"I think that as human beings we are all ever so slowly starting to wake up to what it’s like to be present - to be right here and now, in this moment. We're finding that anytime we dwell in the dead past or worry over the non-existent future, it hurts. When we occasionally find ourselves in the present moment, we feel alive - fully alive. As you may have experienced, it's can be difficult to stay awake in that beautiful present moment, both metaphorically and literally."

"This brings me to the subject of beds. It's where you place your body and soul for one third of your life. One third of your life that you may not have thought about controlling until now. But you can. So buying a bed is not like buying a coat or a car - they're mere objects by comparison. Your bed is a tool that you can use to make your whole life better, just like exercise, diet, meditation, prayer or yoga. In some respects, you can even think of it as an alter. Your bed offers not only your body, but your whole being a profound rest. The more profound that rest, the more profound your wakefulness in the beautiful present moment can be, and the longer you can be in it."

I believe Shakespeare was right when he wrote “To be or not to be, that is the question.” It is our choice.

Thank you, and sleep well.
Douglas MacQuarrie