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The web content is a reflection on the therapeutic and meditative aspects of washing dishes, connecting the mundane task with a deeper sense of peace and connection with nature.
Abstract
The text presents a contemplative perspective on the act of washing dishes, likening it to a form of meditation that brings mental clarity and spiritual fulfillment. The author describes the process of washing dishes not just as a chore, but as an opportunity for solitude and reflection, engaging with the task to the point where the outside world fades away. The suds, the remnants of food, and the transformation to a sparkling clean state are all part of this meditative practice. The author finds themselves in a serene communion with nature, observing oaks, birds, and porcupines, reluctant to let go of this sublime moment unless it's time to share the meditative experience with someone else.
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It’s my meditation
my mental salvation
my soul’s libation.
I stand at this window
hands immersed in suds,
and scrubbing the chunks,
the slime, the grime, til there’s no line or twine,
only shine.
And all the time…
Toe to toe with the oaks,
the birds, the porcupines
I’m disinclined to release
this sublime
moment to another.
Unless, it’s also your meditation time.
