Sleep well

George Christakos
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Join me, George, on Sleep Well, exploring philosophy and sleep with soothing stories and tips. New episodes every week. Perfect for restless minds seeking peace!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Hegel’s Synthesis: Uniting Day and Night

    Drift into peaceful sleep with the profound wisdom of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel in this soothing bedtime reflection. Tonight on Sleep Well, we explore Hegel’s dialectic—the timeless process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis—to gently reconcile the stresses and contradictions of your day with the calm of night. As your mind unwinds from daily tensions—work pressures clashing with rest, doubts meeting certainties, action opposing stillness—Hegel’s philosophy guides you to blend these opposites into harmonious wholeness. No need to fight divisions; instead, let them unite in quiet understanding, creating space for serenity and deep rest. Guided by Hegel’s insight that “the rational alone is real,” this episode invites you to visualize a twilight garden where day’s light and night’s shadow merge beautifully. Through gentle breathing, mindful reflection, and a relaxing visualization, release unresolved conflicts and embrace synthesis as an act of inner peace. Perfect for anyone seeking philosophical calm before bed—whether you’re new to Hegel or drawn to ideas that transform chaos into clarity. Let this episode help you transcend the day’s noise and surrender to restorative sleep. Sweet dreams, and may philosophy carry you to tranquility. 🌙 #HegelsSynthesis #PhilosophyPodcast #SleepWell #BedtimePhilosophy #Dialectic #Hegel #StoicismAndPhilosophy #InnerPeace #MindfulSleep #Relaxation #SleepMeditation #PhilosophyForSleep #RestfulMind #DeepRest #PersonalGrowth #AncientWisdom #CalmMind #SleepStories #PodcastForSleep

    20 min

  2. 2 FEB

    Diogenes and the Simplicity of Sleep- Embracing Minimalist Rest

    You don't need much to rest. You do not need anything. All you have to do is let everything go, to release yourself from every burden, and rest. In simplicity hides the calmness you seek, and in that you will find that to rest, you need nothing more than yourself under the sky.

    17 min

  3. 26 JAN

    Schopenauer's Quietude-Escaping the Will

    A ceaseless drive, the Will. Unfulfilled desire and temporary satisfaction deny us the rest that we desperately need. Detach yourself from the things that keep you awake. Let go of your inner turmoil and find rest through Schopenhauer's Quietude by escaping the Will.

    17 min

  4. 12 JAN

    Duty to rest- The Categorical Imperative of Immanuel Kant

    To rest is not being lazy. To rest is not a waste of time. To rest is a duty—a way to help yourself and others through that. Let your worries go behind and accept that rest is necessary for you. To have clear thinking, to be sharper, to become better. You owe it to yourself. Your rest is your duty.

    16 min

  5. 02/12/2025

    Buddhist Impermanence -Letting thoughts Fade

    In this gentle guided meditation, we explore the heart of anicca (impermanence). Watch thoughts and sensations arise, linger, and naturally dissolve, just like clouds drifting across an empty sky. Learn to rest in the open awareness that remains when we stop grasping. Leave your worries behind and let philosophy carry you to peace.

    17 min

  6. 25/11/2025

    Heraclitus and the River of Rest

    In this soothing bedtime episode, we explore the famous saying of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus: “No one ever steps in the same river twice.” Far from being a riddle, his words become a tender invitation to release the day. Just as the river is constantly flowing and changing, so are your thoughts, your worries, and even the cells in your body. Nothing needs to be grasped or held tonight; everything is already moving onward, making space for rest. Let philosophy carry you to a restful sleep.

    13 min

  7. 14/11/2025

    Zen Koans- Puzzling into Peaceful Sleep

    Do not trouble your mind. These Zen koans are not meant to stir your mind, but rather help it unwind. These puzzles do not seek a solution; there only here to guide you to a serene night and to a restful sleep.

    18 min

  8. 07/11/2025

    What is Hell?

    What is Hell exactly? Is it important? In this episode, we delve a little into the importance of Hell and whether we should be afraid of its existence. Join me on this different journey through Hell.

    20 min
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Join me, George, on Sleep Well, exploring philosophy and sleep with soothing stories and tips. New episodes every week. Perfect for restless minds seeking peace!

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  • Creator
    George Christakos
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © George Christakos
  • Show Website
    Sleep well