A mop, a broom, and a calm mind: Why some people see mental health benefits in everyday tasks – The Boston Globe
“Before enlightenment, cut wood and carry water. After enlightenment, cut wood and carry water.” Zen disciples, or “unsui” monks, spend a lot of time cleaning and organizing. “We sweep dust to get rid of earthly desires. We scrub dirt to get rid of attachments,” writes Yoshihiro Matsumoto, a monk living in Kyoto, Japan, in his … Read more