Talk — Sleep

Written by

by Hla Min

Updated : September 2026

Video Broadcast on January 12, 2021

Most people spend one third of their lives sleeping.
Some try to sleep 8 hours a day because they are told that it is necessary to refresh the body and the mind.
Some say that the number of hours of sleep vary with age.
Children need to sleep longer.
Adults may sleep less.
My late uncle slept about four hours a night, but he took a power nap. He lived up to his 80’s.
A friend of mine sleeps four hours a night. He is active at work, church, Toastmasters and play competitive ice hockey.

Some say that the quality of sleep is more important than the quantity of sleep.
Too much sleep might make a person sluggish.

Some develop a rhythm for sleeping. They go to bed at the same time every day, and get up at the same time every morning.
Those who work on different shifts might encounter sleep problems.
During youth , some may not feel drastic effect of 24-hour, 36-hour or more duty. The Navy SEALs have to spend sleepless nights during their training / certification.

Before you sleep, turn off your smart phone and place the alarm clock away from the bed.

Some can sleep easily — like a log. They can sleep on trains, planes, and beaches.
Some find it hard to fall asleep. (Insomnia). Counting sheep or reading books do not help them fall asleep.
Some may have breathing problems during Sleep. (Apnea) They may be prescribed breathing apparatus.
Some have dreams, but they cannot recall them.
Some may have nightmares, and wake up.
A few perform Sleep Walk. (Somnambulism)
There are Sleep Study Projects. Monitor brain activities and physiological factors

“Ma Eik Ma Nay Ah Thet Shay” မအိပ်မနေအသက်ရှည်

Pauk Kyaing ပေါက်ကျိုင်း was advised to follow :

Skipping sleep for one night allowed Pauk Kyaing to avert a death threat and become a King.

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