📖 Introduction
Have you ever felt so exhausted by life’s difficulties that sleeping seemed like the only escape? Financial struggles, chronic stress, health problems, and emotional exhaustion can gradually drain our motivation and leave us feeling trapped in an endless cycle of fatigue and hopelessness. Even after long hours of sleep, we may wake up feeling overwhelmed by the same worries.
In this heartfelt meditation testimonial, a 59-year-old woman shares her journey through serious health challenges, financial hardship, depression, and persistent lethargy. After years of struggling, she discovered how mind subtraction meditation helped her examine her dependence on sleep as a way of escaping difficult emotions. Through continued practice, she experienced greater energy, reduced stress, and a renewed sense of purpose in life.
💬 Story: 🌿 “My Body Feels Light Even After Just 4 Hours of Sleep”
By Jeon Myung-sook / Age 59 / Level 7
A few years ago, at my younger brother’s recommendation, I attended a local center in Seogwipo. But because I was practicing a religion at the time, I closed my mind and wouldn’t accept it.
I moved to Jeju City and tried running a business, but every venture resulted in losses and stress only piled up. Having had thyroid cancer surgery in my mid-30s, I was frequently tired, and lethargy and depression tormented me. Every thing I did started off well, but I lacked motivation and perseverance, so I would try to forget my suffering through sleep, which became a habit.
I was getting older, lost all my money, and had no confidence to live. The money I lent had no prospect of being returned, and as I wasted time with no abilities, I increasingly lost motivation and began spending my time sleeping. My credit card debt kept growing. Three years ago, I moved to Jeonju and while running a business by pushing myself, I couldn’t even make money and ended up getting a disease called liver cirrhosis.
In September 2012, I called my brother and asked if the meditation center was open during Chuseok. He strongly recommended I go, so I came thinking I would just try it for 2 weeks. I got verified for the 2 weeks and went back to my daily life. What accumulated was stress. After that, I kept repeatedly attending the center and quitting, until I sorted out family issues and registered again in October 2014 with the mindset of dedicating myself to this meditation.
The thyroid issue, liver cirrhosis, and fatigue hit me frequently, and being dragged down by sleep hindered my meditation a lot.
Going through Levels 1-2 and 3-4, I learned that being dragged down by sleep was a mind, but it didn’t change easily. As I got verified for Levels 5-7 and did the subtraction according to the method with certainty, I realized I used to strictly need 8-9 hours of sleep a day and was constantly dragged down by sleep.
“Now, about 5-6 hours is enough, and my body has become light even if I only sleep 4 hours.”
I only subtracted, but even I am amazed. I want to pass on Teacher Woo Myung’s method to everyone. I am so grateful. Thank you to the helper who assisted me as well.
Of course, the stress also disappeared, and all my worries and anxieties vanished. Through this meditation, I discovered myself and realized what I am living for. In the future, I want to live peacefully working as a care worker.
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🌱 NEXT STEPS: Release Emotional Exhaustion and Rediscover Your Purpose
Do you find yourself sleeping excessively to escape stress, worries, or emotional pain? Sometimes, accumulated mental burdens can make everyday life feel exhausting and leave us struggling to find motivation.
Mind subtraction meditation offers a structured opportunity to reflect on the thoughts and memories that shape our emotional habits. As Jeon Myung-sook’s experience illustrates, self-reflection can accompany a meaningful journey toward greater peace, renewed motivation, and discovering what truly matters in life.
Her experience with shorter sleep is personal and should not be interpreted as a recommended sleep duration. Most adults need at least seven hours of sleep, and persistent fatigue or excessive sleepiness warrants medical evaluation.
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