voyage around my sink - 6

I have a dishwasher now, but I use it reluctantly. I use it because it's more energy efficient and conserves water. I still wash pots and pans by hand. I like the hot sudsy water, I like the feel of a scrubber in my hand, I like the rhythm of dishwashing. There's a saying in Buddhism: 'Washing the dishes is like bathing the Buddha.' It's a reminder to slow down, to be engaged in the moment. That also applies to washing your hands.

Wash your dishes and your hands like you'd wash the Buddha. It's a good way to have really clean dishes, a good way to fight the pandemic, and a good way to live your life.