While we’ve always known that hand-washing was one of the most effective actions we could take to protect our health, what we may not have considered is how we can use the time spent with warm water rushing over our hands to soothe our souls.

In this brief meditation, learn a way in which to be reminded, every time that you wash your hands, how to take comfort and joy in, while letting things that are out of your control wash down the drain with the soapy water.

Art by Stacey Fetterman