The Shower of Love and Intention
It’s important to incorporate spiritual moments into daily life. I am constantly searching for new ways to work spiritual awareness into the rhythm of my day. I recently discovered an awareness practice that I’d like to share with you. I call it the Shower of Love and Intention. Even very busy people can take time for this practice. You’ll love the peace and tranquility it brings into your day.
Practicing the Shower of Love and Intention is easy, and it only takes a few minutes. Most adults in the United States take a shower daily, and it is usually in the morning. During your morning shower, instead of only focusing on cleaning the body, linger for a moment or two. Imagine that the shower’s warm water is enfolding you in tender Source love. I imagine that the water is composed of silver droplets of divine essence that surround me in a cocoon of unconditional love. Then, I think briefly about the upcoming day and say aloud a positive intention for it. Perhaps I might say, "I speak from my heart today during my presentation." Another example: "I embody love in my interactions with my daughter and spouse today." Or, "I accomplish all I need to do with ease and a light heart."
That’s all there is to it. There is no excuse for not doing this easy practice, because it takes so little time.
And, the best part is that your day goes better when you do it.
This is really strange: I’ve just started reading “Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson; this morning I was really moved when the main character talked about water. Wish I could quote it, but the books at home and I am not, but the thing was something like, I wondered why I hadn’t realized that the first purpose for water is for blessing, and then giving drink to plants, etc. You’ve reframed that passage for me in an even newer way (newer since this a.m.!). Thanks!
This is an interesting idea. I think I’ll try this practice. I’ve always thought that water made for an excellent spiritual metaphor (baptism being the most obvious example), so this simple practice is actually very appealing to me. Thanks for the idea.
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