You open your eyes and glance at the clock.
3:17 a.m.
You fall back asleep, only to wake again around 4:30.
After it happens several nights in a row, it’s natural to wonder: Why do I keep waking up at the same time?
Some articles describe waking between 3 and 5 a.m. as a possible “spiritual awakening.” That idea can be meaningful from a personal or spiritual perspective, but there is no scientific evidence that waking during these particular hours is itself a sign of spiritual
