Monk Man Series – 3: The Gift of Good Rest

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 There was a time when my phone used to sleep right beside me—literally under my pillow. I would scroll endlessly through reels until my eyes gave up, and I finally drifted off. That habit continued even after I had my baby.

My justification?
“I didn’t even touch my phone the whole day! I deserve a little time for myself… scrolling relaxes me!”

But Monk Man kept gently reminding me,
“It’s not the way. The more you scroll, the less you sleep. Your energy drains without you realizing it. You may think you’re not sleepy, but slowly, it eats away your patience. That’s why you feel irritated or don’t feel like answering Putu’s calls or questions. Sleep is the real nourishment your body needs.”

I ignored him for the longest time, thinking, “He’s just being old-fashioned.” But the best part about Monk Man? He never forced it. He simply said one day,
“Try it for a couple of days—for my sake. Let’s see if it works.”

So, I did.
And now… I don’t ever want to go back!

That deep, peaceful sleep felt like magic. I woke up lighter, calmer, happier. I realized the truth—a good night’s sleep is the real tonic. Reels can wait. Whether I watch them or not doesn’t really change my life.

Now, my phone no longer sleeps under my pillow. Once in a while—on a long weekend or vacation—I might scroll before bed, but never like before.

And honestly?
I feel so good. Thankaaaaaaa MonkMan!!!!!!!!


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