrong on this. Every one of us is different. When I consider my ex, her children, their spouses, or grandchildren, I am amazed at how different each person is from the rest. My daughter’s two girls could not be more different from each other. The elder is very thoughtful and devoted to her schoolwork. She is also good at fencing and water polo. The younger is all about sports. She is a phenomenal soccer player, generating most of the team’s goals. At school, she just gets along. My son’s children are equally different from any of the others. Unfortunately, they live in New York, so I do not have much opportunity to connect with them. For all of them, I am reminded that our physical traits come from our parents. Our souls come from God.
While sometimes our differences can cause issues, ultimately those differences are what makes each of us unique and special in this crazy world. When I think about the world my grandchildren will inherit, I know everything will be okay. Perhaps today we can argue about politics, but those differences are temporary. It is the youth who will decide what happens to America, and every other country on Earth. Today’s divisive policies will fade away. Hopefully, new unity will ultimately conquer the bad we see today.
In other words, all is well in the Kingdom of God. I hope you all have a wonderful day. If you are one of the lucky ones, go ahead and take that nap. I wish you all the best.
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Hi Karl–I marvel at how different my grandchildren are as well in the napping department, also in the school and sports departments. I have two who live in Michigan who are outstanding hockey players (ages 9 and almost 11). The nine-year old is being scouted by private high schools already! I think that’s over-the-top. (BTW–where in New York are your relatives? I am in upstate New York.)
I am at the age where I can nap now, but my naps are short. I stay up writing or reading late at night. That’s where I get my best literary work done, when my best ideas seem to percolate. I still play a lot of tennis at my age and a good nap (maybe forty-five minutes) helps rejuvenates me. Sometimes I play twice in one day, and I need a nap in between. I can’t imagine being able to sit under one of those old-fashioned hair dryers in a hair salon and being able to get to sleep, though!
My brother is unique. I think the sound blocked out the outside world. I have never taken a nap. My son and his family live in Westchester County. He has to travel into NYC quite often with his new job. It’s a nice part of the state, as long as you avoid NYC (in my opinion).
Hi Karl, we are all different in so many ways. My six Grandchildren vary so much in their talents and beliefs. And that is the way it should be in life. Taking naps. I do whenever possible not so lately. But I have been sleeping better as I’m worn out at the end of each day.
I have never been able to take a nap when I’m supposed to. I remember being told to take naps at school. I’d put my head down on the desk with eyes wide open. I was not sleepy. When I wake up in the morning, if its early morning I will not take a nap even though I might be tired. I may take one later in the day. The only time I fell asleep all the time was when I was pregnant. I slept all times of the day. I just couldn’t keep my eyes open. By the way, I fainted at a lunch counter and that’s how my son introduced himself to me and the world. The body changes we have to go through to bring those little ones into the world is mind boggling.
Anyway Pat, enjoy the rest of your napping.
Shirley, I would never deny anything to a pregnant woman. I cannot even imagine that struggle as your body changes as a new person grows inside you. Women are amazing creatures. Men are pretty much wild animals with little to say and no ability to understand the woman’s brain.
Karl
I’m sorry I meant to say Karl. Forgive me Karl, can you edit my comment? I’m getting confused around here.
Hi, Karl!
God is infinitely creative and each person is a unique individual. We certainly see it with our children and grandchildren! They all have their gifts and it’s fun to see their varied accomplishments as they grow into wonderful adults.
I can nap, but never for long. A 30 minute power nap is plenty to keep me going during writing and reading days at home. It’s a late-in-life luxury I am deeply grateful for!
Blessings!
Patty, you are one of the lucky ones.I still cannot take naps. When night time comes, I am out like a light though.
Karl