Peter ponders power naps

Humans do this wonderful thing called a power nap.  I have discovered this practice of power napping provides plenty of punch for the rest of my day.  Now you may be thinking that since I am a bear, I would not need a power nap.  You are gravely mistaken.  First, polar bears do not hibernate and get all that sleep that our brown and black bear sisters and brothers do on a regular basis.  Second, remember, may be stuffed but not made of fluff and designed for a purpose.  I do not just sit idlely on a shelf and look picture perfect doing practically nothing all day.  I was created to provide support for my Preacher Pal whenever possible.  Power naps are very pragmatic for refueling in the midst of a day.

I have heard Preacher Pal's colleagues speak of preacher naps. These are power naps specifically practiced by preachers on Sunday afternoons.  They last in various durations depending on how the rest of Sunday plays out for those preachers.  I have become quite fascinated on how humans study the most peculiar things.  Did you know that the length of your power nap indicates what you needed most?

Here is what I have learned in my ponderings.  Just 15 to 20 minutes resting here on this couch with the sun streaming down on my fur gives me increased motor performance.  Before you wonder about my need for increased motor performance, remember I specialize in hugs.  This brief nap also reboots my system and I awaken with a burst of energy alert to ponder once again how wonderfully made are humans.  In those ponderings I learned these 20 minute power naps provide benefits for playing the piano.  I do not know how I can learn how to play the piano while sleeping for 20 minutes.  I will have to try playing when done typing.  Oh, 20 minutes power naps good for typing too.  Maybe though I need to nap between typing and playing.  Okay, I know, I am not typing.  I still want to try playing the piano.

I bet you have been pondering what happens when you oversleep in your power nap.  I have a tendancy to enjoy the sunshine on my fur and sleep on, unless called to duty by Preacher Pal.  If you nap between 30 and 60 minutes you make better decisions.  I am even told it helps with recalling directions.  So, when lost, don't panic, take a 60 minute nap, or maybe just ask for directions or use your GPS.  30 to 60 minutes helps with memorizing vocabulary.  I am particularly proud of my proclivity for remembering words that begin with "p."  You are very surprised by that, I know.

The best power nap for writers block, Preacher Pal and colleagues pay close attention here, 60 to 90 minutes of napping unleashes creative power and makes new connections in the brain.  Preacher Pal would call that a Methodist nap as it is connectional.  I wonder do Methodist preachers then take 60 to 90 minute power naps on Sunday afternoon?

Pondering the profound benefits of this practice, I am wondering why humans do not make them part of their regular schedule.  I know I will.  All this pondering has made me rather tired.  I think I will take a nap.