But what if the chore could be part of our daily meditation?
Moving meditation is the practice of bringing your full, conscious awareness to physical movement. It transforms a mindless task into a grounding ritual. Here’s how to stop “finishing” your tasks and start being present.
Set a threshold intention
Before starting a task, wait three seconds. As you touch the vacuum lever or turn on the tap, set a simple goal. It serves as a reminder to ourselves that this task is being done for a better future. If you struggle with intentions or mantras that you need to repeat throughout the day, here are some examples that have worked for me.
“I clean this space to create peace for my family.”
“I nourish my body by preparing this food.”
“I embody my natural beauty by applying for a job lip gloss.”
The mental shift is that this shifts the task from a ‘must-do’ to an ‘offer’. It may sound strange, but seeing it as a more mentally and emotionally rewarding task can really help, and ultimately you don’t have to fake it; it will just feel that way. It’s nice to have a clean space for your family to relax and unwind, as well as for yourself and to help you set alternative intentions for additional meditation or spiritual tasks.
Involve the five senses
The easiest way to get out of your racing mind and into your body is through sensory input. This is the core of mindfulness. Instead of trying to complete these chores as quickly as possible like a mindless zombie on repeat, take breaks and connect with your environment through your senses.
Touch: Feel the temperature of the dishwasher or the texture of the fabric you are folding.
Sight: Watch the bubbles disappear or notice the light hitting a clean surface.
Sound: Listen to the rhythmic “quiet” of the broom or the hum of the dryer.
Scent: Enjoy the scent of lemon polish, fresh linen or roasted coffee.
In another way of staying present in these moments, it can also be seen as a sense of romanticizing these previously mundane areas of our lives. As with anything, it will take some practice to change your mindset and engage your mind in these chores, but with repetition it will all be worth it.
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