contemplation practice

Washing the Day

5 · 10 min4 steps

Before you begin

Best done at day's end, ideally with water nearby — a tap, a basin, a shower.

The practice, step by step — read it all first if you like

  1. Review

    Let the day replay at double speed, from morning to now, without pausing to re-argue anything.

    about 120 seconds

  2. Choose three

    Name three things from the day you are ready to be finished with.

    about 90 seconds

  3. Wash

    Wash your hands or face slowly, letting the water carry the three things away symbolically.

    about 90 seconds

  4. Bless what remains

    Name one thing from the day worth keeping. Let it stay.

    about 60 seconds

Accessibility

If water is not available, imagine it — the ritual works through attention, not plumbing.

How long do you have?

Or read through it quietly above, at your own pace.