How to Create a Calm and Relaxing Bedroom With Japanese Furniture

The Value of a Zen Approach

One of the more famous Zen koans is: "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" One answer is "Nothingness", which actually embraces the essential teachings of Buddha. So, just wave one hand in the air and then listen... When you’re done, just wave the other hand in the air and take the next step, but keep on listening. In relation to your domestic environment, a Zen approach can add an element of peace and tranquility to your sleep experience as well as your overall experience of life. Since we spend so much time in our bedrooms, treating them like a sanctuary has long-term benefits and requires special attention, whether you live alone or not. When it comes to a person’s present state-of-mind, applying Zen principles to one’s domestic environment can make all the difference. What this article emphasizes is how to create an atmosphere of harmony in your living spacewith the spirit of Zen.

The Beauty of White Noise

If you suffer from insomnia, it’s essential that you keep your bedroom and your home as quiet and dark as possible while sleeping. It’s also recommended that you only use your bed for sleeping as much as possible, so instead of reading in your bed or talking on the telephone on your bed, it’s best to reserve your bed for sleep. This way, you’re mind associates the bed with sleeping more than physical or mental activities. On the other hand, you can always explore the option of consuming supplements to help you sleep, and if you’re concerned about the side-effects of sleeping pills, then you might want to try more natural supplements, such as melatonin or valerian root to help you sleep.

Another effective solution for insomnia is to create some form of white noise by turning on a window-fan or an air-purifier, or you could purchase a water-fountain. Since water is one of the most natural elements in the universe, it may be the best form of white noise, because it flows, without human interruption, which soothes the body, the mind and the soul, especially when you’re sleeping.

The Ultimate Purpose of a Bedroom

Some people might say that the ultimate purpose of a bedroom is to procreate or make love or sleep soundly or hide away, but others might say that the ultimate purpose of a bedroom is to rest, to dream, to contemplate life, and to recharge yourself, whether you sleep soundly or not. It doesn’t matter what country you live in or what you do for a living. What matters most is communing with yourself silently in your private space, and the bed you rest on can make a big difference in that regard. Since conventional mattresses and box-springs are made from artificial materials that pollute our planet, you may want to consider investing in a durable platform-bed made from solid wood or bamboo and a mattress made from a renewable resource likelatex rubber .