Waking Up 4am My Experience
We have all experienced that strange phenomenon where we find ourselves waking up in the middle of the night on a regular basis, at exactly the same time each night.
We find ourselves pulled from sleep and, in the haze of our waking selves rebooting, reach for the clock or our phone to check the time.
And with our brains working at low capacity, we see that familiar time and curse our bodies for insisting that we lose sleep, in the same way, every night.
That is natural enough. But things like that do not usually happen for no reason.
Of course, there may be a straightforward explanation.
It might be that at exactly the time you wake up each night, there is some kind of disturbance that you do not necessarily hear but wakes you nonetheless, giving the appearance of an unprompted interruption of sleep.
But when there is no explanation, we continue to look for an explanation.
Depending on what time you regularly wake during the night, there may well be a spiritual explanation.
When The Veil Is Thinnest
It is common knowledge in many cultures that 4 am is the time at which the boundaries that separate the physical realm from the spiritual realm are at their weakest.
Anyone who regularly walks in the pre-dawn hours will tell you that there is an eeriness to the world at that time.
They will also tell you that they feel and think differently at that time.
For many writers, poets and artists this quality of the pre-dawn hours is what pulls them outside at an hour when the rest of us would much rather be asleep.
This is because the physical realm is our primary experience during the rest of the day.
It acts as a veil, protecting our unevolved minds from the magnificence of the spiritual realm.
And at 4 am, the veil is at its thinnest.
Rude Awakenings
So when we are pulled from sleep at 4 am – at the time the veil is thinnest – it is very likely that this is no coincidence.
We are receiving a message from the spiritual realm.
It is at this time that our spirit guides deliver the most important messages, the ones most key to our spiritual journey.
They catch us when the veil is thinnest so that they have the most clarity in connection, and for another, much more human reason.
When we are pulled from sleep, our minds are transitioning back into the physical realm in which we live.
We are rendered, in no uncertain terms, stupid.
That is to say; we lack the busy thoughts that the day brings and are much, much more receptive to messages from our spirit guides.
So what should we do if we find ourselves pulled from sleep at 4 am every night?
Listen. Do not curse your spirit guides for waking you.
Accept the message, write it down, make sure you have the whole message down on paper so that you can decipher it in the morning.
Then, with a word of thanks and thoughts of gratitude for the love and guidance of your spirit guides, drift back into sleep.
I also want to stress about the importance of sleep, and other conditions to look at. So let’s clarify some conditions that may be relevant to you.
Understanding The Science Behind Waking up at 4am
While we can attribute this to a spiritual reason, I feel it’s important to explore the scientific factors as well.
According to many sleep experts, there are other various factors, including our internal circadian rhythms which play a significant role in this behavior.
This is echoed by Dr. Aneesa Das at the OhioHealthDiscovery.
Essentially the circadian rhythm regulates our sleep-wake cycle, which influences when we feel tired and when we wake up. The Cleveland Clinic highlights these important factors, make sure to check it out.
There are other studies, Sarah Shoen a writer for sleep foundation highlights that there other important causes for waking up during the night.
She highlights the external and internal factors and conditions that cause insomnia, most are related to stress. She mentions how important it is to understand the mental and physical symptoms.
Insomnia is the culprit behind waking up at night, these symptoms tend to be more prevalent in today’s technology focused lifestyles.
It is important to use phones, and computers wisely before going to bed, or maybe sometimes we need a detox from technology itself?
Whatever the cause maybe I strongly advise you to read this article by the Sleep Foundation.
I am also ending this article with a disclaimer. It is important that we look after our sleep patterns.
Disclaimer: The content of this article is for informational purposes only, and I won’t consider it medical advice. If you are worried about your sleep patterns affecting you. I encourage you to consult a healthcare professional.
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How do I know what the message is or how to receive it? Is it in a dream?
Ive continually been woken at 4am since the passing of my last loved one goin on 7 years now, sometimes I receive messages most times I don’t so why is it a continuation? Am I possibly missing an important message? Or is this something my spirit guide will do to help me for that day?
