Dear Anita,

That is great advice, and I remember, on vacation (over the fall when we were away for a whole month) I practiced this.  And i was ssuccessful.  The difference is I was not around much “distraction.” I didn’t have constant fodder from friends updating me what they’re doing, etc.  I didn’t have as much “to report” so my brain was slightly quieter, and as a result my chatter.

I do have a question about the prior post:

You wrote:

– the motivation of the young Cali Chica in you going on and on to the friends is to get them to take you with them to Florida?

I replied:

-Take me away from my INFERIOR life, I wish I could have a SUPERIOR one like you.

Do you believe this is also related to the constant mind chatter/chatter.  I do in a way, the constant focus on the lives of others, which in essence does give them more “power”/importance, and my own life – less of a priority.

To answer your question, sleep:

It is improved NOW – 10000% percent because of my yoga practice.  To the point that this practice is not my “cure” but a necessity for me now.

No I do not take anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medications. I try to limit caffeine and alcohol.  I try to eat well.  But the biggest difference in my life is from yoga.  It is truly what has helped me sleep, by allowing the tensions in my body to dissipate (somewhat) and for my mind to reach new depths.