Writer's Morning Routine: Transforming Bathroom into Mindful Sanctuary
A writer shares their unique morning routine, transforming their bathroom into a sanctuary for meditation and mindfulness practices. This private space, equipped with art, scented candles, and plants, provides a calming atmosphere to start the day with clarity and intention.
The author begins their day by setting an intention and visualizing achievements through a guided meditation, 'Mindful in Minutes', led by Kelly Smith. This five-minute practice helps them ground in their body and feel more present. The shower is not just a place to cleanse, but a space for reflection, decision-making, and emotional release. The author has laughed, cried, and sung in the shower, finding it a comforting retreat from life's ups and downs. The meditation encourages mindful observation of the shower experience, appreciating the sensation of water on the skin and feeling gratitude for running water. This ritualistic practice helps the author drown out anxious thoughts and reconnect with their body.
The author's bathroom, with its calming decor and mindfulness practices, serves as a small haven for starting the day with clarity and intention. The guided meditation, 'Mindful in Minutes', helps ground them in their body and feel more present, while the shower provides a space for reflection, emotional release, and appreciation for simple pleasures.
