We don't.
It's something to occupy your mind that doesn't require a lot of attention but still prevents it from wandering.
So you're saying it's meditation in sheep's clothing?
In addition, the classic version where you picture sheep jumping over a fence causes your eyes to trace an arch shape, which can tire out your eye muscles and make your eyelids feel heavy. I never really got the "counting sheep" thing until I watched an ASMR video recently where the creator traced little arch shapes with her finger to simulate the sheep jumping over a fence and it made my eyelids droop almost immediately.
I think Chais has the reasoning behind the concept correct, but I agree with everyone saying that nobody actually does it.
All you can do since the sheep got that restraining order…
Stupid sexy sheep
Do you?
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Only shepherds.
No. It's more of a metaphor and a cultural joke
Normie activity, does not work if you have mental disorders
I've heard it just doesn't work.
