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Thich Nhat Hanh - The Miracle of Mindfulness - The Slow Motion Bath
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The Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Hanh
A slow motion bath [or shower]
Allow yourself 30 to 45 minutes to take a bath. Don’t hurry for even one second. From the moment you prepare the bathwater to the moment you put on clean clothes, let every motion be light and slow. Be attentive of every movement. Place your attention to every part of your body, without discrimination or fear. Be mindful of each stream of water on your body. By the time you've finished, your mind should feel as peaceful and light as your body. Follow your breath. Think of yourself as being in a clean and fragrant lotus pond in the summer.