Water Connection

I am washing my hands noticing how I rub the soap around my thumbs, the top of my hands, the sides of my hands, the palms of my hands and the in between of my fingers. I notice the bubbles and the slippery feel of the soap. Then I feel the water clearing everything, removing not only the film of the soap but all the virus and bacteria — real and imagined. My hands feel clean. I feel safe, calm and at peace. This ritual that repeats itself all throughout the day…