Many of us fear that we may be one health crisis away from losing everything.
But all this worry and fear does nothing but weaken our hold of what we consider dear.
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Updated 5 years ago,March 28, 2020
So much to do!
Matthew Tkocz
So many worries, concerns, and distractions.
We work hard, we play hard.
We want to stay healthywe need to stay healthy!
Many of us fear that we may be one health crisis away from losing everything.
But all this worry and fear does nothing but weaken our hold of what we consider dear.
And now the coronavirus is another worry keeping us up at night.
There are so many things we cannot control.
There will be those parents who dose their kids with Tylenol and send them to school despite the danger.
The coronavirus is a global health crisis that deserves our respect.
But it does not merit our worry.
Quite the contrary, it calls for us to bring our best selves to the table.
Or to the sink!
Since 1850, handwashing has been recognized as afirst line defense in disease prevention.
We need to employ this simple activity and see it for the gift it is.
Handwashing can and should be done routinely and helps us prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
c’mon consider using a mindful approach with this task.
Healthcare workers do it dozens of times a day and should do so with intention and thoroughness.
Stand in front of the sink with your weight evenly distributed between both feet.
Release the tension from your shoulders and smile.
Turn on the faucet and considering what a privilege it is to have warm, running water.
Listen to the sound of the water.
Enjoy the lather; does the soap have a fragrance?
I love making my own soaps using essential oils such as lavender and lemongrass.
These common essential oils are considered to have antibacterial properties and smell divine!
Twenty seconds is the suggested length of time to spend washing hands.
Singing Happy Birthday twice has long been advised as a simple way to pass the time.
Find something that works for you to increase your sense of peace and wellbeing.
After scrubbing your hands for 20 seconds, rinse them completely.
Then turn off the tap and dry your hands thoroughly with a dry cloth or paper towel.
Notice and enjoy the feeling of your clean, dry hands.
Give them an admiring glance and you are ready to move on with your day!
make a run at hold on to this feeling of centeredness, calm, and control.
These mucous membranes are susceptible to germs that can cause illness.
There really is no way to totally prevent illness.
But it is in our hands to do the best we can!
A mindful approach to a simple task can lead to a healthier life.
