Living Against the Clock: The Cost of Ignoring Our Circadian Rhythm
Those who rise with the sun
enjoy the beauty of the moon and the evening ahead, while the rest remain
confined to modern office cubicles where day and night look the same. Some of
these people proudly call themselves "night owls." But when the
jungle already has plenty of owls, why do we need human ones?
Nature has blessed us with a
circadian rhythm—an internal biological clock that syncs our body and mind with
the natural world for our well-being. Yet it is deeply unfortunate to see
people buy Vitamin D supplements at the pharmacy when the early morning sun
offers it for free. Our digestive system is designed to wind down with sunset,
yet late-night dinners push us to buy digestive pills—and sometimes rely on
sleeping pills, too.
When we were told "early to
bed, early to rise," we assumed it was advice meant only for children. But
we have forgotten that we too are grown children of Mother Nature. Those who
respect nature and tune their lives to its rhythms live with ease—not with
pills. Ask yourself: Are you in tune with nature? Is your life aligned with your
circadian rhythm? If yes, be a messenger and a mentor to others. If not, talk
to your doctor about how nature and health synchronise.
Midnight biryani is Yummy, but
it will show up on your tummy—while the seller sleeps peacefully, his bank
balance grows in his absence.
A lifestyle at the cost of life
is a slow suicide.
M.L. Narendra Kumar
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