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Ultimately, waking between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. is a reminder that our physical health is inseparable from our emotional and spiritual well-being. It is a call to tend to our stress during the daylight hours so that our nights can remain peaceful. Whether the cause is a dip in body temperature, a surge in cortisol, or a subconscious whisper of grief, the predawn hour offers a mirror into the inner world. By approaching these moments with tenderness rather than irritation, we can learn to navigate the dark and eventually find our way back to the quiet restoration of sleep.