Before I begin, let me clarify that I make myself out to be pretty pathetic in this message, and anyone who doesn't appreciate a certain level of sappiness should not continue. =)

There is a particular continuous effect right now in my life that consistently and effectively dampens my spirits. One of my failings is that sometimes I think too much, and as of late these additional thoughts have revolved around said continuous effect.

It so happens that in situations where I have little to think about, these thoughts arise. As a result, I often think about it when I am trying to sleep. Usually the effect is not too detrimental, but last night was particularly difficult for a reason I am unsure of.

This restlessness, tossing and turning and discomfort continued for a few hours. After this, I did something on a whim. I don't know where I got the idea, but I'm glad I did.

I sleep with my head on one pillow and another pillow leaning against the headboard. To attempt to relieve my discomfort, I moved my pillow to the other end of the bed and turned around so my head pointed the other way. This left the question of what to do with the other pillow.

So I took the pillow and I held it. Somehow, for some reason, this seemed to cure my mood. I suppose it's a similar concept to sleeping with a stuffed animal, but this was a simple pillow, nothing more.

After I took that pillow, I don't remember what else I thought, since I gradually drifted off into sleep. Of course, when I woke up, the pillow was on the floor somewhere, but at least I had gotten my rest.

It's amazing how some remarkably simple techniques can work wonders on yourself.

--Pliff"Why'd I write that?"ilif