OK if I sleep on it?.....

We've all been asked this, and most have made the same request to others for major decisions. Of course, it also works as deception/avoidance. But what is it about sleep and sometimes figuring things out? I sometimes ask the I Ching, with rare misadvice, usually my fault in framing the Q or interpreting the A. But answers do come, sometimes in reverie. Look up all that Shakespeare said about sleep. He really had his shiite in one sock. Aa.
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Raining , so hello from a rainy cold Dublin , 'I'll sleep on it ' I think in psycology as well as Shakespeare and others, 'Mature reflection' .... for me, I am impulsive; therefore I have said, let me sleep on it.

In relation to huge decisions. Regarding a move, something that is going to cost alot, emotionally as well.
I like to sleep on it... things look different the next day.
Just my personal opinion.
Spot on and grounded, GG. But I forgot to mention chatting for advice with a confidant, and sometimes with young children. If they can understand the issue, and sometimes especially if they can't. their advice sometimes is stunning. Simplefy. Aa.
I agree . I love the innate wisdom and honesty of children. I remember having a young cousin and I was looking lovingly at a handbag. Too expensive, stupid colour, but I liked it . My little cousin says 'Rosie do you love it ?' Yes 'Will it make you happy' ? yes. 'Then buy it' OK not exactly wisdom but she had a good point. Even if the buzz from getting a new bag I didnot need was a fleeting feeling of happiness.

I have given promises, feeling animated , to help out with certain time consuming things. The next day, I am annoyed with myself for being so darned impulsive, so 'I'll sleep on it, ring you later tommorow, gives me time to breathe and think of the time involved etc.,
Ooby , Agree, and for those who arenot good sleepers , Transcendental meditation and other forms of meditation that take the mind deep into the subconscious, can help too. The alpha waves are the same resting state as when in deep sleep, even though one is aware that they are sitting on a chair.

The main thing is, logic, relaxation, when making a decision. So I will sleep on it. wave
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