Waking consistently during the pre-dawn hours—between 3:00 and 5:00 a.m.—is a surprisingly common experience. While some spiritual traditions interpret this pattern as meaningful, modern sleep science offers physiological explanations that deserve equal consideration. Rather than framing these perspectives as opposing, we can approach early waking with curiosity, recognizing that both biological signals and contemplative traditions may offer valuable insight into our well-being.Early Awakening Insights
The Spiritual and Cultural Lens
