The body and the mind need rest and quiet, not just at night, but also very much so during the day. Stopping activity gives your entire system time to recuperate, recharge, as well as integrate and process. Lying down, you are stable and don’t have to manage your balance. While lying down, you have a simpler environment from which to begin to self-observe and think new thoughts from an inner quiet. Taking time to rest the back, you can learn to take that quiet into your active, upright life. Learning that you can be peacefully awake and attentive can provide insights and guidance into managing your daily life activities.