Dear Patient, One of the perks of my job is getting a close-up view of people’s tattoos. Some are beautiful, some whimsical, and recently I saw one that got me thinking—it was a set of familiar symbols tattooed onto a patient’s arm. It took me a few seconds to recognize the collection of shapes and lines, because I usually see them on clothing tags—they were the symbols indicating a garment’s laundry care instructions.
One of my biggest care instructions that I have used for well over 30 years is having alone, quiet time in the morning. I read. I have some coffee. I listen to music. I study. I journal. I draw. I pray. I meditate. No, not all at the same time or all on the same day - except for meditating. I haven't missed a day of meditation since 1983! Sure, there are other things I do for myself. But this alone morning time sets the tone and focus for me every day and I can't think of better self-care for me.
One of my biggest care instructions that I have used for well over 30 years is having alone, quiet time in the morning. I read. I have some coffee. I listen to music. I study. I journal. I draw. I pray. I meditate. No, not all at the same time or all on the same day - except for meditating. I haven't missed a day of meditation since 1983! Sure, there are other things I do for myself. But this alone morning time sets the tone and focus for me every day and I can't think of better self-care for me.
Oh wow, I love this. And i can truly do better at this! If I were clothing my instructions would be wash on gentle and hang dry I think.