No balance or peace can be felt if we are not feeling well. Sleeping well, eating well, and exercise are all prerequisites to finding peace and balance.

The past week, I had been conducting a caffeine experiment. I had gotten off it for a week, which seemed to make a difference for my nursed baby, Maya, who seemed less fussy and slept better, which allowed me to sleep and feel more balanced.

Then over the weekend, out came the regular coffee & Chai. Things noticeably deteriorated, not being helped by the heat. My sleep suffered drastically. So after three days of caffeine, I’m off again. Last night, with some herbal help, I managed at least six hours of sleep, and I am a new person.

The sunshine feels more pleasant, the birds sound relaxing, and there is some peace again in the world.