Last night, I had been reading "The Power of Now" for the first time. I grew tired and fell asleep on the living room chair.

I don't recall dreaming about anything special; however, suddenly I wanted to wake up. I tried to open my eyes. I got a blurred glimpse of the living room. So, I knew in my mind where I was--at home, safe.

I saw the light on, and the walls and the dog sleeping on the couch. So, I shut my eyes and tried opening them again. Again, I couldn't open them. They were very heavy. The second time I tried opening them, I saw the room in a very blurry state with brighter light.

Finally, I shut my eyes and surrendered. I didn't panic. I could move my body, but I didn't want to until my eyes "could open."

I waited briefly and then I successfully opened my eyes. Upon opening them, I heard myself pointedly say, "Hi body, hi mind."

I cannot help but wonder if it was my "Being" saying "hello" to the mind and body. A rather strange experience.