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Truth or myth: why you can’t sleep with your feet towards the door and other taboos
19.05.2023 22:00
In ancient times, issues related to sleep were viewed from a completely different angle, which is why many superstitions arose.
In the modern world, psychologists, therapists, neurologists, and somnologists have dotted all the i’s.
But several centuries ago, the influence of omens was unusually strong. So much so that their echoes can be heard to this day.
Why you can't sleep with your feet towards the door
First of all, there is an association with the dead. They say that in this way a person attracts death and can soon go to the next world himself.
However, psychologists call this speculation and even advise sleeping with your feet towards the door. It is believed that this way a person keeps the door in sight, and therefore feels more comfortable while resting.
Mirror
A separate chapter in a book on omens could be devoted to sleep and mirrors. These are two major themes in mythology that feel quite confident even in the 21st century.
Signs say that sleeping in front of a mirror can lead to trouble. For example, it somehow affects the psyche of a person who behaves aggressively, conflicts and is the initiator of quarrels.
Houseplants
Many experts advise to have flowers at home. They explain this by a number of advantages:
- produce oxygen;
- complement the interior;
- promote relaxation of the nervous system;
- make the room cozy and lived-in.
But there is a caveat to the issue of indoor plants. For example, it is not recommended to put them in the bedroom. The thing is that during the day they produce oxygen, clean the air, but at night they, on the contrary, absorb clean air.
