Back to: Part 3: Understanding Cycles; The Common Denominator in Action

Baba Metu discusses the daily circadian rhythm, a roughly 24-hour cycle that influences various bodily functions. Baba Metu highlights key points within this cycle using symbolic times, emphasizing that these are not fixed to clock hours but are internally driven, like an individual’s “sunrise” upon waking. Baba Metu notes fluctuations in sleep depth, body temperature, blood pressure, alertness, and melatonin secretion throughout this daily period, linking these changes to energy levels and optimal times for certain activities. Ultimately, Baba Metu introduces the circadian cycle as a fundamental biological process and references further reading on this and related lunar cycles.