Should I Use Stimulants Against Sleepiness During Practice

[Viking]

during the days im tired im having a really tough time doing self inquiry. should i drink coffee or something these times

[Leo Gura]

No

[WaterfallMachine]

Before trying that option, maybe try a few simple options :

• Change your self inquiry time to a time in your schedule where you're more alert.
• Try doing something short but active before it to make you more alert. Like doing jumping jacks or taking a run.
• Splash yourself with some water.
• Sit straight with your shoulders relaxed. 
• Try opening your eyes if you're not already.

[mp22]

I have a similar problem, in fact the number one problem for meditation and enquiry has been falling asleep. The only good advice I saw on this was Leo's (take naps before meditation) but its not always practical.  I try to do most of this stuff early in the morning and that has helped a bit.

[Viking]

thanks

[Dodo]

I like self enquiry while going to sleep. What better time to see who you are than when you are free to completely let go of all your tensions etc.

I find the previous posts quite helpful, I'll also incorporate some of those things before a formal sitting.

[mp22]

Just now, Dodo said:

I like self enquiry while going to sleep. What better time to see who you are than when you are free to completely let go of all your tensions etc.

I find the previous posts quite helpful, I'll also incorporate some of those things before a formal sitting.

What is your method before going to sleep if I may ask? thanks

[Max_V]

I have this too, mostly when I'm in big crowds, I get tired real quick.

So before meditation I always sleep like 15 min, that helps a lot

 

[Dodo]

19 minutes ago, mp22 said:

What is your method before going to sleep if I may ask? thanks

Before going to sleep? Do you mean while going to sleep?

Well, it usually starts with a visualisation (anything) and I hold continuous awareness on the empty seer, which is me.

 When time I did this few days ago I experienced flashes of light and later in sleep paralysis I experienced the weirdest freakiest super real thing of my sheets moving as if they are alive

[mp22]

Just now, Dodo said:

Before going to sleep? Do you mean while going to sleep?

Well, it usually starts with a visualisation (anything) and I hold continuous awareness on the empty seer, which is me.

 When time I did this few days ago I experienced flashes of light and later in sleep paralysis I experienced the weirdest freakiest super real thing of my sheets moving as if they are alive

Thanks, unfortunately Im not allowed to give you reputation points for some reason. So I concentrate on any image while being aware that Im the watcher and wait?

 

[Azrael]

Cold fucking shower before it works for me.