An ingenious cleaning method worth learning from Buddhist monks
A Life / / January 06, 2021
Every day after morning prayer, Buddhist monks clean up for 20 minutes. Some are sweeping, others are washing dishes, and still others are cleaning windows. As long as it sounds ordinary, we all get out like this. The difference is this.
When the allotted time runs out, the monks stop, even if they have not finished the work.
It's just that their goal is not to clear up accumulated blockages or get rid of the mess on the kitchen table. They do the cleaning for the sake of the process and treat it like kind of meditation. This approach will come in handy outside the walls of the monastery.
We usually perceive our responsibilities, including household chores, as a source of stress. Changing attitudes makes them easier to do. Plus it will benefit our psyche. According toWashing Dishes to Wash the Dishes: Brief Instruction in an Informal Mindfulness Practice research, anxiety and negative emotions are reduced thanks to "meditative dishwashing", when we are completely focused on the process, rather than thinking about the past or the future. With this approach, it no longer seems that household chores take a lot of time.
The cleaning method of Buddhist monks can help even those who are far from meditation. Most of us find it hard to bring ourselves to get down to businesswhich we don't like, like cleaning the bathroom. But if you promise yourself that you will stop in 20 or even 10 minutes, it will be easier to start cleaning. And it is quite possible that after the set time has elapsed, you decide not to interrupt, but to bring the matter to the end.
And what helps you to cope with household duties? Share in the comments.
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