Taking A Shower
By Chris Cade on Dec 29, 2009 in Spiritual Development
While you might think the above title is some grand metaphor (if you’ve read my blog much, you know I love metaphors), but that would be incorrect. This brief post really is about showering!
Why would I write about showering?
Most of the time when we step into the shower, we’re thinking about a multitude of things. Maybe it’s what we’re going to make for breakfast or what tasks we need to complete during the upcoming day, maybe we’re thinking about family and friends or relationship problems, but whatever it is, we’re usually optimizing our shower time by thinking about ways in which we can resolve issues or be more productive when we’re not in the shower.
How often do you actually enjoy your shower? How often are you present when showering? I’ve found a very simple exercise which has brought a surprisingly notable amount of enjoyment to my showers now.
And no, I’m not going to say to try and meditate or not think about all those things you have on your mind. Every time I shower, I will be the first to admit, I’m thinking about some way in which I will be productive later in the day. However, there is a pivotal moment when my shower time goes from being the mundane and normal, to something deeply enjoyable.
After I’ve completed all the typical cleaning tasks associated with my shower, I turn the heat up an extra notch and move closer into the water. For about ten seconds, I let the water pound against my neck and run down over my shoulders. I feel the difference in warmth, I notice the tiny drops massaging my body, and I just relax and focus my attention on what I’m feeling.
Sometimes if I’m in a hurry to be productive, I do a countdown from 10 and then get out of the shower when I reach 0. Other times I may immerse myself in this moment for a few minutes, continuing to center my attention onto what I’m feeling and allowing thoughts to fade away into the background.
What I’ve found is that not only are my showers more enjoyable, but surprisingly, the rest of my day is as well! Give it a try and let me know how it goes… 
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