Hands

I have noticed in the past year that I have been getting sick more often. Nothing serious, stuffed nose and whatnot. I have been looking for a reason for this. I started to think that one factor could be the fact that I work with both children and seniors. Both of which are prime groups for becoming ill. This has been an incredible reminder to wash my hands frequently and avoid touching my face whenever possible.

This goes back to the whole concept of consistency. If I only wash my hands between most tasks, there is a greater possibility of transmitting an illness from one area to the next. It has to be done diligently or it will not be effective. Whether it is from the kwoon to one of my buildings or vise versa, there is so much that can be prevented if I just wash my hands. Not even just washing my hands, but doing so thoughtfully. Take the time to feel every crease, every crevice, every scar. It gives me an opportunity to think about what I just accomplished as well as what I'm about to.

With flu season just beginning, this is even more vitally important, not only for my own health, but for those around me.