Meditation & Cleaning

January 25, 2019

Meditation & Cleaning

As William Morris once said, “Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Once again, it is time for Spring cleaning and getting rid of items you no longer use. Spring cleaning has always been frustrating, stressful, and confusing. However, you can clean for a few minutes a day and meditate at the same time. By doing this you will no longer see cleaning as a chore or have negative feelings about doing the chore.

One way to meditate is by washing the dishes. Listen to the water and see the soap bubbles while you wash the dishes by hand. Carefully, stack the dishes without having any negative thought. Throw away any broken or chipped plates, mugs, or glassware. By getting rid of broken items, you will feel a sense of relief.

Washing dishes is not the only way to meditate. You can clean one area of the kitchen, bedroom, or any other area that needs to be uncluttered. Clean one room at a time and get rid of items that have holes, cracks, and items you no longer use. In addition, listen to music and use a timer. Last, change the scent of your liquid soap when you wash the dishes or clean the floor.

Here are more suggestions:

1. Get rid of items that make you remember any negative event and items that bring sadness when you look at them.

2. Get rid of items that have never been used.

3. Have less items that you can use and enjoy.

Here are more resources about meditating while you clean.

Cleaning Meditation:
http://www.wholeliving.com/136279/cleaning-meditation-how-transform-your-chores

Mindful Cleaning:
https://mindfulminutes.com/mindful-cleaning-practice-wash-sweep-fold-presence/

Mindfulness and Chores:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mindfulness-and-chores_n_5533845