Hello there Queen, I found your article like what seems accidentally after I’m once again waking up in the 4 an hour. Somehow I was guided to this particular about spiritual journeys and there you were. The crazy thing is sooooo much spiritually and these transformations that has taken place in my life got overwhelmed almost. I’ve been connected with the crystals, manifestations, burning of the ancestors money but what’s actually taking place in my life I’m crying for help and clarity . I’m knowing and feeling things spiritually that I shouldn’t . I often have would feel or say that “ hey I think I’m an empath” but this is some next level ishh that I can’t explain. I don’t wanna sound crazy or anything but I have so many questions about what’s going on with me for real. Some of the above reasons for me waking up at this hour has resonated with me. It’s just now that I’m realizing that this has been going on for months maybe longer. Again, I have so many questions ☺️🦋💕🥰
Hey, Summer 🙂
It is nice to be “seen” by you, thank you dear soul. I
I think you are not “crazy”…not at all my dear 🙂
You ARE an empath for sure. Keep going you are on the right track.
Much love to you.
Namaste, Susan 🙂
Good morning I also have done this so many times it was 3 am for the longest time n some at 4 am but recently it’s been 5 am I can feel something is trying to tell me something but I just can’t figure it out I have seen the future in my dreams as people say DEJA VU I was impulse to go outside and to look at the stairs and I got to see a lot of the falling stairs on the morning of the Dec 14 I felt a release I also ever since I was a child could feel things around me n sometimes I felt drained when I would be around some people as well to the point I just wanted to fall asleep as well could feel the pain n suffering of others and sometimes it’s so overwhelming I know I’m a Empath n possibly other things as well n it’s very draining at times so if you could help me I would really appreciate it very much blessed be with love and light
Susan, I believe myself to be clairaudient. I believe I used to be clairvoyant. A long time ago a medicine woman spoke with me about disturbing images I would see or sometimes negative energy I would feel in certain spaces. I related this at the time to crime scenes perhaps. I didn’t know what to “do” with the information, so I guess I found it bothersome. I was told to ask my spirit and angel guides to stop messages I did not understand it that were not useful & productive. Well it worked. That was 20+ years ago. What I realize now, or am longing for us to have my gifts back. You see stopping these images took everything away but some of the clairaudient ability. In general terms I now just feel less sensitive energetically and spiritually and believe that is to my detriment in my spiritual journey, evolving, purpose, and creativity. I have trouble asking for my gifts back as the immediate following thought is with the exception still of these confusing images I don’t understand and wanted rudd if to begin with. Must I actually take these back too and search to find their purpose in my receiving them?
I am repeatedly waking up at 4:00 AM, this article helpful in me processing possible reasons why. My mother recently passed (stress, avoidance, connecting with family, creativity and balance lacking) thin veil… maybe I am missing the message. If you can point me in a direction I would be so grateful.
What about frequent other late night wake ups?
Thank you. 🌼🦋🌼🦋
In March of 1993, I was 39 years old. Without going into all details, I ended up having open heart surgery, after beating the odds of several heart attacks prior to this surgery. I had a special person pray over me and it seemed, he felt like he should recite the 23 plasma, which I had only heard said at funerals. It caused a tear to run down my cheek, and I felt at peace. Having worked in the field, I knew the operating rooms were chilly. When I was rolled into the O/R, right after that prayer. I felt warm. When the staff put me on bypass, I was at complete peace. I had been agitated from being at another hospital prior and making it clear I would get off the gurney if someone didn’t call for an ambulance to bring me to the hospital I was at. I can only tell you I was on bypass for over 3.1/2 hours as the medical team did the procedure of giving me a triple bypass. I was above my body and them, in a large bubble with an angelic form, that had their arm around me, comforting me, telling me I had a reason for being here and, I would live to be a very old age, I had a mission to complete and I would be fine. No matter what, just remember this and I would not go home until I accomplished what I was put here for. To this day, I do the things I have always done, helping others in different ways. I do things others don’t believe. I am guided by my guardian angels and when I meditate, and pray, they show me what or who to help in various manners. I am aware, now 31 years later, and just having my first heart glitch. Another heart attack, and getting to an Emergency Dept. then being transferred to the one I originally had my bypass. The team was surprised I didn’t have any problems for this period of time. I spent December 23-26, 2022, in the cardiology unit. I know I have to go back in to have something fixed and it’s fine with me, because I have been reminded of all I was told. by the being standing with me and comforting me. I was allowed to hear everything the team working on me talked about. So I was able to repeat that to the main Thoracic Surgeon. He was a bit amazed and told me he believed I had a real and special experience without any doubt.. So I want to share, don’t give up, don’t be afraid, but follow your heart and spiritual guide, mine being an angel sent from Above